This is the detailed companion to What Are Terpenes?, the foundational overview. Each of the six terpenes here gets its own mechanism breakdown, research assessment, strain guide, and user evidence — enough to actually use terpene information when choosing products.
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Quick Reference: All 6 Terpenes
| Terpene | Aroma | Primary effects | Research basis | High-content strains |
| β-Caryophyllene | Spicy, peppery, clove | Anti-inflammatory, calming, potential mood support | Strong: CB2 agonist confirmed (Gertsch 2008) | GSC, Sour Diesel, Chemdawg, White Widow, OG Kush |
| Myrcene | Earthy, musky, mango | Sedating, muscle-relaxing, body-forward | Moderate: opioid receptor hypothesis (LaVigne 2021); adenosine pathway | OG Kush, Granddaddy Purple, Northern Lights, Blue Dream, Slurricane |
| D-Limonene | Citrus, lemon, orange | Uplifting, mood elevation, anti-anxiety | Moderate: 5-HT1A agonism, dopamine D2 (Russo 2011; de Oliveira 2013) | Lemon Haze, Tangie, Super Lemon OG, Lemon Cherry Gelato, Do-Si-Dos |
| Terpinolene | Fresh, floral, piney, citrus | Uplifting, creative, clear-headed | Limited: antifungal studies; effect mechanism in humans unclear | Jack Herer, Durban Poison, Maui Wowie, Golden Goat, Ghost Train Haze |
| α-Humulene | Earthy, woody, hoppy | Anti-inflammatory, appetite-suppressing | Limited: primarily in vitro anti-inflammatory; appetite suppression preclinical | GSC, Sour Diesel, White Widow, Skywalker OG, Headband |
| α-Ocimene | Sweet, herbal, woody, floral | Uplifting, energizing (user-reported; mechanism unclear) | Weak: antimicrobial studies only; minimal human effects research | Golden Goat, Clementine, Dutch Treat, Strawberry Cough, Chernobyl |
Research basis matters when interpreting terpene claims. “Strong” means the mechanism has been confirmed in peer-reviewed human or high-quality animal studies. “Moderate” means preclinical evidence with plausible human application. “Limited” and “Weak” mean the evidence is primarily in vitro or antimicrobial, with effects in humans extrapolated rather than demonstrated. Every terpene in this guide has real aromatic and (for most) real biological activity; the variation is in how well-characterized the mechanisms are.
β-Caryophyllene: The Dietary Cannabinoid
Aroma
Spicy, peppery, woody, clove-like
Also found in
Black pepper, cloves, basil, cinnamon, hops
Receptor targets
CB2 (primary, direct agonist); possible CB1 interaction at high doses
Research quality
Strongest of the six: mechanism confirmed in peer-reviewed research
High-content strains
GSC (Girl Scout Cookies), Sour Diesel, Chemdawg, OG Kush, White Widow, Zkittlez
Effect character
Calming, anti-inflammatory, possible mood support; no intoxicating effect
What Makes It Different
Beta-caryophyllene occupies a category no other terpene in this guide can claim: it’s a dietary cannabinoid. A 2008 study by Gertsch et al. in PNAS established that BCP binds CB2 receptors directly and selectively, producing measurable effects through the endocannabinoid system without the psychoactivity that comes from CB1 activation. Every other terpene in this guide works through serotonin, GABA, adenosine, or opioid receptor systems: caryophyllene works through the same system cannabinoids like CBD and THC use, just through CB2 rather than CB1.
How It Works
CB2 receptors are found primarily in immune cells and peripheral tissues rather than the brain’s reward and cognition pathways. CB2 activation is associated with anti-inflammatory signaling, immune modulation, and some analgesic effects without the cognitive effects of CB1 activation. Caryophyllene doesn’t get you high. At concentrations present in cannabis, it contributes to the anti-inflammatory character of high-caryophyllene strains and may amplify the calming properties of CBD in full-spectrum products.
The Research
The Gertsch 2008 PNAS paper remains the defining study. A subsequent 2014 study by Bahi et al. found anxiolytic and antidepressant effects in mice via CB2 activation, with those effects blocked by CB2 antagonists, which confirmed the mechanism. The limitation: these are rodent studies. Human trials specifically on caryophyllene’s anxiolytic effects are limited. The CB2 binding mechanism is solid; the behavioral effects in humans at typical cannabis consumption levels are extrapolated rather than directly confirmed.
