Terpenes are found in all fruits, vegetables, herbs and trees and are responsible for all of the different smells and aromas we experience. Did you know that there is a terpene that has been isolated and identified as Terpinolene. In this article, we explain all you need to know about Terpinolene, where it is naturally found, its relationship with cannabis, its effects and how it interacts with other cannabinoids.
What is Terpinolene?
Terpinolene is best associated with trees, fruits and herbs that produce a specific aroma profile. The characteristics of Terpinolene can be described as piney, sweet, earthy with notes of citrus. Herb plants will often test high in Terpinolene which is what gives herbs their eighty, spicy and pinesol dominant profile.
Where is Terpinolene naturally found?
The answer is that Terpinolene is found in an abundance of plants, trees and fruits. All you need to do is walk through a pine forest or a lemon tree grove to experience Terpinolene in action. Below is a list of all the different sources of Terpinolene that are found growing naturally.
● Lemons
● Pine trees
● Fir trees
● Sage
● Apple
● Cumin
● Lilac
● Tea tree
● Cannabis
What effect and benefits does Terpinolene have?
Terpenes and aromatherapy are closely related, and when it comes to the therapeutic and medicinal properties of terpinolene, you can expect many health benefits, but most notably anxiolytic and sedative effects. Other properties range from antibacterial and antifungal properties to its ability to repel mosquitoes. Terpinolene is often used in soaps and cleaning products because of the fresh and clean aroma it produces.
Terpinolene and cannabis plants
Cannabis is an extremely complex plant which contains over 100 terpenes. Lab testing has proven that cannabis plants are rich in Terpinolene and below are some of the cultivars which are the most prevalent with Terpinolene.
● Dutch Treat
● Jack Herer
● Ghost Train Haze
● Golden Goat
● Golden Pineapple
● J1
● XJ-13
● Orange Cookies
How Terpinolene interacts with other terpenes and cannabinoids
We know that terpenes and cannabinoids share a symbiotic relationship and have an effect on one another. Referred to as the entourage effect, Terpinolene interacts with THC, CBD and CBN resulting in anti-inflammatory effects such as muscle pain, joint pain and arthritis. Below we explain how terpinolene interacts with the most common terpenes:
1) Myrcene
Associated with its relaxing and calming effects, myrcene when combined with terpinolene, will result in a feed good, sedating yet uplifting effect.
2) Limonene
This terpenes pairs very well with terpinolene and seems to enhance the citrus, pine and lemon fresh aroma. The effect when consumed will be happiness, energised, well motivated, with elevated levels of concentration, focus and creativity.
3) Pinene
Pinene is typically associated with fresh air and cleanliness, and when combined with terpinolene, a woody, earthy, and fresh floral aroma becomes dominant. The medicinal effects when combining these two have shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and an increase in focus.
4) Linalool
When you think of the floral scent of lavender, you will be able to get an idea of linalool. Lavender is popular as an aromatherapy aid due to its calming and relaxing effect. When linalool and terpinolene are combined, this effect is emphasised even further, providing a solution to anxiety.
Atami’s conclusion
Terpinolene has many health benefits from physical to mental health, and is certainly one terpene you should want more of in your life. Terpinolene and cannabis have been proven to be helpful and beneficial to medical patients and for enhancing mood and battling depression and motivation. Regardless of if you grow cannabis plants or source terpinolene in extract form online, terpinolene has many positive effects as far as aromatherapy and medicinal application are concerned.
Disclaimer:
This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We do not endorse or promote any illegal activity related to cannabis. Please comply with the laws and regulations of your jurisdiction regarding cannabis use.
