{"id":87321,"date":"2022-07-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/"},"modified":"2023-04-14T10:34:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T08:34:24","slug":"what-is-pinene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Pinene?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Pinene<\/strong> is a terpene that is very present in the plant kingdom. Terpenes are <strong>chemical substances<\/strong> found in plants that give them their flavors and scents. In other words, they give plants their <strong>organoleptic properties<\/strong>. You should know this by now if you have been reading our latest posts about terpenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/pineno.gif\" alt=\"pinene\" width=\"600\" height=\"453\" title=\"Structure of Pinene\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This terpene has plenty of qualities and some of them are centered around <strong>perfumes and cosmetics<\/strong>, although the pharmaceutical industry uses it the most. Lately they are studying its possible use as a bio combustible for <strong>electric engines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e1ca40a62e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e1ca40a62e\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/#Structure_of_Pinene\" >Structure of Pinene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/#Flavor_and_Scent_of_Pinene\" >Flavor and Scent of Pinene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/#Effects_and_Benefits_of_Pinene\" >Effects and Benefits of Pinene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/#Medicinal_Properties_of_Pinene\" >Medicinal Properties of Pinene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/#Strains_of_Cannabis_that_are_Rich_in_Pinene\" >Strains of Cannabis that are Rich in Pinene<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/#Haze_Berry\" >Haze Berry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/#Critical\" >Critical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/#Lavender\" >Lavender<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/#High_Level\" >High Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-pinene\/#Black_Dream\" >Black Dream<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structure_of_Pinene\"><\/span>Structure of Pinene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinene is a <strong>monoterpene<\/strong>, therefore it has <strong>10 carbon atoms<\/strong>. If you want to find out more about the different terpenes that are in plants, keep up to date with our posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinene has a liquid form that barely dissolves in water, it <strong>boils at 155\u00ba<\/strong> and its structurally formed by <strong>two<\/strong> different <strong>isomers<\/strong>: <strong>alpha-pinene (a-pinene)<\/strong> and<strong> beta-pinene (b-pinene)<\/strong>. The difference between these two resides in the organoleptic properties that they give the plant. We will approach that later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This liquid is in the resin of plenty of trees and plants. Its <strong>main function <\/strong>is to act as a repellent against insects and therefore, other external agents that could potentially attack the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flavor_and_Scent_of_Pinene\"><\/span>Flavor and Scent of Pinene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have mentioned before, pinene has two isomers with different flavors and scents. A-pinene has a smell that resembles <strong>rosemary or pine resin <\/strong>while b-pinene smells more <strong>like dill, parsley or basil.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pineno.jpg.webp\" alt=\"what is pinene\" width=\"600\" height=\"453\" title=\"Pine tree\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We can clearly assert that pinene has a <strong>fresh and herbal smell<\/strong> that is present in <strong>conifer <\/strong>trees like pine and in<strong> other ones<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pine<\/li><li>Fir tree<\/li><li>Artemisinin<\/li><li>Sage<\/li><li>Rosemary<\/li><li>Tea tree<\/li><li>Eucalyptus<\/li><li>Cannabis Sativa L.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the concrete case of <strong>cannabis plants<\/strong>, this terpene is mostly present in isomer structure of <strong>a-pinene.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_and_Benefits_of_Pinene\"><\/span>Effects and Benefits of Pinene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinene on its own gives a <strong>sense of alert effect<\/strong>, hence it is a basic ingredient in <strong>aromatherapy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This terpene is also often used to make <strong>cosmetics or perfumes <\/strong>because of its fragrance as it serves to give a <strong>nice scent<\/strong> to perfumes, creams or deodorants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinene is known to <strong>improve short term memory<\/strong> and it has been discovered that its action is essential in <strong>the entourage effect<\/strong>. As you already know, the entourage effect is when terpenes come together and synergize with cannabis components to give it its characteristic attributes. Strains with <strong>high THC levels <\/strong>decrease short term memory but strains with pinene content will <strong>counteract that effect<\/strong>. The same applies to other undesirable THC effects like <strong>paranoia or anxiety.