Aroma and Taste
If you’ve ever ground fresh black pepper or crushed a clove, you’ve smelled caryophyllene. It’s the compound primarily responsible for pepper’s spicy, biting character. In cannabis strains where it dominates, you get a warm, woody, slightly spicy aroma: OG Kush’s distinctive character is partly caryophyllene. It’s also the reason hops smell earthy and slightly spicy, not just bitter.
Common Strains
GSC (Girl Scout Cookies) and Sour Diesel are the canonical high-caryophyllene strains. Chemdawg, which is genetically related to both, also carries significant caryophyllene content. White Widow typically shows moderate caryophyllene alongside humulene, which explains its earthy, slightly peppery baseline character. Zkittlez, despite its fruity taste profile, often tests with notable caryophyllene content.
Sources: Gertsch, J. et al. (2008). “Beta-caryophyllene is a dietary cannabinoid.” PNAS, 105(26), 9099-9104. PubMed: 18574142. | Bahi, A. et al. (2014). “Beta-caryophyllene, a CB2 receptor agonist produces multiple behavioral changes relevant to anxiety and depression in mice.” Physiology & Behavior, 135, 119-124.
Myrcene: The Most Abundant Cannabis Terpene
Aroma
Earthy, musky, herbal, slight mango or tropical note
Also found in
Hops, mango, thyme, bay laurel, lemongrass
Receptor targets
Adenosine pathways (hypothesized); opioid receptor modulation (LaVigne 2021)
Research quality
Moderate: consistent preclinical sedation evidence; human mechanism not fully characterized
High-content strains
OG Kush, Granddaddy Purple, Northern Lights, Blue Dream, Slurricane, Pineapple Express
Effect character
Sedating, body-forward, muscle-relaxing, mood elevation
The Most Common Terpene in Cannabis
Myrcene is often the single most abundant terpene by weight in cannabis, occasionally comprising 30–65% of a strain’s total terpene content. Because it’s so prevalent, it’s more influential on the overall effect profile of most strains than any other single terpene. The conventional description of “indica” effects (heavy, sedating, body-forward) tracks closely with high myrcene content, not with genetics per se.
How It Works
The precise mechanism behind myrcene’s sedating effects is still being worked out. Two hypotheses have preclinical support. First, myrcene may interact with opioid receptors: a 2021 study by LaVigne et al. found evidence of opioid receptor modulation by myrcene in rodent models, which would explain both sedating and analgesic properties. Second, myrcene is hypothesized to interact with adenosine pathways (the same system caffeine blocks), increasing sleep pressure. Neither mechanism is confirmed in humans at typical cannabis consumption levels; both are mechanistically plausible.
There’s also a long-standing folk hypothesis that eating a mango before a cannabis session amplifies the experience, based on the observation that mangoes contain myrcene and myrcene might facilitate cannabinoid passage across the blood-brain barrier. The evidence for this specific mechanism is anecdotal and the clinical picture is unclear.
What Users Report
Myrcene strains are the ones users reach for at the end of a long day. Cody R.: “Relaxed, Euphoric, Happy, Focused & Creative. 60%Body, 40%Head.” (Slurricane, a myrcene-heavy indica.) Christopher H. on Northern Lights: “I got the Northern Lights strain, and it makes me sleep so much better.” Debbie M. on Granddaddy Purp: “Nice, relaxed buzz without feeling heavy. I sleep well!”
Common Strains
OG Kush is the reference strain for myrcene: its earthy, piney musk is largely myrcene. Granddaddy Purple and Northern Lights both carry high myrcene alongside linalool, explaining their calming, sleep-supportive character. Blue Dream, despite its sativa reputation, often tests with substantial myrcene content (balanced by terpinolene and pinene). Slurricane, Pineapple Express, and most Kush-derived strains are reliably myrcene-heavy.
Sources: LaVigne, J.E. et al. (2021). “Cannabis sativa terpenes are cannabimimetic and selectively enhance cannabinoid activity.” Scientific Reports, 11, 8232. PubMed: 33859244. | Booth, J.K. & Bohlmann, J. (2019). Plant Science, 284, 67-72.
