Humulene is also known as a-humulene and a-caryophyllene and is an isomer of B-caryophyllene. This can be found in hops, Cannabis Sativa strains, Vietnamese coriander, and other plants. It is what produces the hoppy aroma within the beer. Humule has antitumor, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and is found to be anorectic (suppresses appetite).
Beta-caryophyllene is found in Thai basil, clove, black pepper, and many plants. Its odor is spicy. Beta-caryophyllene is known to bond with the CB2 cannabinoid receptor. It is known to be antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory.
Terpinolene: C10H16-Formula: Monoterpene (part of the terpinolene subfamily of terpenes)
Terpinolene can be found in marjoram, cumin, lilac, some citrus rind, and oregano It helps as a; antioxidant, immune modulating, anti-biologically (anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal) and sleep aid.
B-Myrcene: C10H16-Formula: Monoterpene: Precursor For Terpenes
B-Myrcene can be found in fresh mango fruit, hops, bay leaves, eucalyptus, lemongrass, and other plants. Mycerene produces musky odors B-Myrcene have anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, spasm reduction, sleep aid, and pain relief. Strains like Indica are common for producing the “couch locked effect”. When B-Myrcene levels when they are above a 0.5% level in Indica they are shown to have this property whereas most Sativa strains have less than 0.5% levels of B-Myrcene and do not produce this effect. The reason why B-Myrcene is an important monoterpene is that it increases the CB1 receptor saturation level, allowing for an increased psychoactive effect. It is said that for best results consume upwards of 45 minutes before consuming cannabis to activate this effect.
