An Education On Terpenes With An Emphasis on Autism

Terpenes are naturally occurring substances produced by a wide variety of plants and animals. A broad range of the biological properties of terpenoids is described, including cancer chemopreventive effects, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and antiparasitic activities.

The 6 Most Common Terpenes Found In Cannabis -

Myrcene
Effects - sedating, relaxing, enhances THS’s, nerve and bone pain
Medical Benefits - antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-bacteria, inflammation
Also Found In - mango, thyme, citrus, lemongrass, bay leaves

Caryophyllene
Effects - non detectable physical effects
Medical Benefits - antioxidant, inflammation, muscle spasms, pain and insomnia
Also found in - pepper, cloves, hops, basil, oregano

Limonene
Effects - enhanced mood, stress relief
Medical Benefits - anti-depression, anti-anxiety, gastric reflux
Also found In - citrus, lemons, oranges

Linalool
Effects - calming, sedating
Medical Benefits - insomnia, stress, depression, anxiety, pain, convulsions
Also found In - lavendar, citrus, laurel, birch, rosewood

Pinene
Effects - memory retention, alertness
Medical Benefits - inflammation, asthma, (bronchodilator)
Also foundIin - pine needles, sage, conifers

Humulene
Effects - appetite suppressant
Medical Benefits - anti-inflammatory, pain, anti-bacterial
Also foundIin - hops, coriander

Terpenoids and breast cancer chemopreventionhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18636327/

Clive Shutler - Terpene Specialist, Herbalist, Nutritionist
https://www.raisedvibes.com/consultant-clive.php

Patricia Penn - Holistic Wellness Coach, Herbalist, Regenerative Detox Specialist, Iridologist
https://www.raisedvibes.com/consultant-patricia.php