Myrcene

Myrcene is one of the 400 or so terpenes produced by plants in the Cannabis sativa L. genus, and the one that is often found in the highest concentrations, alongside other terpenes such as myrcene, beta-caryophyllene, and pinene.

 

What are the potential benefits of myrcene in cannabis?

 

Recent research is uncovering the wide range of potential therapeutic benefits that myrcene offers patients. Along with relaxation, it may help relieve pain, inflammation, and insomnia. It is also thought to play a key role in the "entourage effect," where terpenes and cannabinoids work together to enhance the therapeutic benefits of cannabis.

 

Is myrcene only found in cannabis?

 

No, myrcene is also found in a huge array of other plants, such as mangoes, thyme, lemongrass, and hops to name just a few. 

 

Can different cannabis cultivars offer varying levels of myrcene?

 

Yes. While myrcene is the dominant terpene in many medical cannabis flowers, different cannabis cultivars can contain varying levels of myrcene, alongside other terpenes. These differences contribute to the unique effects, flavours, and aromas of each cultivar.

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