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.