Sabinene is commonly found in Norway spruce and holm oak. Carrot seed oil contains a significant amount of sabinene, and even tea tree oil only contains a small amount of the compound. The terpene has been investigated for its potential antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It also has a spicy aroma and flavor profile.
This spicy terpene helps explain why black pepper and carrots have an earthy flavor. One other typical natural source of sabinene is the Myristica evergreen, which grows widely in Indonesia. it is also present in Nutmeg, a spice that adds to the aromatic quality of sabinene, is primarily produced from the tree's seeds all over the world. Sabinene is categorized as a bicyclic monoterpene in science.
What is Sabinene?
Sabinene is one of several terpenes present in nature and various plants, including cannabis. If you enjoy using black pepper to season your food, you've probably already ingested sabinene, one of the ingredients that gives black pepper its spicy flavor.
Forest trees like holm oaks and Norway spruce are common sources of sabinene. Additionally, several cannabis strains like Lemonade Haze, Diesel, and Orange Bud, among many others, contain minor quantities of sabinene.
Sabinene Specs:
Type of Terpene: Monoterpene (Bicyclic)
Molecular Formula: C10H16
Molecular Weight: 136.23
Solubility: Soluble in water
Boiling Point: 163.6 °C
IUPAC Name: 4-methylene-1-(1-methylethyl)bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane
Cannabis Strains: Member Berry, Northern Lights, GG4
What Does Sabinene Smell Like?
Sabine has an alluring, warm, lemony, and peppery perfume, sabinene is frequently utilized in aromatherapy and the production of fragrances. This fragrance transports you to the forest, where you're surrounded by herbs and the strong woody-herbaceous aroma of Norway spruce and oak trees.
What Are Sabinene's Effects?
Sabinene has long been researched for its possible health benefits, much like other cannabis terpenes, and it has been found to have anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant qualities.
Additionally, sabinene can increase salivation and may aid in better digestion.
How Common is Sabinene in Cannabis? Sabinene is a minor cannabis terpene, which means it is one of the least common terpenes in cannabis plants and is typically only found in trace amounts in cannabis strains.
Due to Sabinene being a naturally occurring substance in cannabis, full-spectrum plant products will contain trace levels of it.
Sabinene isolate terpenes are sometimes added to products to enrich them with this terpene, which results in some products having sabinene as an ingredient.
Strains that contain relatively high concentrations of sabinene include:
Member Berry
Northern Lights
GG4
List of plants containing sabinene:
Holm Oak
Norway Spruce
Tea tree oil
Carrot seed
Sabinene Medical Research. 1. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Sabinene [2].
The study found that sabinene exhibited robust anti-inflammatory properties. The terpene was reported to work by inhibiting nitric oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) plus interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)-triggered macrophages. The study results support the use of sabinene for the management of dermatophytosis or inflammatory-related diseases.
2. Antimicrobial Effects of Sabinene [3].
This in vitro study of sabinene suggests this terpene works by preventing yeast and bacterial cells’ ability to resist oxidative damage.
Does Sabinene Get You High?
No, sabinene won’t get you high, nor will it contribute to the mind-altering effects of cannabis. Cannabinoids are responsible for the euphoric and psychoactive properties of cannabis plants like marijuana. Even then, not all cannabinoids are psychoactive, such as the famous non-psychoactive CBD.
However, terpenes like sabinene may impact the balance of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, helping regulate mood [4]. Our olfactory system is directly connected to the limbic system in the brain. When we inhale terpenes, their aromas trigger neurological activity deep within the limbic system
Summary: What Makes Sabinene Special:
Terpenes are an essential part of the cannabis plant, each offering its unique effects, flavor, and aroma profiles. Sabinene is a rare terpene but still can be found in low concentrations of many cannabis strains.
Its presence affects the flavor and odor of the plant, usually providing a peppery, woody, piney smell and spicy and earthy taste.
The potential therapeutic effects of sabinene are still being investigated, but what we now know for sure is that every cannabis compound in each strain significantly contributes to the overall experience of cannabis consumption and might serve to boost active cannabinoids’ effects.
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