D-Limonene: The Uplifting Citrus Terpene
Aroma
Citrus, lemon, orange, sometimes grapefruit
Also found in
Citrus peel (lemon, orange, lime), juniper, peppermint
Receptor targets
Serotonin 5-HT1A agonism; dopamine D2; GABA-A modulation
Research quality
Moderate: consistent preclinical anxiolytic evidence; human data limited
High-content strains
Lemon Haze, Tangie, Super Lemon OG, Lemon Cherry Gelato, Do-Si-Dos, Wedding Cake
Effect character
Uplifting, mood-elevating, anti-anxiety, energetic
The Energizing Counterpoint to Myrcene
Where myrcene sedates, limonene lifts. High-limonene strains are the ones users describe as “uplifting,” “clear-headed,” and “good for daytime use.” Limonene is the second most common terpene in cannabis (after myrcene) and the dominant driver behind the citrus aroma profile that runs through many sativa-leaning strains.
How It Works
Limonene is a 5-HT1A serotonin receptor agonist: the same receptor pathway CBD uses for its mood and anxiety effects. It also shows affinity for the dopamine D2 receptor, which is involved in reward and motivation pathways. Ethan Russo’s 2011 review in the British Journal of Pharmacology identified these pathways as potentially explaining limonene’s mood-elevating character. A 2013 study by de Oliveira et al. confirmed anxiolytic effects in animal models.
What Users Report
Robert C. on Lemon Haze: “My go to vape for when I want an uplift but remain clear headed. Also, it is my favorite flavor.” Kyle F.: “I liked the lemon cherry gelato for a quick burst during the day.” Richard R.: “The lemon cherry gelato and runtz were great for daytime use with great flavor.” The pattern across limonene-forward strains is consistent: mood elevation without heavy sedation, useful for creative or social contexts, or simply for getting through an afternoon without losing sharpness.
Common Strains
Anything with “Lemon” in the name is a reasonable proxy for high limonene content: Lemon Haze, Lemon Cherry Gelato, Super Lemon OG are obvious examples. Tangie (a Tangerine Dream cross) is strongly limonene-forward with a bright citrus character. Do-Si-Dos and Wedding Cake both test with notable limonene, which explains the mood-elevating quality that cuts through the caryophyllene and linalool in their profiles. NYC Diesel also carries limonene as a primary terpene.
Sources: Russo, E.B. (2011). British Journal of Pharmacology, 163(7), 1344-1364. PubMed: 21749363. | de Oliveira, M.G. et al. (2013). “The anxiolytic-like effect of essential oil from Citrus sinensis involves GABA-A receptors.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 150(1), 37-42.
Terpinolene: The Creative Sativa Terpene
Aroma
Fresh, floral, piney, slightly citrusy (complex, hard to pin to a single note)
Also found in
Apples, cumin, lilac, nutmeg, tea tree
Receptor targets
Not well-characterized; antioxidant and antifungal pathways identified
Research quality
Limited: primarily antimicrobial and antifungal; human effects mechanism unclear
High-content strains
Jack Herer, Durban Poison, Maui Wowie, Golden Goat, Ghost Train Haze, Chernobyl
Effect character
Uplifting, creative, clear-headed; can be mildly sedating at very high concentrations
The Defining Sativa Terpene
Terpinolene is what separates the bright, cerebral, creative-feeling sativa experience from both the sedation of myrcene strains and the cleaner mood lift of limonene strains. Its aroma is harder to describe than “citrus” or “earthy”: fresh, floral, piney with a slight citrus edge. It’s present in apples and lilac, which helps explain the unusual clean-floral note it contributes to cannabis profiles.
How It Works
Terpinolene’s mechanism in producing its characteristic uplifting effects is less well-characterized than caryophyllene, myrcene, or limonene. The published research focuses on antifungal and antimicrobial properties (confirmed) and antioxidant activity (confirmed in vitro). The effect profile people report (creative, energizing, clear-headed) is consistent across strains where terpinolene dominates, which gives it biological credibility, but the specific receptor pathway isn’t pinned down. What’s notable is that terpinolene is rarely the dominant terpene in any strain; it’s typically second or third, but its presence as a major secondary terpene can substantially shape the overall character.
An Important Nuance
At very high concentrations, terpinolene may actually produce sedative effects rather than uplifting ones. Some research suggests a biphasic dose-response curve where lower concentrations energize and higher concentrations sedate. In commercial cannabis products at typical concentrations, the uplifting character dominates. This is relevant if you’re using highly concentrated terpinolene-rich isolates or topicals.
