What cannabis strains have high concentrates of the Îą-pinene terpene and how can I use it to my advantage?
Pinene is the main terpene in pine trees which gives them their characteristic scent. Itâs found in high amounts in rosemary and cannabis. Although pinene has two main isomers, alphaâ and beta-pinene, alpha-pinene is the dominant one found in cannabis and what I will be referring to.
The a-PINENE terpene is a Bronchodilator: Ethan Russoâs 2011 study, Taming THC, vindicated pineneâs centuries of use as a folk remedy for asthma by showing that pinene works as a bronchodilator. Despite this benefit to the upper respiratory tract, pinene has not been shown to be risk free: as this 2002 study shows, prolonged exposure can irritate the upper airway. Irritation seems relatively minor, however, compared to its benefits as a bronchodilator.
Memory: It was known as early as 2005 that pinene can inhibit acetylcholinesterase activity in the brain which has been shown to increase memory retention. Taming THC also explored pineneâs ability to boost memory by acetylcholinesterase inhibition and found it to help with retention.
Some other benifit this terpene has is:
This 2012 study on mice showed, for the first time, that pinene could slow the growth of tumors but could not identify the mechanism through which it worked. A 2013 study looking at its effects on neuroblastoma cells found that pinene decreased proliferation of cancerous cells. Most recently, we learned earlier this year that pinene was also helpful at mitigating the damages of hepatoma carcinoma and was viable as a potential anti-tumor drug.
Some strains to look out for that have high concentrates of a-PINENE are:
Jack Herer is a sativa-dominant cannabis strain. Combining a Haze hybrid with a Northern Lights #5 and Shiva Skunk cross. Effects are happy, Energetic, Uplifted, Focused, Creative and Euphoric.
Dutch treat is the dense, sticky buds that have an intense smell of sweet fruits mixed with pine and eucalyptus trees. The cerebral high comes on quick and leaves consumers feeling uplifted and euphoric while reducing stress and relaxing the mind.
A powerful indica revered for its potent therapeutic qualities. Though mostly indica, Romulan growers insist sativa genetics have crept in over time, lending it intense cerebral effects. a powerful indica revered for its potent therapeutic qualities. Though mostly indica, Romulan growers insist sativa genetics have crept in over time, lending it intense cerebral effects.
Blue Dream, a sativa-dominant hybrid.  Crossing a Blueberry indica with the sativa Haze.  Blue Dream delivers swift symptom relief without heavy sedative effects. This makes Blue Dream a popular daytime medicine for patients treating pain, depression, nausea, and other ailments requiring a high THC strain.
This strain is a descendant of Sweet Pink Grapefruit and Big Skunk #1. Some varieties of Island Sweet Skunk have a heightened CBD content to help patients treating anxiety, inflammation, and muscle spasms.
OG Kush makes up the genetic backbone of West Coast cannabis varieties, but in spite of its ubiquity, its genetic origins remain a mystery. This famed strain arrived in Los Angeles in 1995 after being transplant coast-to-coast from Florida by its original propagators (now known as Imperial Genetics), along with âThe Bubba,â which gave way to Bubba Kush. There are many different phenotypes of OG Kush, some of which include Tahoe OG, SFV OG, Ghost OG, and Diablo OG.
OG Kush is cherished for its ability to crush stress under the weight of its heavy euphoria. It carries an earthy pine and sour lemon scent with woody undertones, an aroma that has become the signature of OG Kush varieties and descendants. Feels Relaxing, Happy,Euphoric,Uplifted, & Sleepy
Strawberry Cough is a potent sativablend with mysterious genetic origins. The skunky, berry flavors will capture your senses while the cerebral, uplifting effects provide an aura of euphoria that is sure to leave a smile on your face. Strawberry Cough is a great solution for managing social anxietiesand to balance yourself in times of elevated stress.
