“Meet the Terpenes”: Limonene, the Zesty, Cancer-Fighting Terpene.

Welcome back to “Meet the Terpenes,” our new blog series on the most aromatic and flavorful components of cannabis. If you missed our introductory post on terpenes, be sure to check it out here.

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Meet the Terpene: Limonene

Sometimes referred to as: D-Limonene, d limonene

Aroma / Taste: citrus, sweet, tangy, orange and lemon, slightly bitter

Occurs naturally in:  the zest and rinds of citrus fruits, rosemary, juniper and peppermint

Limonene uses: cleaning solutions, perfumes, flavoring agents

Limonene Medicinal Uses and Health Benefits: aids digestion, eliminates gallstones, reduces acid reflux, helps with weight loss, stimulates the immune system, treats yeast infections and athlete’s foot, helps treat anxiety and depression, reduces inflammation, inhibits cancer cell growth, reduces the size of cancerous tumors.

Common effects: A general uplift in mood and attitude, stress relief, general feelings of peacefulness and calm.

If Limonene had an astrological sign, it would be: Libra

Popular Cannabis Strains with High Levels of Limonene:

• Super Lemon Haze (Sativa)
• Tangie (Sativa)
• Jack Herer (Sativa)
• Lemon Shining Silver Haze (Sativa-Dominant Hybrid)
• Sour Diesel (Sativa-Dominant Hybrid))
• OG Kush (Sativa-Dominant Hybrid)
• Lemon Skunk (Hybrid)
• Berry White (Indica)

Limonene-rich cannabis strains pair well with:

• Salmon
• Bell Peppers
• Cauliflower
• Ginger and Cilantro-Spiced Dishes
• Gruyere
• Chardonnay
• American Blonde Ale
• Bavarian-style Hefeweizen
• Dark Chocolate

What is limonene? An Overview

The limonene terpene has a conspicuous scent that initially presents mostly as citrus but its sharp, slightly bitter and tangy notes mix with sweetness to create a surprisingly complex flavor profile. Limonene offers a variety of aromas that can be emphasized by the other terpenes present in a cannabis strain.

In fact, just like its star-sign-equivalent, Libra, the terpene limonene plays very well with others, often bringing out the flavors, aromas, and even medicinal benefits of other terpenes (a phenomenon often referred to as  “the entourage effect”). Limonene helps other terpenes to be absorbed more readily into the human body and can increase the amount of THC and CBD that our bodies can process, too.

Limonene is sometimes referred to as the “anti-cancer terpene” for good reason. Several studies have confirmed that its anti-inflammatory properties are strong enough to prevent cancer and, in some cases, limonene actually helps to reduce the size of or even eradicate cancerous tumors. Findings have been so positive that scientists are conducting clinical trials on a limonene-based treatment for breast cancer right now!

But limonene’s health benefits don’t end there. Limonene acts as a digestive aid and is known to boost weight loss, reduce acid reflux, and soothe indigestion. Limonene for GERD refers to the taking of limonene supplements or limonene oil to reduce gastrointestinal health problems. Because of its powerful antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, limonene can also be used to treat a variety of infections like Candida, athlete’s foot, vaginal yeast infections, and ringworm. In regards to mental health, limonene eases the symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and depression.

You’ll find high levels of limonene most often in Sativa strains of cannabis and Sativa-dominant hybrids, although there are a couple of limonene-rich Indicas, too, (like Berry White).

Though the full flavors and aromas of terpenes could once only be enjoyed by smoking the cannabis flower, cannabis brands now offer cannabis concentrates that have been enhanced with limonene extraction and other terpenes. Cannabis brands also offer terpenes you can purchase to add to your concentrates and tinctures on your own, customizing your cannabis experience to your unique tastes.

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