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Beta-Caryophyllene

Beta-caryophyllene (also known as caryophyllene) is a hemp terpene prevalent in most strains. Known for a signature spicy herbal notes with hints of wood, caryophyllene is commonly used as a food additive. Caryophyllene is found naturally in hops, cinnamon, pepper and herbs like oregano or basil. 

The Beneficial Effects of Beta-Caryophyllene

Caryophyllene has been shown in animals to have pain-relieving effects and is used in salves and topicals as an anti-inflammatory to reduce swelling. It is also being studied as a therapeutic terpene, including uses to address swelling from physical trauma and edema from high blood pressure.

Caryophyllene may serve a role as a viable alternative to opioids.

Scientific evidence has been seen where caryophyllene has protected the cells of the gastrointestinal tract and currently research is digging into potential benefits for treating ulcers. In in past 10 years, caryophyllene has gained scientific attention following the discovery of its ability to directly activate cannabinoids receptors.

Anxiety and depression has been shown to improve in some through the effects of caryophyllene. Studies show that molecules like caryophyllene, which target the CB2 receptor, can influence depression and anxiety. The interaction and synergy between terpenes and cannabinoids known as the “entourage effect” is known to produce a net result closer to multiplying, rather than just adding, the results of compounds consumed individually.

*As with all information on this website, this is not medical advice - please consult a doctor for medical advice and information that relates to your specific situation.

Caryophyllene properties pepper pain reliever
Strains with this Terpene Effect THC
Orange Diesel Deeply Relaxing 14 - 17%
XJ-13 Happy 17 - 24%
Ghost Train Haze Uplifted 17 - 28%
Double Dream Deeply Relaxing 18 - 46%
Deadhead OG Euphoric 20 - 25%
Dancehall Happy 1 - 9%
Cinex Uplifted 15 - 26%
Chocoloupe Creative 18 - 21%
Chernobyl Social/outgoing 16 - 22%
Cannalope Haze Energetic 16 - 28%
Bruce Banner Giggly 18.8 - 30%
Blueberry Deeply Relaxing 8 - 24%
Blue Dream Creative 13 - 27%
Black Cherry Soda Social/outgoing 18 - 30%
Amnesia Haze Happy 18 - 25%
AK-47 Happy 13 - 21.15%
Afgoo Euphoric 17 - 28%
Agent Orange Happy 10 - 19%
Caryophyllene: Cannabis Terpene Profile
Afcrack Deeply Relaxing 16 - 19%
Alaskan Thunder Fuck Uplifted 15.6 - 23%
Afghan Cow Euphoric 18 - 22%
ACDC Deeply Relaxing 0.85 - 6%
Acapulco Gold Happy 13.7 - 24%
Acai Berry Gelato Deeply Relaxing 15 - 19%
Aberdeen Giggly 14 - 15%
Michael Scott's Gourmet Weed Bacon
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