In this article we will be focusing on one specific terpene known as caryophyllene. What is the caryophyllene terpene? What are some common caryophyllene effects? What are some of the potential caryophyllene benefits, and how much of a factor does caryophyllene play when consuming cannabis high in this terpene?
As previously mentioned, alpha pinene/a-pinene is one of the most commonly found oils within nature. Rosemary, eucalyptus, mint, and dill all have rather large amounts of alpha pinene within them. Evergreen trees are especially known for having high levels of the alpha pinene terpene. In fact, it is for this reason that evergreen trees have such a strong, earthy scent that we commonly refer to as pine, or piney.
CBG, or Cannabigerol, is responsible for the formation of both THC as well as CBD, as most of the existing CBG within the cannabis plant is converted to either THC or CBD during growth. Yes, we have CBG to thank for CBD and THC!