For those of you who don't know, terpenes are many different aromatic essential oils found in the Cannabis plant. These terpenes are what give Cannabis it's distinctive flavours and fragrance such as, citrus, pine, berry, mint and many more. In addition, some evidence has found that each terpenes may have a different role to play within your body.
Studies have found over 200 terpenes present in the Cannabis plant, but today we are focusing on one, Linalool. A terpene found in not only Cannabis, but also lavender, coriander and along side many other flowers and spices. Linalool gives off a floral scent, while also providing different effects on the body. The main outcome from consumption of Linalool is stress relief, while providing alleviation for many other medical symptoms. Even back in the ancient days, they would inhale the scent of many plants containing Linalool to fight depression, inflammation and stress levels.
Recently many studies have had Linalool on the table. It was reported that this certain terpene returned high stress levels in the immune system, back to almost perfect. Overall, Linalool and many other terpenes hold essential benefits to the human body, while still satisfying with sweet aromas.
Linalool’s Medical Benefits:
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Anti-anxiety
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Antidepressant
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Sedative
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Anti-inflammatory
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Anti-epileptic
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Analgesic
Linalool can be found in strains such as:
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LA Confidential
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Amnesia Haze