Myrcene
Notes
Myrcene, the most common terpene found in modern-day commercial cannabis, accounts for over 20% of most cannabis strain terpene profiles. On top of that, Myrcene accounts for the leading dominant terpene rounding in as the top terpene in over 40% commercially grown cannabis.
Taste and Aroma
You know it for its hoppy effervescence, but myrcene goes beyond the local flavors of your favorite micro-brewery. Take another whiff and you’ll notice hints of mango, lemongrass, cardamom, thyme, and parsley. Because of its unique Balsam taste, myrcene gives cannabis its iconic dank aroma.
Sedative: Though there have been no conclusive clinical trials in humans, it is a common understanding that myrcene gives indica its notorious ‘couch lock’ properties.
Pain Reliever and Anti-inflammation: Used for thousands of years, lemongrass has been the go-to plant medicine to treat inflammation and pain. This myrcene abundant plant has said to increase the brain and spinal cord’s own opioid chemicals.
Cancer-blocking: Aflatoxins produced by fungi found in most foods are no match for myrcene. Research confirms that myrcene inhibits the liver enzyme CYP2B1, which induces aflatoxins ability to damage human DNA. And, that’s not all, myrcene has also been proven to be an anti-oxidant and anti-microbial.
*As always, medical decisions should be made under the advisement of a physician. Please consult with a physician regarding the effects of marijuana use.
