The Benefits of Humulene: A Powerhouse Terpene?



Humulene is a terpene found in hemp plants but also commonly found on your kitchen spice shelf in the form of ginger, clove, sage & basil! The terpene creates an earthy, herbal scent and benefits may include anti-inflammatory*, antimicrobial, and even appetite suppressant properties! Humulene has similar properties to myrcene in its relaxing effects but users may also experience a boost in creativity and a waning of anxiety too.

Because humulene has shown inhibitory effects against bacterial growth, it may become a valuable tool for fighting infection – an unlikely ally in the age of reduced antibiotic effectiveness? ** Reported benefits of humulene may also include mitigation of pain.*** With over 20% of American adults reporting pain daily,^ and the desire of many to seek more natural pain relief alternatives, it’s no wonder humulene has become a terpene of great interest and study!

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Learn more about terpene “entourage effects” or peruse our full terpene educational series below:

Limonene Terpenes
Borneol Camphene Terpenes
Bisabolol Terpenes
Carene Terpenes
Caryophyllene Terpenes
Eucalyptol Terpenes
Geraniol Terpenes
Linalool Terpenes
Myrcene Terpenes
Pinene Terpenes
Phytol Terpenes
Terpinolene Terpenes

* https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2785529/
** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32073898/
*** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34663685/
^ https://journals.lww.com/pain/Abstract/2022/02000/Prevalence_of_chronic_pain_among_adults_in_the.31.aspx