The cannabis plant contains more than 100 different terpenes.
These terpenes are responsible for the smell and flavor of many different cannabis strains found in the dispensary.
All plants contain these terpenes, but the ones in cannabis can add many additional health benefits. These natural plant terpenes also add to the healing properties of the plant. Some of the regularly found terpenes in cannabis plants include limonene, myrcene, pinene, and linalool. Limonene is probably one of the most recognized terpenes. It is found in many different citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and grapefruits. Limonene has an uplifting and mood enhancing effect as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Myrcene is more sedating and used in a variety of different indica strains. These indica strains will be great for sleeping with a very earthy and umami scent. Myrcene is a terpene that also has anti-inflammatory properties. Using strains that are high in limonene or myrcene can help your body recover after an accident or surgery. Pinene smells exactly like a pine tree and linalool has a floral scent like lavender. Each one of the different terpenes found in the cannabis plant have a variety of ways to help the body and the mind. If you’re unsure which type of cannabis strain might work out best for you, speak with a budtender at the dispensary near you. They will easily be able to point you in the right direction. All cannabis products can affect our mind and body differently. Keep trying until you find the one that works best for you.