"Ōdinus" C#5

Poor thing still got trichomes on its leaves. Transplanted up to 1 gallon (4L) airpots. Vermiculite base, soil then pumice stones on top, pumice stones act like perlite on steroids and acts as a good mulch to keep the heat off medium. Recovered very well from stress. I meant to top it but the main stem was mostly bud so I wasn't sure what I topped I would call it more of an FIM than a top. Either way, there are at least 4 main tops now, I dunno how many side shoots and it's still barely 8 inches tall. Very very 😊 Terpenes are aromatic oils found in all plants. These molecules are responsible for the distinct smell and taste of cannabis varieties and have an important role to play in the plant’s effects. Research has found that the cannabinoid and terpene profile of a particular cannabis strain can help the consumer to predict the experience they might have – either uplifting or sedating – along with other therapeutic effects. Terpenes may also hold their own pharmacologic importance as they seem to operate synergistically with cannabinoids, producing what is referred to as the entourage effect. While the science behind cannabis is still a work in progress — and a fairly complex one at that — what we do know is that these tiny molecules that exist throughout the plant world have an important role to play in the therapeutic effects of most plant-derived foods and medicine. Knowing the properties of the major cannabis terpenes can be a powerful tool when choosing a cannabis product. Specifically, you’ll want to understand the main terpenes found in high concentrations of cannabis, their aroma, effects, and potential therapeutic uses. Terpenes were first identified in the 19th century and got their name from turpentine, a product made from a pine tree resin that is rich in terpene known as pinene. Terpenes can be found in all plants, and are abundant in most fresh fruits, flowers, and vegetables. In fact, terpenes are the primary component of any “essential oil” and are also used all around the modern world, from flavoring ingredients to industrial cleaners. 1 2 Terpenes only recently rose to popularity among cannabis enthusiasts, but really, they’ve been around since the dawn of time. These molecules influence the smell and taste of different plants, and more importantly – they also serve ecological functions, such as protecting plants from predators, attracting pollinators, and fighting fungi. You may encounter the terms terpenoids, mono-terpenes, and sesqui-terpenes in terpene-related literature. The differences between these classifications are very minute and scientific, based on the chemical structure. For example, terpenes are made of hydrocarbons, specifically a five-carbon isoprene unit (C5H8). These “units” may be combined in any number of ways, much in the same way as Lego building blocks. They are building blocks for the plant to create a vast number of chemicals and are essential to plant life. If two units are combined you get a small smelly molecule like limonene. If you combine 8 isoprene units you get a larger molecule like lycopene. And if you combine millions of isoprene units you get a compound known as natural rubber latex–a very important industrial product used in everything from car tires to airplanes to yoga mats. 3 The mono-, sesqui-, and di- prefixes relate to the number of isoprene units. Terpenoids are simply oxygen-containing terpenes. Sure, this might not mean much to the average toker, but the nomenclature helps us to further appreciate terpenes and their significance in the cannabis plant. Research indicates that terpenes, along with cannabinoids, determine two of the essential functions of cannabis: The type of high a chemovar (strain) may cause. Which conditions it might help treat. Terpenes are produced in tiny resin glands on the surface of the cannabis plant known as trichomes. These glands are very small and often can look like crystals or even dust to the naked eye. The trichome is also where cannabinoids are made in the plant, but each of these molecules have their own unique therapeutic potential. Myrcene Aroma: herbal Also found in: sweet basil, bay leaves, lemongrass, wild thyme, parsley, mango, and hops Medicinal properties: sedative, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic, muscle relaxant, anxiolytic, and antioxidant Also known as β-Myrcene (beta myrcene), Myrcene is the most common terpene in modern cannabis strains in the US and Europe. It is thought to be highly sedative and is suggested as the main responsible agent for the ”couch lock” effect in strains that produce a “physical, mellow, sleepy” high. In fact in Germany, myrcene-rich hops are used as a sleep aid. It has also been suggested (but not confirmed) that myrcene increases permeation of the blood-brain barrier, allowing other cannabinoids and terpenes to pass through more easily. Myrcene has a herbal aroma, with musky and earthy notes. 5 6 Thanks to its medicinal properties, myrcene is suggested as a potentially relevant treatment for conditions and symptoms such as: multiple sclerosis insomnia arthritis inflammation general pain Blue Dream, Bubba Kush, Mango Kush, Granddaddy Purple, Critical Mass, Mango Puff, Purple Urkle, Jillybean, and Harlequin all contain high levels of myrcene