Terpenes

Bove Health® hemp terpenes represent an essential oil produced by steam distillation, which provides a unique hemp aroma and taste. Hemp terpenes are perfect ingredients for a new concept in aromatherapy.

• CBD content: 0 % by weight
• Presence of cannabinoids: None
• THC content: 0 % by weight

Ingredients:

Terpenes from Cannabis sativa L.

100% Pure essential oil of Cannabis sativa L.

Chemotyping:

• beta Myrcene (+/-32%)
• beta-caryophyllene (+/-13%)
• alpha pinene (+/-12%)
• terpinolene (+/-13%)
• alpha humelene (+/-7%),
• trans beta ocimene (+/-6%)
• beta pinene (+/- 3.50%)
• limonene (+/-2%)

Benefits of terpenes

Hemp essential oil is excellent for general relaxation of body and mind:

• Helps muscular well-being
• Facilitates relaxation and rest
• Helps to purify the skin and scalp

How to use:

Hemp essential oil has relaxing and de-stressing properties in air diffusion. You can therefore diffuse a few drops in your bedroom, about 15 minutes before going to bed, to help you fall asleep.

Types of terpenes:

1. Myrcene:

Function: Myrcene is one of the most common terpenes in cannabis and is thought to be responsible for the earthy aroma and herbal notes. It is also known to have sedative and relaxing properties.

Benefits:

• Studies have shown that myrcene has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. (Russo, 2011).
• It acts synergistically with THC, enhancing its sedative and relaxing effects (Russo et al., 2011).

2. Limonene:

Function: Limonene is responsible for the characteristic citrus aroma of cannabis. It is found in other citrus plants such as lemons and oranges.

Benefits:

• Limonene has demonstrated anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) and antidepressant properties (Guimarães et al., 2013).
• May have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects (Hazeena et al., 2015).

3. Pineno:

Function: As the name suggests, pinene is responsible for the pine and needle aroma in some cannabis strains. It is also found in rosemary and other coniferous plants.

Benefits:

• Pinene may act as a bronchodilator, which means that it can help improve lung function (Sharma et al., 2017).
• Animal studies suggest that pinene may have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties (Liu et al., 2013).

4. Linalool:

Function: Linalool has a floral aroma and is commonly associated with lavender notes in some cannabis strains.

Benefits:

• It has anxiolytic and analgesic properties (Kessler et al., 2017).
• It can help improve mood and reduce stress (Peana et al., 2002).

5. Beta-Caryophyllene:

Function: Beta-caryophyllene is a pungent terpene found in spices such as cloves and black pepper.

Benefits:

• It has anti-inflammatory effects, which can be beneficial in inflammatory conditions and chronic pain (Fidyt et al., 2016).
• It acts as a cannabinoid CB2 receptor agonist, which may have therapeutic implications (Gertsch et al., 2008).

6. Humulene:

Function: Humulene has an earthy aroma and is commonly found in hops, which contributes to the flavour of beer.

Benefits:

• It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties (Fidyt et al., 2016).
• It has been studied for its potential anticancer activity (Lee et al., 2013).

7. Borneol:

Function: Borneol is a terpene with a mint and camphor aroma.

Benefits:

• It has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties (Zhang et al., 2015).
• May act as a neuroprotective agent (Lian et al., 2018).

8. Terpinolene:

Function: Terpinolene has a pine and flowery aroma, and is found in several plants, including cannabis and dill.

Benefits:

• It can have sedative and relaxing properties (Russo, 2011).
• Acts as an insect repellent (Yang et al., 2012).

9. Alpha-Pinene:

Function: Alpha-pinene is another terpene that contributes to the piney aroma in some cannabis strains.

Benefits:

• It has bronchodilator properties, which can improve lung function (Sharma et al., 2017).
• May have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects (Fidyt et al., 2016).

10. Delta-3-carene:

Function: Delta-3-carene is a terpene with a sweet, earthy aroma, also found in other plants such as cypress.

Benefits:

• May have anti-inflammatory properties (Fidyt et al., 2016).
• It has also been studied for its potential drying effect, which could be useful in reducing excessive fluid production (Rao et al., 2013).

You can find more information about our Essential Oil at numerous articles on our blog on terpenes.