Many people love to drink tea before bed, or just during a relaxing time. Even with so many different options to choose from, Chamomile tea is often selected. The effects are partly due to the potential benefits of the alpha-bisabolol terpene. Specifically, for its potential ability to induce states of relaxation and help with stomach issues.
Continue reading to learn more about the alpha-bisabolol terpene and the strains it can be found in.
The Alpha-Bisabolol Terpene
One of the active ingredients in chamomile is the little-known terpene, alpha-bisabolol (α-bisabolol). Cannabis strains can also contain this terpene. Sometimes it is referred to as simply, bisabolol, or the levomenol terpene. Alpha-bisabolol was discovered in the 1950s and continues to be used by many to treat various ailments and afflictions.
Terpenes are what give cannabis strains their distinctive flavors, scents, and may play a part in the potential mental and physiological benefits consumers may experience. Secreted from glands that produce cannabinoids like THC and CBD, terpenes appear in the sticky trichomes of female cannabis plants. Many recognize the bisabolol terpene because it tends to give strains a warm floral fragrance, similar to that of honey, apples, and chamomile.
Furthermore, alpha-bisabolol is a lesser terpene and is found alongside dominant terpenes like myrcene and limonene. Additionally, the terpene is produced in several plants: the South African candela tree, the figwort plant, the Brazilian Candeia tree, and a host of different cannabis strains.
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Potential Alpha-Bisabolol Terpene Benefits
The terpene was first derived from German Chamomile. Generally, chamomile is a powerful herb used for many different afflictions such as anxiety. Additionally, according to the National Library of Medicine, this lesser terpene’s presence may also bring anticancer and antibacterial properties, among other benefits.
Specifically, Bisabolol’s analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties make it helpful in fighting infections and reducing pain. As a result, Bisabolol can be found in many CBD products and cannabis-based topicals. This compound is used in a variety of skin-care products and cosmetics, likely because of its combined fragrance, potential medicinal benefits, and ability to penetrate the skin deeply. All in all, whether you need something to calm your mind or inflamed skin, the presence of alpha-bisabolol may produce results in varying degrees.
Alpha-Bisabolol Heavy Strains
Interested in trying strains that contain a large amount of alpha-bisabolol? Strains with high concentrations of the terpene include Ice Cream Cake, Dolato, Girl Scout Cookies, Black Lime, Headband, Harle-Tsu, Pink Kush, Rockstar, and ACDC, among others.
Girl Scout Cookies
A flavorful strain with legendary background is Girl Scout Cookies. The indica-leaning hybrid is a cross of OG Kush and F1 Durban Poison strains. The result is a flower with a THC content of around 19%. Many marijuana patients consume GSC products for their potential relief from symptoms associated with chronic pain, nausea, and appetite loss.
Want to learn more about the GSC strain and road to fame, then click here.
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Harle-Tsu
The charming Harle-Tsu strain is a CBD-dominant hybrid that may be excellent at relieving pain and inflammation and help with focus. It is a cross between Harlequin and Sour Tsunami, both of those strains are high in concentrations of myrcene along with alpha-bisabolol. Additionally, offspring of Harle-Tsu include Ringo’s Gift and Stephen Hawking Kush.
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Black Lime
The Black Lime strain is a potent indica variety that comes from a cross of Northern Lights, Purple Kush, Lime Afghani, and Chemdawg Special Reserve. Many consumers say that smoking the strain helps alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression. Furthermore, the flavor of the strain includes lime, pepper, and citrus.
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Headband
The Headband strain comes from cross of two legends: Sour Diesel and OG Kush. The strain produces a smooth smoke, embodying both parent flavors of spicy citrus and gas. Additionally, consumers say Headband is excellent for reducing stress and pain.
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Ice Cream Cake
Consumers love the indica strain, Ice Cream Cake, because of its creamy flavor profile with sweet hints of vanilla and sugary dough. The strain is a cross of Wedding Cake with Gelato #33 and may be found with a THC percentage of around 23%. Consuming the Ice Cream Cake strain may lead to a balanced cerebral high, potentially leaving your mind and body completely relaxed.
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Dolato
Dolato is created from a blend of Do-Si-Dos with Gelato #41. When smoked, you can taste the indica hybrid’s terpene profile, which features an earthy, gassy, and creamy taste. Additionally, Dolato maybe perfect for a cozy and quiet night in, because of its potential ability to make people feel stress-free and sedated.
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ACDC
The CBD-dominant ACDC strain is made from a phenotype of Cannatonic. Furthermore, the strain can be found containing around 13% CBD. Many medical marijuana patients choose ACDC to help treat symptoms associated with pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and chemotherapy.
To learn more about other CBD-dominant strains, like ACDC, click here.
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Rockstar
When you cross Rockbud and Sensi Star, you get the equally epic Rockstar strain. It is an indica strain that can potentially produce powerful mind and body effects. Furthermore, according to Leafly, consumers say smoking Rockstar relieved some users’ headaches, pain, and sleep disorders.
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Pink Kush
Pink Kush is a delicious indica-dominant hybrid strain, that when grown correctly, will produce a pink tinted nug that may create strong body effects. It gets its color from the pink hairs that burst out from under the snowy looking trichomes. Furthermore, the scent of the Pink Kush strain has notes of sweet vanilla and candy.
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OG Shark
OG Shark is a potent and rare hybrid marijuana strain containing both alpha-bisabolol and linalool. Because of this, the strain has an earthy aroma, and potential sedating and relaxing qualities. Specifically, medical marijuana patients choose OG Shark to potentially relieve symptoms associated with nausea, pain, and insomnia.
Read more about strains that contain linalool here.
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