CARYOPHYLLENE (Pepper Spice Woody) is found in a variety of edible plants and herbs and smells of pepper and spice, and can also be found in black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, oregano, basil and rosemary. It has long been used in anti-inflammatory topicals and creams and is also thought to reduce anxiety, and is recommended for treating alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
HUMULENE (Earthy Herbal Spice) is most commonly found in hops, which is also its most pronounced flavour characteristic. it can be also found in clove, sage, and black pepper. It's thought to suppress appetite and is currently being studied for its effects on cancer cells.
OCIMENE (Sweet Herbal Woody) is found in a wide variety of fruits and herbs, including mint, parsley, pepper, basil, mangoes, and orchids. It is noted for having a sweet, herbaceous, and woody aroma. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antiviral properties.
PINENE (Pine Earthy Herbal) smells like pine trees, with a hint of rosemary. A relatively common terpene also found in rosemary, orange peels, basil and parsley. It has been studied for a variety of positive effects, including helping with focus and respiratory inflammation.
TERPINOLENE (Pine Woody Citrus) can be found in sage, rosemary, apples, tea trees, cumin and nutmeg. It has a piney or woody aroma with hints of citrus and herbal spice. Its strong aromatic properties make it a commonly used ingredient in soaps, perfumes, lotions, and flavours. It acts as a sedative with antiseptic properties.