Common Strains
Jack Herer is the canonical terpinolene strain: its distinctive clear, uplifting effect is partly attributable to terpinolene alongside pinene and myrcene. Durban Poison, one of the few remaining pure landrace sativas, is strongly terpinolene-forward, which explains its reputation for focused, energizing effects. Maui Wowie similarly carries terpinolene as a primary terpene. Ghost Train Haze, one of the highest-THC strains available, is also high-terpinolene, a useful reminder that potency and terpene profile are separate variables.
α-Humulene: The Appetite-Suppressing Terpene
Aroma
Earthy, woody, hoppy (the characteristic smell of a good IPA)
Also found in
Hops (primary terpene), sage, ginseng, coriander
Receptor targets
Not well-characterized; anti-inflammatory pathways; some CB1/CB2 modulation proposed
Research quality
Limited: in vitro anti-inflammatory evidence; appetite suppression preclinical
High-content strains
GSC, Sour Diesel, White Widow, Skywalker OG, Headband, Girl Scout Cookies
Effect character
Anti-inflammatory supporting role; appetite-suppressing (unusual for cannabis); subtle earthy base note
The Oddity: Appetite Suppression
Most cannabis compounds are associated with appetite stimulation: THC’s famous munchies effect comes from CB1 activation. Humulene is the notable exception. Preclinical evidence suggests humulene may suppress appetite rather than amplify it, running counter to THC’s CB1-driven munchies effect. In strains where humulene is prominent, some users report less appetite stimulation than they’d expect from the cannabinoid content alone. This is not confirmed in controlled human trials, but it’s mechanistically plausible and explains why strains like Sour Diesel don’t reliably produce the munchies despite moderate THC content.
The Hop Connection
Humulene is named for Humulus lupulus (hops), where it’s one of the primary aromatic compounds. Cannabis and hops share a family (Cannabaceae), which explains why they share terpene chemistry. When humulene appears in cannabis at higher concentrations, it contributes an earthy, slightly hoppy base note rather than any distinctive aroma of its own. It’s rarely a dominant terpene; it almost always appears as a supporting compound alongside caryophyllene, myrcene, or pinene.
Anti-Inflammatory Activity
In vitro studies have shown humulene inhibits inflammatory markers including COX-2 (the same enzyme that ibuprofen and aspirin target). The practical significance at concentrations present in cannabis is unclear: in vitro concentrations used in these studies are typically much higher than what’s delivered by a vape session. As a supporting terpene in a full-spectrum product with caryophyllene and other anti-inflammatory compounds, it plausibly adds to the overall effect.
Common Strains
Humulene frequently co-occurs with beta-caryophyllene: the two are both sesquiterpenes and share biosynthetic pathways in the plant. GSC and Sour Diesel both carry humulene alongside caryophyllene. White Widow is a particularly notable humulene strain, which partly explains its earthy, slightly harsh aroma profile. Headband, a GSC/OG Kush cross, tests with significant humulene as a secondary terpene.
α-Ocimene: The Floral Energizing Terpene
Aroma
Sweet, herbal, woody, floral (sometimes described as green and citrusy)
Also found in
Mint, parsley, pepper, basil, orchids, bergamot
Receptor targets
Not well-characterized; primarily antimicrobial activity documented
Research quality
Weakest of the six: minimal human effects research; primarily in vitro antimicrobial studies
High-content strains
Golden Goat, Clementine, Dutch Treat, Strawberry Cough, Chernobyl
Effect character
Uplifting, energizing (user-reported); typically found in sativa-dominant strains
The Honest Assessment
Ocimene is the least-researched of the six terpenes in this guide. Where caryophyllene has a confirmed receptor mechanism and myrcene has preclinical opioid pathway evidence, ocimene’s effects in humans are largely inferred from the strains it appears in and user reports rather than from direct mechanistic research. The published literature on ocimene focuses on antimicrobial and antifungal properties (confirmed in vitro) and its role as an insect repellent in plants. The mood and energy effects attributed to it are real in the sense that strains high in ocimene consistently produce uplifting effects, but whether ocimene specifically drives those effects, or whether it’s a marker for other compounds, isn’t established.
Aroma Profile
Ocimene’s aroma is unusual: sweet, herbal, slightly woody, with a floral quality that isn’t quite lavender and a green freshness that isn’t quite citrus. It’s the aromatic complexity responsible for why some strains smell distinctly interesting without being easy to describe. Golden Goat, a prominent ocimene-forward strain, has an aroma profile users often describe as tropical and citrusy: ocimene alongside terpinolene and limonene creates that layered effect.
