Terpenes:
Terpenes, also known as terpenoids, are the largest and most diverse group of naturally occurring compounds.
Mostly found in plants, they form the major constituent of the essential plants oil.
Common plant sources of terpenes include tea, thyme, spanish sage, and many citrus fruits (e.g., lemon, orange, mandarin).
They are responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors associated with various types of vegetation, and can also be found in animals.
Most flowers, herbs and spices containing these essential oils, can be processed into various products for medicinal (aromatherapy) or cosmetic purposes (perfumes, incense, etc.).
They can considerably enhance your mood by stimulating or exciting, relaxing, focusing or making you feel satisfied.
Natural therapeutic properties can be extracted from plants containing these terpenes and used in teas, ointments, beverages, candy, and natural products of cleaning solvents, pesticides, and dyes.
We value terpenes for their therapeutic and medicinal purposes.
They are in spices, teas, and essential oils we use every day.
Teas we drink for their healing qualities include Green, Saffron, and Turmeric. The terpenes in these teas are known for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and calming characteristics.
Terpenes have a flexibility option for treatment because of their suppression to side effects that occur as the results of some medicines.
Terpenes being natural compounds are unlikely to affect the healthy cells or create a side effect, which attracts many researchers to exploit their capability in cancer treatment.
Most terpenes are found in of the trichome of the plant. Trichomes look like mushrooms that are shiny and sticky.
As the source of therapeutic, medicinal and recreational compounds, trichomes are valuable.
Terpenes are the most overlooked medicinal property of agriculture.
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For example, preliminary research suggests that some terpenes could have potential benefits for certain mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Certain terpenes were widely used in natural folk medicine. One such terpene is curcumin which holds anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antiseptic, antiplasmodial, astringent, digestive, diuretic, and many other properties. desiring the use of terpenes as a lead molecule in modern medicine.
Journaling reactions to different terpenes greatly increases goal for natural health and wellness.
Researching and studying the natural effects of terpenes having medicinal properties improving personal health and wellness is a time-consuming process; to which, the keeping of a terpene use journal is highly suggested.
This journal should include the notes on identification, medicinal goal properties, overall health, and the effects of each usage including mood.
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