Terpenes 101: What is Caryophyllene and What Does it Do?
What is Caryophyllene?
Caryophyllene, also called beta-caryophyllene or BCP, this terpene can be found in hops, cloves, black pepper, oregano, cinnamon, basil and strains of cannabis. If you’ve ever taken a whiff of herb with a funky bite that hits like smelling cracked pepper, it’s likely rich in caryophyllene.
Cannabis strains with high levels of caryophyllene tend to be pungent and musky like: Bubba Kush, Sour Diesel, Chemdog, Death Star, and Gelato among others. Given its strong aroma it’s one of the most easily detected by smell in a strain next to the unmistakable citrusy punch of limonene.
It’s unique due to its ability to act as a cannabinoid and directly activate a cannabinoid receptor, especially CB2 receptors. Because of this unique super power it can aid with issues like inflammation, anxiety and pain all by itself.
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What are the potential benefits of Caryophyllene?
Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Properties
A recent study shows that this terpene can help reduce inflammation and be a helpful therapeutic for inflammatory bowel disease, colitis as well as help reduce stress related cell regeneration
Could Help Fight Addiction
A study on mice showed promise for caryophyllene’s potential to reduce alcohol intake, making this terpene a possible treatment for addiction
Could Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Due to its activation of the CB2 receptor it is a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of inflammation, pain, atherosclerosis, and osteoporosis. Its ability to induce euphoric effects without the presence of THC can aid in reduction of anxiety.
Caryophyllene FAQ
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What is caryophyllene and what does this cannabis terpene do?
https://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/caryophyllene-terpene
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24210682/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24999220/
Beta-caryophyllene is a dietary cannabinoid
https://www.pnas.org/content/105/26/9099
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Terpenes 101: What is Caryophyllene and What Does it Do?
Caryophyllene, also called beta-caryophyllene or BCP, this terpene can be found in hops, cloves, black pepper, oregano, cinnamon, basil and strains of cannabis. If you’ve ever taken a whiff of herb with a funky bite that hits like smelling cracked pepper, it’s likely rich in caryophyllene.
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