Humulene 101
Humulene: What is it?
Taking a whiff of a strain high in humulene brings out the herbaceous, skunky aroma we can all recognize as high quality bud. That said, humulene can also smell like a floral bouquet or a deep citrus aroma depending on the strain you grab. The perfect terpene to help relax your mind and improve your mood, look for nugs that are super skunky with hints of citrus and flowers.
The 411
Humulene Fun Facts
Flavors and Aroma
- Humulene is found in hops which is why some IPA beers smell like cannabis
- Floral
- Hops
- Skunky
May Improve
May Reduce
- Mood
- Sleep & Relaxation
What Should I Ask For?
What Should I Buy?
Ask your budtender for strains that contain this terpene and smell like mint.
- Look for lab reports with the percent of eucalyptol listed in the top three terpenes.
Looking for products High In Humulene?
Ask your budtender for products that smell like hops, citrus, and ones that are skunky. Also, look on the packaging for icons that indicate this.
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SOURCES
- Preventive and therapeutic anti‐inflammatory properties of the sesquiterpene α‐humulene in experimental airways allergic inflammation – Rogerio – 2009 – British Journal of Pharmacology – Wiley Online Library
- Anti-inflammatory effects of compounds alpha-humulene and (−)-trans-caryophyllene isolated from the essential oil of Cordia verbenacea – ScienceDirect
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