Terpenes are essential oil compounds excreted through glands of the plant and are responsible for the diverse range of scents and flavours found in cannabis. The cannabis plant utilizes these terpenes to protect against disease, and repel animals/insects. Over 200 terpenes have been identified in cannabis alone. Terpenes are responsible for some of the differing effects experienced when using various cannabis products, such as whether they feel stimulating or sedating.
Other therapeutic potentials of terpenes include:
Alertness Analgesic Anti-Anxiety Antiacne Antibacterial Antibiotic Anticarcinogenic Anticonvulsant Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Irritant Antimalarial Antimicrobial Antioxidant Antiseptic Antitumor Anxiolytic Appetite Suppressant Bronchodilator Depression Relief Elevated Mood Gastroprotective Memory Retention Muscle Relaxant Sedation Stress Relief Ulcer Improvement
