Terpene Highlight: Limonene

Time to dive into our first terpene highlight: Limonene. We discussed terpenes and the relevance of them in a previous post but now it’s time to start diving into specific terpenes. Limonene is one of the most popular terpenes in the natural world. Found in most varieties of cannabis (like previously discussed Myrcene), as well as many citrus fruits like lemons, limes and oranges. There are different forms of limonene: d-limonene and l-limonene. D-limonene is much more common (the one we usually find in cannabis) and the one we refer to in today’s post. This terpene has been shown useful in countless applications, the most impressive uses include; anti-inflammatory, anti-stress and as an antioxidant. Wondering why so many household cleaning products have that lemon-lime scent? Limonene has proven to be highly effective for antiviral and antibacterial. That strong aroma is also great as an insecticide. Studies have shown that this terpene builds up in fatty tissue, likely why it is useful in preventing and treating tumors and other forms of cancer that grow in fatty areas.

What cultivars have Limonene? What can we expect from the effect? As stated, Limonene is actually found in almost all cannabis but the concentration varies greatly based on cultivar. Cultivars with a citrus profile like our Lemon Heads or Shineapple will have a much larger concentration. With that, typically the tasty citrus flavor will make you experience a bright and uplifting high. Great for when you don’t want to get locked to your couch. Don’t forget every cultivar has several different terpenes in their genetic makeup and while some can be much more pronounced, the effects given are the result of the combination, not just one. Questions? Hit us up!