Description: Myrcene is a monoterpene with an earthy aroma found in mango, lemongrass, thyme, and hops.
Aroma: Cloves, Earthy, Herbal
Boiling Point: 168°C
Reported Effects: Sedation + Relaxation, Sleep Aid, Antioxidant, Muscle Relaxant, Anticarcinogenic.
Studies:
- Cannabinoids in the management of difficult to treat pain
- Central effects of citral, myrcene and limonene, constituents of essential oil chemotypes from Lippia alba (Mill.) n.e. Brown
Strains: Granddaddy Purple, Amnesia, Trainwreck –via leafly.com
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