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Terpenes are a large and diverse class of organic compounds, produced by a variety of plants, particularly conifers, and by some insects. They often have a strong odor and may protect the plants that produce them by deterring herbivores and by attracting predators and parasites of herbivores

Myrcene- 

Aroma: Cardamom, cloves, musky, earthy, herbal

Vaporizes at: 332ºF (167ºC)

Potential effects: Sedating, relaxing

Potential therapeutic value: Antioxidant; treatment of insomnia, pain, and inflammation

Also found in: Mango, lemongrass, thyme, hops

Limonene

Aroma: Citrus

Vaporizes at: 348ºF (176ºC)

Potential effects: Elevated mood, stress relief

Potential therapeutic value: Treatment of anxiety, depression, inflammation, pain, and cancer

Also found in: Fruit rinds, rosemary, juniper, peppermint

Caryophyllene

Aroma: Pepper, spicy, woody, cloves

Vaporizes at: 266ºF (130ºC)

Potential effects: Stress relief

Potential therapeutic value: Treatment of pain, anxiety/depression, ulcers

Also found in: Black pepper, cloves, cinnamon

Terpinolene

Aroma:  Piney, floral, and herbal

Vaporizes at: 366ºF (186ºC)

Potential effects: Uplifting

Potential therapeutic value: Antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-cancer

Also found in: Nutmeg, tea tree, conifers, apples, cumin, and lilacs

Pinene

Aroma: Pine

Vaporizes at: 311ºF (155ºC)

Potential effects: Alertness, memory retention, counteracts some THC effects

Potential therapeutic value: Treatment of asthma, pain, inflammation, ulcers, anxiety, cancer

Also found in: Pine needles, rosemary, basil, parsley, dill