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medicinal_Properties_of_Pinene\"><\/span>Medicinal Properties of Pinene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have slightly mentioned the <strong>medicinal properties <\/strong>of this terpene along the post. As well as its aromatherapy uses, it also has medicinal and <strong>therapeutic uses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinene\u2019s medicinal properties were already widely use in <strong>Chinese traditional medicine<\/strong> as an <strong>antitumor<\/strong> substance. A study that took place in 2015 links the use of pinene to a <strong>40% reduction of melanomas<\/strong> in the rodents subjected to the trial. For this reason, it is believed that pinene has antitumor properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, some evidence shows that pinene could potentially treat upper respiratory infections and act as a<strong> bronchodilator.<\/strong> It is perfect to treat <strong>asthma<\/strong> and other respiratory illnesses. It also <strong>protects your lungs from certain viral infections.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This terpene could be effective as an <strong>anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial, stomach protector and antioxidant.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strains_of_Cannabis_that_are_Rich_in_Pinene\"><\/span>Strains of Cannabis that are Rich in Pinene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One same family strain can have a wide range of components, from terpenes to cannabinoids or other substances. Even though there are other terpenes involved, we want to mention some strains that are <strong>rich in pinene.<\/strong> The following cannabis strains have organoleptic properties that they have obtained from pinene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haze_Berry\"><\/span>Haze Berry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This strain is <strong>sativa<\/strong> dominant and offers a euphoric and stimulant <strong>effect<\/strong> in the mind but also a soft body effect that will leave you very relaxed. These effects come from its <strong>high THC levels.<\/strong> Its <strong>flavor<\/strong> is very influence by its predecessor, <strong>Blueberry<\/strong>, and it tastes pretty much like cranberries and wild berries. This strain can be helpful in treating depression, anxiety or fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/haze-berry-300x300.jpg.webp\" alt=\"haze berry\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" title=\"Haze Berry\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Critical\"><\/span>Critical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>hybrid<\/strong> strain has the best of both worlds and it gives an excellent combination of a euphoric effect and a powerfully <strong>relaxing and sedative <\/strong>one. It has a citrus flavor with some fruity and exotic touches. Its <strong>scent<\/strong> is sweet with intense fruit hints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/critical-300x300.jpg.webp\" alt=\"pinene\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" title=\"Critical\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lavender\"><\/span>Lavender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lavender has won <strong>plenty of prizes<\/strong>, specially in indica categories. In 2005 it won the <strong>HTTC Indica Cup<\/strong>. As a proper indica, it has very a <strong>relaxing effect<\/strong> without wearing you down. It <strong>tastes <\/strong>sweet and a bit like Afghan hash mixed with spicy and herby flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lavender-300x300.jpg.webp\" alt=\"lavender\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" title=\"Lavender\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Level\"><\/span>High Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This<strong> pure sativa <\/strong>strain has a very <strong>strong stimulant effect<\/strong> that will not leave you indifferent and thus, will help you activate your body. As we have seen, this quality comes from pinene. It has earthy and lemony tinges that are perceived as an aftertaste and a peculiar sweet and fruity <strong>flavor<\/strong>. Its scents are fruity and intense. This strain can surely be helpful in a<strong> therapeutic level<\/strong> as a mood stabilizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/high-level-300x300.jpg.webp\" alt=\"pinene\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" title=\"High Level\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_Dream\"><\/span>Black Dream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A hybrid strain with a subtle and pleasant<strong> effect<\/strong> that is quite typical in sativa plants. Its <strong>flavor<\/strong> is fruity with incense and earthy hints and a bit spicy. Its <strong>aroma<\/strong> is also a bit spicy and sweet with some wood fragrance touches. On a <strong>medicinal level<\/strong>, it improves your mood and increases the appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/black-dream-300x300.jpg.webp\" alt=\"black dream \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" title=\"Black Dream\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still want to <strong>know more about terpenes,<\/strong> do not hesitate to read our other related posts where we explain flavors, properties, effects and scents of other types. <strong>Which one is your favorite?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pinene is a terpene that is very present in the plant kingdom. Terpenes are chemical substances found in plants that give them their flavors and scents. In other words, they give plants their organoleptic properties. 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