Terpene of the Month : March 2021

Humulene

Humulene is one of the most common terpenes to occur in cannabis. In addition to cannabis. Humulene was first found in the essential oils of humulus lupulus (or common hops), a species of plant in the hemp family that gives beer its distinctive bitter “hoppy” taste. Depending on the other terpenes present in a strain, humulene can give cannabis a beer-like scent, too.

Elsewhere, its aroma is subtle: earthy and woody, with spicy, herbal notes. You’ll also find humulene in coriander, basil, clove, black pepper, sage, and the balsam fir tree. In cannabis, you’ll find it most often in sativa strains.

Potential Medical Effects: Anti-inflammatory Antitumor