Sentences with phrase «terpene limonene»

We know that the lemony aura of limonene is more than just a scent, as it can be found in our blood after exposure.8 Furthermore, several anticancer cellular pathways appear to be affected by the terpene limonene, leading some to suggest it has anticancer, or chemopreventative, benefits.9 While feeding it to rats in studies has revealed some efficacy against breast tumors, 10 we have a ways to go before we can make such bold claims in humans.

Not exact matches

Whereas terpenes are generally credited with giving pot its varied fragrances — limonene, for example, imparts a snappy, citrusy perfume — the cannabis industry and some researchers have espoused the controversial idea that such compounds can enhance or alter THC's psychoactive and medicinal properties.

Companies such as NaPro Research and Phylos have begun working out how to breed cannabis varieties with specific levels of popular terpenes — including limonene and pinene as well as myrcene, which some believe potentiates THC's effects — for a designed experience.

«Limonene is the terpene that makes an orange's smell.

An important terpene contained in lemons, as well as in other citrus fruits, is d - limonene, which is a natural solvent of cholesterol and has been used clinically to dissolve cholesterol - containing gallstones.

As mentioned earlier, forest bathing helps fight against cancer cell growth, and that's due in part to the terpene D - limonene.