Humulene
Humulene is a terpene, or natural ingredient that can be found in cannabis plants. Also found in ginseng, Humulene has potential as an anti-inflammatory agent.
What is humulene?
Humulene is a one of the over 20,000 terpenes produced by plants, and one of around 400 produced by the Cannabis sativa L. genus. Hops, sage, ginseng, and ginger are all known to contain significant amounts of humulene.
What does humulene smell like?
Humulene has a woody, earthy, herby aroma profile. Some describe it as having a 'hoppy' scent, similar to that of brewing beer.
What are the potential therapeutic benefits of humulene?
Humulene has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-tumor properties in various studies.
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