Where It Appears
Ocimene is typically a secondary terpene rather than a dominant one. Strains where it reaches primary levels include Golden Goat, Clementine, and Dutch Treat. Strawberry Cough, known for its sweet berry aroma and uplifting energetic effect, carries notable ocimene alongside myrcene and caryophyllene. Chernobyl, a Jack Herer descendant, also carries ocimene as a defining secondary terpene.
For Buyers
Ocimene-forward strains are worth seeking for users who want uplifting, creative effects with an aromatic profile that’s harder to find elsewhere. Because the research is thin, the best guide here is strain identity: strains known for uplifting effects and a sweet-floral-herbal aroma profile are your reference point. Published terpene analysis on a COA is especially useful for ocimene because “uplifting” strains can carry any of three or four terpene drivers, and knowing which one you’re responding to helps narrow future choices.
How These Terpenes Work Together
In real cannabis products, terpenes never appear alone. Every strain carries a mix of primary and secondary terpenes, and the combination shapes the experience more than any single compound. A few common interaction patterns:
Caryophyllene + Myrcene (OG Kush, Sour Diesel): caryophyllene adds CB2-mediated anti-inflammatory activity to myrcene’s sedating character. Strains with both tend to feel physically calming rather than just cognitively sedating. The combination is common in Kush-derived genetics.
Limonene + Terpinolene (Jack Herer, Ghost Train Haze): both uplifting, but through different pathways. Limonene’s serotonin agonism plus terpinolene’s less-characterized energizing effect produces the clear, creative, cerebral high that defines premium sativa strains. Neither alone produces quite the same character as both together.
Myrcene + Limonene (Blue Dream, Wedding Cake): a balance point. Blue Dream’s moderate myrcene and limonene content produces its characteristic “neither pure sativa nor pure indica” effect: mood-lifting but not anxious, relaxing but not sedating. It’s why Blue Dream became one of the most popular strains for users new to cannabis.
Caryophyllene + Humulene (White Widow, GSC): both anti-inflammatory, both earthy and peppery in aroma. When they co-occur at significant levels, the physical-comfort character of a strain is amplified without substantially adding to sedation or anxiety risk. Phillip M. on Zkittlez (caryophyllene/linalool-forward): “Organic and only 2 ingredients, cannabis and terps.”
Raj P.: “Great product, has exactly the high expected per terpene it has.”
TribeTokes Strain Terpene Profiles
TribeTokes publishes strain descriptions tied to actual terpene character, not generic “indica/sativa” labels detached from the chemistry:
Slurricane (indica): myrcene-dominant, with caryophyllene. The strain Cody R. described as “60% body, 40% head.” Evening and wind-down use. Full-panel COA-verified. Available as live resin THCa and Delta 8 carts.
Lemon Haze / Lemon Cherry Gelato (sativa): limonene-dominant. Robert C.’s go-to “for when I want an uplift but remain clear headed.” Kyle F.’s pick “for a quick burst during the day.” Citrus-forward, mood-lifting, daytime-compatible.
Northern Lights (indica): myrcene and linalool. Christopher H.: “makes me sleep so much better.” Michael B.: “I use Northern Lights before bedtime, and it works great.” The canonical sleep-support strain. Available in CBD and Delta 8 formats.
Maui Wowie (sativa): terpinolene and myrcene. The tropical, uplifting profile Vanessa W. and others keep coming back to. “Every flavor has been so good but the Maui Wowie is my favorite.”
White Widow (hybrid): caryophyllene and humulene with moderate myrcene. The earthy, slightly peppery baseline. Allison L.: “It was effective and the flavor was good!” Kyle F. reaches for it “for nighttime”; the caryophyllene and humulene combination contributes a physical-comfort quality that makes it useful for evening use without the full-sedation character of a pure myrcene indica.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Beta-caryophyllene is the only terpene known to directly bind cannabinoid receptors, specifically CB2 receptors. This makes it a dietary cannabinoid: it interacts with the endocannabinoid system without producing intoxicating effects. It smells like black pepper and cloves and appears at significant concentrations in GSC, Sour Diesel, OG Kush, and White Widow.
Myrcene. It’s the most abundant terpene in cannabis by weight and the primary driver of the heavy, sedating, body-forward effects associated with indica strains. High-myrcene strains include OG Kush, Granddaddy Purple, Northern Lights, and Slurricane. The mechanism involves hypothesized adenosine pathway interaction and opioid receptor modulation (LaVigne et al. 2021), though these aren’t confirmed in controlled human trials.
