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Terpenes found in all living plants, are fragrant oils secreted alongside cannabinoids like THC and CBD. These terpenes not only determine the smell of a cannabis strain, they may also modify its effects.

As a terpene, Limonene’s biological purpose is protective. Terpenes are aromatic compounds that ward off insects. Limonene is commonly associated with a fruity, citrus aroma that helps promote an uplifted and elevated mood. When consumed along with cannabinoids by humans, terpenes may have beneficial medical effects.

BENEFITS OF TERPENE

Limonene is an aromatic cannabis terpene produced in the flower’s resin glands. In isolation, it’s commonly associated with fruity and citrus aromas. It is found in many everyday items like fruit rinds, cosmetics, and cleaning products.

Like other terpenes, limonene is produced by a wide range of plants other than cannabis, including citrus fruits, juniper, lemons, peppermint, and rosemary (it is especially abundant in the rind of these fruits).

The aromatherapeutic effects noted above also help describe what this terpene brings to the cannabis experience. Overall, limonene helps promote an uplifted and elevating mood, free of anxiety, as evidenced by the strains that strongly express it.

Limonene has been known to possess many medicinal benefits, including improvements in digestion, mood enhancement (helpful in the treatment of anxiety and depression), and significant anti-inflammatory properties. It is these anti-inflammatory characteristics that give limonene special value for hundreds of diseases and conditions related to inflammation, including cancer, arthritis, and asthma.

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