Fact Checked by Doctor NameCaryophyllene is found in black pepper, cinnamon, clove, and rosemary.
The flavor and smell are spicy, peppery, and woody from specific cannabis strains.
Medically beneficial caryophyllene may boost cannabis’ entourage effect.
What is Caryophyllene?
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Caryophyllene is 15-carbon, whereas pinene and limonene are 5-carbon. Call these substances β-caryophyllene or BCP. Initially isolated from clove bud oil.
Cannabis terpene caryophyllene matters. Chemdawg and Super Silver Haze taste peppery because of it.
Along with its smell, caryophyllene may be therapeutic.
What is Caryophyllene Used For?
Caryophyllene mostly activates CB2 receptors to reduce mouse inflammation. CB2 receptors regulate inflammation and immunity.
Caryophyllene activates CB2, making it may be therapeutic.
Caryophyllene relieves pain. It may boost CBD and THC’s pain-relieving entourage effect, according to research. This is because caryophyllene increases cannabis absorption.
Caryophyllene with cannabinoids may relieve chronic pain better than either alone.
How do you use Caryophyllene?
There are several ways caryophyllene can be consumed:
- Vaping or smoking cannabis strains high in caryophyllene. The top strains include Chemdawg, Super Silver Haze, and Sour Diesel.
- Consuming caryophyllene oil extracts or tinctures, occasionally with CBD, THC, or other terpenes.
- Applying caryophyllene-infused lotions, balms, or patches. Localized alleviation is possible with direct application.
- Taking edibles like candies, baked goods, or capsules containing CO2-extracted caryophyllene.
The optimal method depends on the desired effects. Vaping or smoking caryophyllene provides the fastest relief, while topicals and edibles offer longer-lasting effects.
When combined with CBD or THC, caryophyllene may require lower doses for therapeutic benefits.
