What is the terpene caryophyllene? What are its interactions and synergies with CBD- rich cannabis ? Where is it found in abundance and what are its benefits? How can I recognize or detect it in my CBD flowers? Which products contain the most caryophyllene?
What is the terpene Caryophyllene?
Caryophyllene, also known as beta-caryophyllene or β-caryophyllene, adds spicy and peppery notes to certain cannabis strains. It is also found in other plants and spices such as cloves, rosemary, and black pepper. When you perceive one of these aromas in your CBD, it is due to its presence .
Caryophyllene is the only known terpene that can bind to the CB2 receptor of the endocannabinoid system in the body's immune system.
Research shows that it can alleviate symptoms such as colitis, diabetes, cerebral ischemia, anxiety and depression, liver fibrosis, and Alzheimer's-like diseases.
It can also help treat conditions accompanied by inflammatory symptoms.
There are over 150 different terpenes in the cannabis plant.
What are the benefits of the terpene Caryophyllene and CBD on the body?
- Antiviral effect: this terpene shows strong abilities to help kill viruses, just like alpha and beta-pinene terpenes, camphor or carvone.
- Anti-cancer: some terpenes may exhibit anti-cancer capabilities, helping to decrease the growth of cancer cells.
- Powerful antidepressant: 30% of antidepressants are made from plants containing terpenes.
- Effective antimicrobial: terpenes, such as caryphyllene, can help eradicate or stop the progression of pathogenic microorganisms.
- Pain relief: certain terpenes in the cannabis plant create an analgesic effect; combining terpenes with cannabinoids increases the analgesic effects of the plant, thanks to theentourage effect.
Where do Caryphyllene and other terpenes come from?
Terpenes are compounds naturally present in the trichomes of female cannabis plants. Trichomes are sticky, translucent glands that cover the buds, leaves, and stems. These trichomes contain resin glands that produce terpenes.
Terpenes play an essential role in the growth and survival of a cannabis hemp plant. They allow for the production of distinctive aromas.
These organic compounds also enhance the color and pigmentation of the leaves and buds, and contribute to the flavor of cannabis.
These aromatic compounds support the immune system by transmitting information about the surrounding environment, protecting plants from stressors and pathogens, and helping to trigger immune responses.
Whether a plant is grown outdoors or indoors, its exposure to light, its temperature, among other things, can influence the levels of terpenes, as well as their quantities present in CBD.
Many terpenes are volatile compounds and are easily lost during extraction processes. Therefore, a new process, calledlive resin, made from freshly frozen plants and kept at sub-zero temperatures throughout the extraction process, helps protect the terpenes in the cannabis plant, resulting in more aromatic, complex, and flavorful cannabis resins.
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