Alpha-terpinene

Alpha-terpinene

Alpha-terpinene is a monocyclic monoterpene and is one of four terpinene isomers (the others being beta, gamma, and delta terpinene, or terpinolene).

Vaporization Point: 345℉ 

Aroma/Flavor

Woody

Lemony

Citrusy

Herbal

Common Sources

Cumin

Allspice

Cardamom

Marjoram

Effects

Antioxidant

Sedative

Disclaimer: This is not to be considered as medical advice, but rather educational material to guide therapuetic decisions. Talk to your local dispensary pharmacist about how terpenes can be used medicinally.

Resources:

Cox-Georgian, Destinney, et al. “Therapeutic and Medicinal Uses of Terpenes.” Medicinal Plants, 12 Nov. 2019, pp. 333–359, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7120914/, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31269-5_15.

Hudson, R. (2023). The Big Book of Terps: Understanding Terpenes and Synergy in Cannabis (J. Graddon, Ed.) (2nd ed.). Hudson Press.