Description: Pinene is a monoterpene with a crisp aroma, found in pine needles, rosemary, basil, parsley, and dill.
Aroma: Pine
Boiling Point: Alpha 155°C, Beta 166°C
Reported Effects: Alertness, Creativity, Euphoria, Memory Retention, Asthmatic Symptom Improvement, Antiseptic
Studies:
- Biological Activities of a-Pinene and β-Pinene Enantiomers
- Inhibitory effect of β-pinene, α-pinene and eugenol on the growth of potential infectious endocarditis causing Gram-positive bacteria
- Upper airway and pulmonary effects of oxidation products of (+)-alpha-pinene, d-limonene, and isoprene in BALB/c mice
- Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity by bicyclic monoterpenoids
Strains: Purple Kush, Bay Dream, AK-47 –via leafly.com
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