One of the terms you might hear in cannabis circles is “caryophyllene.” What is it, you ask? According to Wikipedia, “caryophyllene, more formally-β-caryophyllene, is a natural bicyclic sesquiterpene that is a constituent of many essential oils, especially clove oil, the oil from the stems and flowers of Syzygium aromaticum, the essential oil of Cannabis sativa, rosemary, and hops.” And while the high you experience is attributed to THC, caryophyllene reduces the nausea it can cause and increases your appetite. That is one of the reasons for its popularity with smokers and weed users.

In order to clarify everything as much as possible we’ve listed the 4 benefits and effects (which are basically the same thing here) of caryophyllene below:

• Anti-tumor – due to its use as an enhanced anti-inflammatory, caryophyllene might also serve as an anti-tumor by increasing anti-metastatic activity of cancer cells. However, researchers have warned that only single cells were tested and that additional testing may be required to determine how caryophyllene will affect malignant, high mass tumoral growth.

• Anti-inflammatory – recent studies involving the use of caryophyllene to treat just about everything from allergies to osteoarthritis have shown that it may one day contribute to the management and treatment of certain chronic inflammatory diseases. It should be noted that the research was conducted with higher caryophyllene levels than what someone is likely to experience in a smoking session.

• Antioxidant – one of the more beneficial effects of caryophyllene is that it can act as an antioxidant. These are chemicals that help remove the cell-damaging or aging and illness causing unstable atoms (“free radicals”) from the body. Caryophyllene may have a use as an anti-aging lotion and a sunscreen additive.

• Sedative – marijuana’s sedative nature and its ability to contribute to sleep is a well-known side effect of high-THC strains. Recent research has indicated that extremely high doses of caryophyllene might have sedative effects on lab mice. Once again, more research about this is warranted. However, one can readily see how even the smallest amount of caryophyllene combined with CBD’s and THC’s sedative characteristics could contribute to a person’s desire to sleep.

Interestingly enough, caryophyllene will not get you high by itself. Consuming THC is the only way that a person can experience the effects of smoking weed. The problem is, unless you buy some type of caryophyllene extract or a high-CBD or a lower THC strain there’s no other way that you can consume one substance without the other item. We have experts that can help you or your may connect with your friends to enjoy a smoke.

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