Terpenes In Our Products and Their Benefits

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Terpenes and Flavonoids found in HHF products.

ALPHA-PININE

• Most common terpene in the natural world.

• It may be useful for pain, inflammation, or anxiety.

• Can help retain memories more efficiently

• May help combat short-term memory impairment

• Earthy piney scent, you guessed it, like a forest of pine trees

• Fun fact: Pinene can also be found in conifer trees, orange peels, turpentine, pine needles, rosemary, dill, basil, and parsley.

LIMONENE

• Believed to provide anxiety and stress relief, uplifting mood

• Antioxidant, inflammatory properties, anti-fungal, antibacterial

• May help against stomach ulcers and gastric influx

• May help relieve heartburn

• Fruity citrus aromas

• Also found in lemon and orange rinds

• Improves absorption of other terpenes and chemical compounds by way of the skin, mucous membranes, and digestive tract

MYRCENE

• The most common terpene in modern commercial cannabis.

• Believed to promote calming effects.

• Also found in ylang ylang, bay, parsley, thyme, lemongrass, hops and cardamom, plus the mango fruit.

• According to a swiss study it is the most prominent terpene contained in cannabis

• Believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties while also acting as a sedative.

• Has earthy aromas

CARYOPHYLLENE(BCP)

· The only terpene known to act as a cannabinoid

· It can bind to our CB2 receptor and have anti-inflammatory effects

· Its ability to interact with our endocannabinoid system shows potential medical benefits

· Also found in rosemary, cloves, black pepper, oregano, basil, and cinnamon.

· The scent is spicy and musky with a funky profile.

CARYOPHYLLENE OXIDE

· Oxygenated terpene

· Antifungal and anticoagulant

· Commonly used as a preservative in food, drugs, and cosmetics.

A-BISABOLOL(levomenol)

· Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal, antimicrobial

· Used for hundreds of years in cosmetics known for its skin healing properties

· Neuroprotectant 

· Has been effective at blocking the mutagens on genetic integrity in liver cells

· Has been associated with pain relief

· Found in the chamomile flower and cannabis plant

· Known for its light, sweet, and floral aroma

OCIMENE

· Has a sweet, earthy, and citrus aroma that is popular in perfumes

· Found in hops, kumquats, basil, mangos, lavender, orchards, and pepper.

· Deterrent for detrimental bugs like aphids.

· The essential oils of black pepper seeds, in a study, showed ocimene to have anti-oxidative properties 

A-HUMELENE

· Effective anti-inflammatory and analgesic

· Acts as an appetite suppressant

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