What Is Limonene and
What Are the Benefits of This Cannabis Terpene
Have you ever wondered what gives strain like Super Lemon
Haze, Chernobyl, and Tangie a sweet citrus aroma? That’s limonene, an aromatic
cannabis terpene produced in the flower’s resin glands as well as in many
everyday items like fruit rinds, cosmetics, and cleaning products. Terpenes are
fragrant oils secreted alongside cannabinoids like THC and CBD, and these
terpenes not only dictate the smell of marijuana, they can also modify its
effects. Some strains tend to express higher levels of the limonene terpene,
and oftentimes it’s the sour lemon scent that gives it away. But what’s so
special about it?
Limonene’s Effects and Benefits
Limonene has a history in medicine, so it should come as no
surprise that the limonene found in cannabis offers therapeutic benefits as
well. Some of these studied effects include:
Elevated mood
Stress relief
Antifungal properties
Antibacterial properties
May help relieve heartburn and gastric reflux
Improves absorption of other terpenes and chemicals by way of
the skin, mucous membranes, and digestive tract.
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