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The Benefits of Beta-Caryophyllene: A Hemp Terpene for Natural Healing and Wellness

The Benefits of Beta-Caryophyllene: A Hemp Terpene for Natural Healing and Wellness

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Terpenes are natural compounds found in many plants, including black pepper, cloves and hemp flowers. Terpenes are the individual compounds that make up an essential oil profile and they are responsible for the plant's aroma and flavor, while also providing valuable therapeutic benefits. Terpenes are known to have potential health benefits and can work in conjunction with cannabinoids, such as CBD, to enhance the effects of these compounds in the body.

 

Beta-caryophyllene (BCP) is a unique terpene found in various plants, including black pepper, cloves, and hemp. Unlike any other terpene, it behaves like a cannabinoid in the body and is the only terpene known to interact with the body's endocannabinoid system. This interaction gives beta-caryophyllene a host of unique health benefits that make it an important compound in the world of natural medicine.

 

When terpenes like are ingested or inhaled through smoking hemp or ingesting a hemp tincture or gummy, they can work in conjunction with cannabinoids to enhance their effects in the body. The combination of cannabinoids and terpenes is known as the "entourage effect," which means that the compounds work together to produce more significant effects than they would individually.

 

One of the most significant health benefits of beta-caryophyllene is its anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation is a common factor in many chronic diseases, including arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease. Studies have shown that beta-caryophyllene can reduce inflammation by inhibiting the production of inflammatory cytokines.

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Beta-caryophyllene is also an excellent pain reliever. It has been shown to activate the body's CB2 receptors, which are involved in pain sensation. In one study, beta-caryophyllene reduced pain in mice by activating these receptors. This suggests that it may have potential as a natural pain reliever for conditions like chronic pain, migraines, and neuropathic pain.

 

In addition to its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, beta-caryophyllene has also been studied for its potential in treating anxiety and depression. The terpene has been shown to have anxiolytic effects, meaning that it can reduce anxiety and promote a sense of calm. One study found that beta-caryophyllene reduced anxiety in mice by activating the CB2 receptors.

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Beta-caryophyllene may also have potential in treating alcoholism and drug addiction. One study found that the terpene reduced voluntary alcohol intake in mice and reduced the physical and psychological symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Another study found that beta-caryophyllene reduced the cravings for cocaine in rats.

Terpenes can work in conjunction with cannabinoids such as CBD or CBG to enhance their effects in the body, making them valuable compounds in the world of natural medicine.

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We offer products that are naturally high in beta-caryophyllene. We grow specific hemp strains and extract them together to produce a full-spectrum concentrate that is naturally high in BCP. We then add this concentrate to our High Potency Tinctures, Pain Balms and Sleep Wellness Gummies. This valuable terpene is just one of the qualities that makes Organic Green Roots products an excellent choice for those seeking natural pain relief, anti-inflammatory benefits, anxiety and depression relief, and general wellness support. 

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