Surprisingly, terpinolene is unlike most other cannabis terpenes in the sense that is neither an analgesic nor an anti-inflammatory; aside from being a natural mosquito repellent, the main benefit of terpinolene is its sedative quality that provides patients relief from insomnia. Similar to patchouli, terpinolene has also been used as a preservative for the long-term storage of natural fabrics.

Aroma: smoky, woody, herbal

Effects: sedative, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, suppresses tumor growth

Also Found In: apples, tea tree, cumin, lilac

High Pinene Cannabis Strains: Purple Haze, Trainwreck, Golden Goat, Locomotion, and Super Lemon Haze.

Terpinolene infographic

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