Terpinolene
all about Terpinolene
Multidimensional is the name of the game when it comes to terpinolene. One of the most versatile terpenes, terpinolene can make you feel energized and uplifted, but at the same time has the ability to make you feel calm. Some say it smells of flowers, others say it smells of pine – but no matter how it strikes you, terpinolene delivers that moment of zen we all need now and then.
the 411
Quick Facts
Flavors and Aroma
- Terpinolene is a common addition to topical ointments and cosmetics because of its pleasant aroma
- Its aroma can be hard to detect because terpinolene is a complex set of flavors
- Terpinolene is a natural insect repellent
- Herbal
- Floral
- Piney
May Improve
May Reduce
- Sleep
- Calmness & Relaxation
- Hypertension
What Should I Ask For?
What Should I Buy?
Ask your budtender for flower that smells like...
- Herbs
- Flowers
- Pine Trees
Look for a lab report with the percentage of terpinolene as one of the top three terpenes.
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SOURCES
- Genotoxic and oxidative damage potentials in human lymphocytes after exposure to terpinolene in vitro (nih.gov)
- The monoterpene terpinolene from the oil of Pinus mugo L. in concert with alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene effectively prevents oxidation of LDL – PubMed (nih.gov)
- Terpinolene, a component of herbal sage, downregulates AKT1 expression in K562 cells – PubMed (nih.gov)
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