To read the original article about Myrcene at Real Tested CBD.
Researchers now claim there could be hundreds of terpenes in cannabis, many of which we don’t know much about. These terpenes not only give cannabis strains their unique scents, they may produce distinctive effects on our ECS.
Of the many terpenes in hemp and cannabis, myrcene is arguably the best known. Not only does myrcene have a noticeable scent, it’s one of the most abundant terpenes in hemp and marijuana. If you’ve already tried full-spectrum CBD oils, you’ve probably swallowed slight traces of myrcene. Therefore, CBD hemp fans should learn more about this influential terpene.
As noted in the intro, myrcene is an abundant terpene in cannabis strains. However, you won’t just find myrcene hanging out in hemp flowers. You can find plenty of myrcene in tropical fruits, especially mangoes. Hence, higher concentrations of myrcene often give cannabis strains a sweeter flavor profile. Some people also claim myrcene can give off a slightly “musky” scent in well-cured hemp flowers.
Interestingly, myrcene percentages tend to be higher in indica dominant cannabis strains. Some researchers believe myrcene may be responsible for the supposed “sedating” effects indicas have on users versus sativas. Some preliminary evidence suggests myrcene has a relaxing and potentially soothing effect when used in isolation.
If a CBD hemp strain has higher concentrations of myrcene, there’s a good chance it…
