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Terpene Tuesday: CaryophylleneWelcome to this week’s Terpene: Caryophyllene. This spicy little terpene is found in many herbs we use every day including black pepper, oregano, basil, cinnamon and clove. It’s what gives these herbs and spices that warm, peppery flavor and smell.Caryophyllene, sometimes called a pseudo-cannibinoid, is an unusual terpene in that it is the only terpene known to directly interact with the endocannabinoid system, like… Read more

Welcome back to Terpene Tuesday, where we highlight a new terpene and its benefits every week. We've mentioned linalool before but let's dive a little deeper this time. Linalool is one of my personal favorites. If you've smelled lavender, then you'll know linalool. It is responsible for that deeply floral and slightly spicy scent. It can also be found in birch trees, the mint family, citrus fruits, laurels, cinnamon, rosewood, coriander, sweet ba… Read more

Pinene is the most common terpene found in plants. As its name suggests, it has a piney smell and is also found in conifers, basil, rosemary, pine needles, dill, parsley, sagebrush, turpentine and orange rinds. There are two forms of Pinene, Alpha-Pinene and Beta-Pinene, the former found more often. While plants initially evolved terpenes to detract predators and to attract pollinators, mammals have evolved along side them to be able to use these… Read more

Eugenol is a familiar terpene, commonly found in spicy things like clove and cinnamon as well as other herbs and spices like nutmeg, allspice, hyssop, basil and bay leaf. In fact, Eugenol derives its name from the old Linnaen scientific name for Cloves, Eugenia caryophyllata, however, it’s now-accepted name is Syzygium aromaticum. It usually can be found packaged simply as, clove oil.It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic abilities, E… Read more