terpene spotlight: myrcene

terpene highlight series

this is the first edition of our new terpene highlight series that will choose a specific terpene and discuss its effects and benefits within cannabis. This week we will highlight myrcene.

but first, what are terpenes?

they are naturally occurring chemical compounds responsible for cannabis strains’ varying characteristics. this includes their flavour, aroma and effects. various strains will have multiple terpenes present and their combination with each other (as well as with THC and CBD) will produce something called “the entourage effect”.

myrcene – what is it?

myrcene is one of the most common terpenes within cannabis strains in ontario, and is the most dominant terpene featured in over 20% of all strains available.

myrcene is found in mangoes, hops and basil and when present in cannabis, tends to produce a ‘relaxant’ or ‘sedative’ effect. cannabis strains that are myrcene dominant tend to smell a bit peppery, spicy, earthy and musky.

here are some strains we have across all our stores that are myrcene dominant – try them out today!

Spinach – Blue Dream Pre-Roll (Sat) – 1x1g
RIFF – Subway Scientist Pre-Roll (Ind) – 1x1g
Good Supply – Purple Monkey 510 Thread Cartridge (Ind) – 1g
Back Forty – Fruity Pebbles OG (Ind) – 3.5g