Myrcene is a common terpene in the cannabis plant, in the botanic field, many name it the mother of all terpenes, due to the many important and diverse benefits. Its name derives from a Brazilian bush named Myrcia Sphaerocarpa, it is also one of the main compounds in lemon grass - that grants it a soothing and relaxing quality.

Where can you find Myrcene?

• Mango
• Cinnamon
• Black Pepper
• Cloves
• Basil
• Hops
• Thyme

The interesting thing about Myrcene, is that the quantity of it in the cannabis plant will determine if it is of the sativa type - energetic, or the indica - soothing.

What is the smell of Myrcene?

Cannabis species with high concentrations of Myrcene at times possess a sweet, gentle scent, but mostly it is a musky, peppery, spicy, and soil like smell.

What benefits Myrcene has to offer?

• Relaxing, helps falling asleep and improves the quality of sleep
• Lowering anxiety and stress
• Anti-seizure (in rodents)
• Prevention of stomach ulcers
• Strengthening immune system
• Improves the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect of other cannabinoids and terpenes
• Reducing pain by reducing inflammation in materials such as lemon grass due to its Myrcene content, together with THC

The side effects of Myrcene

Side effects are not common nor many, some are even considered as wanted effects such as: * Sleeping and drowsiness Bigger euphoric high when consuming cannabis and THC that includes Myrcene

Cannabis species with high Myrcene content

• AK-47
• Blue Dream
• ACDC
• Bubba Kush
• Harlequin
• Kosher Tangie
• Mango Kush
• White Widow
• Critical Mass
• Grape Ape
  
  Higher levels of Myrcene, are usually related to a faster and more effective psychoactive high influence, it is speculated that Myrcene aids in the absorption of THC and other cannabinoids, which turns them more potent, with no need to increase the dosage.
  To conclude, Myrcene is one of the more unique terpenes known to us, one of the more useful as of now, and is blessed with a special scent that grants it a relaxing effect - the terpene works in synergy with THC, and amplifies this cannabinoids effect.