Terpinolene

Terpinolene (chemically known as d-terpinene) is a cannabis terpene that displays a piney or woody aroma with hints of citrus and herbal spice.  Terpinolene can also be found in sage, rosemary, apples, tea trees, cumin and nutmeg. The strong aromatic properties of terpinolene make it a commonly used ingredient in soaps, perfumes, lotions, and insect repellents.

Typically found in sativa strains, terpinolene offers a mildly sedative effect and can reduce anxiety.  This may provide a more balancing experience with some of the more energetic properties many sativas display.  Although not as prevalent as other cannabis terpenes such as myrcene, which also acts as a sedative, terpinolene plays a key role in regulating health through the endocannabinoid system.  

Terpinolene doesn’t contribute to the analgesic or anti-inflammatory effects of cannabis, unlike most cannabinoids and terpenes, but does display antiseptic properties.  Terpinolene is frequently used in cannabis oils due to its lemon-pine flavor and numerous potential medicinal benefits.

Terpinolene not only enhances aroma, flavor and effect, but uniquely contributes to the medicinal benefits cannabis can provide.