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Eucalyptol is this week’s topic of discussion for Terpene Tuesday so let’s dive right in, shall we? This terpene is quite familiar, as it constitutes 90% of eucalyptus oil as its name suggests. It is also found in cannabis, rosemary, sweet basil, sage, tea tree and camphor laurel. It has a mint like smell and a spicy, yet cooling flavor. It is used in many things including flavorings, fragrances, cosmetics, insect repellants and curatives.While eucalyptol was only officially identified in 1870 b …

Geraniol is a pretty interesting terpene. One of the more common terpenes appearing in many fruits, vegetables and flowers, it is the primary component of rose, palmerosa, citronella, and obviously geranium oil. Ironically though, when identifying the smell, it’s more akin to what we know as the scent of roses. Honeybees naturally make this terpene to mark the entrance to their hive and it is the primary way flowers attract them for pollination. For this reason, geraniol plays a key roll in the …

Sabinine, sounds royal doesn’t it? Like somewhere far away there is a Princess Sabinine held captive in a tower….. No? Just me? Well, anyway, it’s this weeks topic so let’s get to it. Sabinine is one of the lesser studied terpenes and is found commonly in Holm Oaks and Norway Pines. It’s also found in juniper, pepper, nutmeg, cardamom and many other spices and in high concentrations in carrot seed oil. It’s what gives carrots their green, earthy flavor.Sabinine hasn’t been as well studied as som …

Green News Now: What is an Apothecary?According to Wikipedia an Apothecary is one term for a medical professional who formulates and dispenses materia medica to physicians, surgeons, and patients. The modern pharmacist has taken over this role. In some languages and regions, the word "apothecary" is still used to refer to a retail pharmacy or a pharmacist who owns one. So what is Get Me Some Green Apothecary? We are hempaceuticalists who focus on hemp derived medicines for the medical co …