Limonene and terpinolene, often in combination. Limonene works through serotonin and dopamine receptor pathways; terpinolene through a less-characterized mechanism that consistently produces clear, creative, energizing effects in the strains where it dominates. Jack Herer, Durban Poison, and Lemon Haze are classic uplifting-terpene strains. Limonene alone produces mood elevation; terpinolene adds a cerebral, creative quality that limonene doesn’t deliver by itself.
The preclinical evidence suggests it can, working against THC’s CB1-driven appetite stimulation. Controlled human trials confirming appetite suppression from humulene specifically in cannabis are limited. But the observation that some high-humulene strains (Sour Diesel, White Widow) don’t reliably produce the munchies is consistent with the mechanism. If appetite stimulation is a concern, strains with notable humulene content may deliver less of it than pure THC-forward products.
Alpha-ocimene is a sweet, herbal, floral terpene found in mint, parsley, and orchids alongside cannabis. It consistently appears in uplifting, energizing strains (Golden Goat, Clementine, Strawberry Cough, Dutch Treat), which suggests an energizing character. The specific receptor mechanism in humans isn’t established; published research focuses on antimicrobial properties. For buyers, ocimene-forward strains are identified more reliably by strain identity and a published COA than by the label alone.
At typical concentrations in commercial cannabis, yes. At very high concentrations, some research suggests a biphasic effect where terpinolene may contribute to sedation rather than stimulation. In practice, terpinolene rarely appears as a dominant terpene at the concentrations where this would be relevant for most products. Jack Herer, Durban Poison, and Maui Wowie are the reference strains for terpinolene’s uplifting character.
Both are sesquiterpenes (15-carbon terpene structures) and share biosynthetic pathways in the cannabis plant. When the plant produces one, it typically produces the other as well. They also have a complementary effect profile: both are associated with anti-inflammatory and physical-comfort properties. Strains like GSC, Sour Diesel, and White Widow are typical co-occurrence examples.
It varies significantly. A label that just says “indica” or “sativa” conveys terpene information only by convention. A label with a specific strain name gives you terpene inference based on that strain’s known profile, which is reasonably reliable. A product with a published COA showing actual terpene percentages by compound gives you real data. The COA is the most reliable source; look for terpene analysis as a separate section from cannabinoid potency.
Mornings and creative work: limonene or terpinolene-forward strains (Lemon Haze, Durban Poison, Jack Herer). End of workday or social settings: limonene-myrcene balance (Blue Dream, Wedding Cake). Evening wind-down: myrcene-dominant (Northern Lights, Slurricane, Granddaddy Purp). Sleep support: myrcene with linalool (Northern Lights, Lavender Kush). TERRI J.: “A couple of puffs of Sativa to start the day, hybrid mix when the work day is done and then Indica at bedtime.”
Not exactly. Terpenes are volatile: they’re delivered most completely through inhalation, where they reach the bloodstream through lung tissue alongside cannabinoids. In edibles, terpenes are largely metabolized by the digestive system before reaching the bloodstream, and the profile that reaches the brain is different from the inhaled version. Live resin edibles retain more terpene complexity than distillate edibles with added terpenes, but even live resin edibles deliver a different terpene experience than vaping the same extract. Vaping is the highest-fidelity way to experience a strain’s terpene profile.
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Sources
- Russo, E.B. (2011). “Taming THC: Potential cannabis synergies and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects.” British Journal of Pharmacology, 163(7), 1344-1364. PubMed: 21749363.
- Gertsch, J. et al. (2008). “Beta-caryophyllene is a dietary cannabinoid.” PNAS, 105(26), 9099-9104. PubMed: 18574142.
- Bahi, A. et al. (2014). “Beta-caryophyllene, a CB2 receptor agonist produces multiple behavioral changes relevant to anxiety and depression in mice.” Physiology & Behavior, 135, 119-124. PubMed: 24930791.
- LaVigne, J.E. et al. (2021). “Cannabis sativa terpenes are cannabimimetic and selectively enhance cannabinoid activity.” Scientific Reports, 11, 8232. PubMed: 33859244.
- de Oliveira, M.G. et al. (2013). “The anxiolytic-like effect of essential oil from Citrus sinensis involves GABA-A receptors.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 150(1), 37-42. PubMed: 23994474.
- Booth, J.K. & Bohlmann, J. (2019). Plant Science, 284, 67-72. PubMed: 31010478.