Cymene

The terpene cymene gives thyme and oregano their characteristic sweet scent of citrus, wood and earth with turpentine undertones. In smaller concentrations, it is also found in anise, cannabis, coriander, and cumin. Cymene’s extremely low oral toxicity and its significant entourage effect have the scientific community actively studying its therapeutic applications as an anti-inflammatory, painkiller, antibiotic, anti-tumour, anti-convulsant, and as a potential treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic brain injury. Cannabis strains containing cymene tend towards relaxation, sedation, and feelings of calmness making them ideal for insomnia and anxiety.

The terpene cymene gives thyme and oregano their characteristic sweet scent of citrus, wood and earth.

Sources:

Anise (Pimpinella anisum), coriander (Coriandrum sativum), cumin (Cuminum cyminum), oregano (Origanum vulgare) thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and cannabis (Cannabis sativa)

Sensory:

Sweet scent of citrus, wood and earth with turpentine undertones.

Therapeutic benefits:

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibiotic, anti-tumour, anti-convulsant, and potential treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic brain injury.

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