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Medicinal
Caryophyllene terpene
The terpene caryophyllene is present in many Cannabis varieties that contain high
herbs and spices, including black pepper, basil, concentrations of beta caryophyllene
and oregano, Caryophyllene, more formally include Bubba Kush, OG Kush,
known as beta caryophyllene, is a common Chemdawg, Sour Diesel, Rockstar, and
terpene found in cannabis that is known for its Skywalker OG. Most cannabis strains
herbal spiciness, tinted by hints of wood will contain caryophyllene. They
perceive Caryophyllene strains to have
What makes caryophyllene an intriguing a pain-relieving effect because of
terpene is its relationship with our inflammation reduction. Because of
endocannabinoid system, particularly its caryophyllene’s binding affinity for CB2
ability to bind to CB2 receptors. Because of receptors in the brain, the terpene may
this, it comes with a host of potential medical also have substantial effects on brain
benefits. health and mental well-being,
They have also shown Caryophyllene to have Myrcene terpene
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, Myrcene, found in mangoes, lemongrass,
and to be a therapy for treating inflammatory eucalyptus, and ylang-ylang, is the
bowel disease. Research has even found that primary terpene found in cannabis plants.
caryophyllene may treat anxiety and Myrcene has relaxing properties and anti-
depression. inflammatory properties. Strains high in
Current studies are hoping to unveil even more myrcene are White Widow, and some
of the therapeutic potential behind Kush. A study found that myrcene may
caryophyllene, including research showing that make up to 50 percent of the terpene
it may help with lifespan longevity by reducing volume of an individual cannabis plant. Of
gene stress. equal significance is the fact that myrcene
acts as a precursor to the production of
Caryophyllene has preservative properties and other terpenes, similar to how CBG-A is
is found in the hops that flavor and stabilize the universal precursor to other
beer. Although beer is the most widely known cannabinoids, including THC and CBD.
beverage to contain hops, it is not the only one.
Hops, and therefore caryophyllene, may be The medicinal efficacy of terpenes and
found in certain types of vodka and “hopped” benefits triggered in the mammalian
whiskeys. They have also used Caryophyllene endocannabinoid system (ECS) is like that
as a flavoring agent in chewing gum to enhance of cannabinoids. Myrcene’s major effect is
a citrus or spicy profile. Besides its wide sedative, resulting in relaxed muscles and
usages in food and beverages, they may find a reduction of pain. This is of obvious
caryophyllene in detergents and many topical value in several conditions involving
skin products. spasticity, seizure activity, or
hyperactivity (including Attention-
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD]),
and encompasses common and often
debilitating diseases like fibromyalgia and
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Many doctors and researchers
recommend myrcene for patients who
suffer insomnia, restlessness, and a
multitude of forms of anxiety.
