Aroma: earthy, herbal, clove-like, nutty, green-vegetative, citrus, diesel

Effects: muscle relaxing, elevated mood, uplift, creative, calm

Found in: mangoes, lemongrass, thyme, hops, verbena

Benefits: inflamation, insomnia, muscle spasms, pain relief

Often described as one of the most 'earthy' smelling terpenes, with musky notes somewhat similar to cloves. Potent analgesic, anti-inflamatory and anti-biotic. It blocks the actions of cytochrome, aflatoxin B and other pro-mutagens that are implecated in carcinogenesis. Present in many essential oils associated with antidepressant and uplifting effects.

Aroma: citrus, citrus peel, lemon, orange, grapefruit, herbal

Effects: elevated mood, relaxation, inspiring, calm, uplifting

Found in: citrus peels, mint, juniper, rosemary, pine

Benefits: anti-depression, anti-fungal, anti-anxiety, gastric reflux

Aroma: sweet, woody, dry-clove, pepper, spice, earthy

Effects: elevated mood, relaxation, calm, rest

Found in: black pepper, clove, cotton, oregano, cinnamon

Benefits: pain relief, muscle spasms, insomnia, gastrointestinal, topical analgesic

The major terpene found abundantly in black pepper, clove and cotton. It has a sweet, woody, dry-clove odour and tastes pepper-spicy with camphor and astringent citrus backgrounds. It docks n the CB2 receptor site, the same site with which CBD has an affinity. It may also help reduce inflammation.

Aroma: earthy, sharp pine, pine resin, cedarwood, rosemary, citrus, floral, herbal

Effects: memory retention, alertness, focus, energy

Found in: pine, rosemary, basil, dill

Benefits: asthma, inflammation, improves memory

a-Pinene is an earthy, piney, herbal terpene with a sharp pine and cedarwood flavour and a distinct focusing effect and responsible for the distinct scents in pine needles and rosemary. It increases focus, self-satisfaction and energy and is known to increase alterness.

Aroma: earthy, fresh, pine, rosemary, citrus, floral, herbal

Effects: memory retention, alertness, focus, energy

Found in: pine, rosemary, basil, dill

Benefits: asthma, inflammation, improves memory

b-Pinene is a fresh, cooling terpene with a strong aroma of woody, resinous pine. b-Pinene is the molecule responsible for the unmistakable smells of basil and dill. It increases focus, self-satisfaction and energy and is known to increase alterness.

Aroma: spring flowers, lily of the valley, spicy overtones

Effects: sedative, muscle relaxer, uplift, creative, calm

Found in: lavender, neroli

Benefits: insomnia, sedative, anti-inflammation, topical skin application

Linalool acts on the human body in a number of beneficial ways. It has been used as a natural soporific, anti-inflamation, anxiolytic and topical skin application for millennia. A powerful anti-inflamatory and analgesic. It is a component of several sedating essential oils, and is shown to be a smooth muscle relaxer. Calming and soothing, this effect is ideal for nighttime.

Aroma: hops, woodsy, earthy, spicy undertones

Effects: sedative, muscle relaxer, calming, rest

Found in: hops, basil, coriander, cloves, ginseng, ginger

Benefits: pain blocker / relief, relieve fear and stress, appetite suppressant

Humelene gets its name from hops, which is Humulus. Known best for the aroma and flavours it provides beer through hops, it's used for its anti-inflammatory properties and analgesic effects that block pain and relieve fear and stress. Humelene is release when hops are steeped and can be used as an effective sedative.

Aroma: woody, herbacious, pine, citrus

Effects: sedative, muscle relaxer, energy, uplift

Found in: cardamom, confiers, cumin, lilac, marjoram, nutmeg, rosemary, sage, tea tree

Benefits: anti-anxiety, insomnia, stress relief

Terpinolene is a herbal terpene that exudes a green floral and piney aroma and has been known for its uplifting and energetic effect. Hints of citrus are often detectable.

Aroma: woody, hint of citrus, herbal, diesel

Effects: relaxing, sleep assisting, sedative

Found in: citrus peel, ginger, jasmine, lavender, lemongrass, tea tree

Nerolidol is a delicate, floral terpene with an aroma indicative of rose, apple, and citrus. Nerolidol is a sedsquiterpene, which means it is less volatile and more aromatic that monoterpenes. It has been traditionally used for relaxing, sedative and sleep-assisting effect.

Aroma: warm floral, honey, apples, chamomile

Effects: sedative, stress reduction, focus, calm

Found in: chamomile

Benefits: anti-depressant, stress reduction

Produced in moderate amounts in the Chamomile flower. It is a sedative and an anti-depressant that works well for stress reduction. Anti-inflamatory, anti-irritant, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-fungal and analgesic properties. Penetrates the skin easily and enhances the absorbtion of other molecules.

Aroma: camphor, minty, citrus, herbal, earthy

Effects: increased circulation, pain relief, centering, balancing, stimulating

Found in: eucalyptus, mint, rosemary, tea tree, mugwort, bay leaves, sweet basil, sage

It has a camphor-minty odour. It is responsible for the pleasurable and cooling scents found in eucalyptus, mint, rosemary, tea tree, mugwort, bay leaves, sweet basil, sage. Considered to be centering, balancing and stimulating. It's used to increase circulation and pain relief, among other topical uses. It helps to control optimal breathing. Showing promise in treating memory loss associated with Alzheimers.