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Myrcene: Uses and Benefits (With Evidence!)

June 9

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The Benefits of Using Myrcene

That iconic smell that you associate with cannabis is produced by the plant’s terpenes, which gives it its signature smell and flavour. There is even some research suggesting that the terpenes found in marijuana may impact the ‘high’ you experience during use. The most common terpene found in the cannabis plant is known as myrcene, sometimes called “the mother of all terpenes”. 

This terpene houses a fruity, earthy, and spicy aroma which may also be found in common plants such as basil, lemongrass, hops, and cardamom.

What Are Terpenes?

Terpenes are naturally occurring chemicals responsible for producing scents, aromas, flavours, and sometimes colours of a plant. In marijuana, they determine a specific strain’s smell, taste, and colour.

Potential Benefits of Myrcene

Myrcene is known for its potential benefits and it has been extensively studied on both humans and animals. Here are some potential benefits that studies have shown to be present with this common CBD Oil.

Antioxidising

Antioxidants may be responsible for the prevention of ageing, increased brain function, and disease prevention. Research has found that myrcene might demonstrate some level of antioxidising effect.

Anti-ageing

Myrcene may also show signs of anti-ageing more specifically playing a role in protecting against UVB-induced human skin ageing. UVB is strongly associated with skin damage and wrinkles, meaning it may potentially reduce this damage.

Anti-inflammation

Studies have also observed anti-inflammation effects that might correlate with the use of myrcene. It has potentially shown the ability to inhibit anti-inflammatory diseases as well as their symptoms.

Pain Relief

Myrcene may be linked with pain relief and is potentially shown to work best in conjunction with other terpenes and essential oils. When entering your system, the terpene may cause TRPV1 activation, which is a group of receptors associated with treating pain. 

It may also:

  • Enhance mood
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Reduce stress
  • Reduce anxiety

How Myrcene Affects Marijuana

Terpenes may affect the experience of a high, not just the aroma of a strain. Myrcene is one of those terpenes that may produce effects during a high, specifically of sedation. It is often linked to what is known as the “couch lock”, as it may relax the muscles of the user causing them to be unable to move, hence the name 

It is often used as a sleep aid, as its potential effectiveness at relaxation may be a great tool for people who suffer from insomnia or other sleeping disorders.

Where to Buy Myrcene?

Myrcene can be purchased online in oil form through dispensaries like AltMed. We offer two terpene blends that contain myrcene: Relief Terpenes and Deep Sleep Terpenes

Myrcene and its effects on weed

Key Takeaways

Myrcene is terpene often found in marijuana and a variety of other plants. Research has found numerous potential benefits of myrcene such as antioxidation, anti-inflammation, enhanced mood, muscle relaxation, reduced stress/anxiety, and disease prevention. 

If you would like to dive into the world of alternative medicine, consider checking out what we have to offer and reading our frequently asked questions page!

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