What is Myrcene? Benefits & Effects Of This Cannabis Terpene

What is Myrcene? Benefits & Effects Of This Cannabis Terpene WeedNews.co

Myrcene is a common terpene found in some cannabis strains. A terpene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that gives some plants, oils, and cannabis strains their scent.

However, pleasant smells are not the only benefit of terpenes. The “entourage effect” of certain strains causes the THC in marijuana to interact with these compounds, and create additional effects.

Myrcene is one of the few hundred types of terpenes that occur in large enough amounts to have any medical benefits.

What sort of medicinal effects does it have, and how can you identify it? Here’s everything you need to know about myrcene.

What Is Myrcene?

What is myrcene marijuana

Rather than a floral profile like many other terpenes, myrcene (both alpha and beta) has an earthy, spicy scent and a semi-sweet flavor. It’s the most common terpene, and one of the most powerful.

Myrcene is present in many common plants. Lemongrass and eucalyptus have myrcene. Mangoes, thyme, hops, and basil also has quite a bit of this terpene. However, it is most common in cannabis. It can be isolated and extracted from cannabis also to enhance certain strains, heighten flavors and increase effects.

Myrcene is mainly associated with soothing the mind and body. This terpene is the most likely culprit of “couch-lock”, a deep relaxation associated with many Indica strains. Myrcene is so potent that it can make up as much as half of all the terpenes in a cannabis plant. For comparison, Sativa strains usually have minimal amounts of myrcene.

What Can Myrcene Treat?

When it works with THC, myrcene is an excellent treatment for the following:

Myrcene is an incredibly potent terpene. With antibiotic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, and antimutagenic properties, it can be used in medicine in any number of ways.

 

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