What is Cedrene?

Are you a fan of the scientific side of cannabis? Terpenes are one of the most remarkable compounds of all plants.

After all, they are in charge of giving your favorite bud its distinctive aroma and flavors.

Key Takeaways

• Cedrene is a sesquiterpene hydrocarbon primarily extracted from cedar trees but also found in junipers and cypress trees. It’s also a component in certain cannabis strains and is valued for its aromatic properties.
• Cedrene is noted for its multiple health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and analgesic properties. These make it useful in natural medicine for treating conditions like arthritis, bacterial infections, and pain management without pharmaceuticals.
• Certain cannabis strains that contain higher concentrations of cedrene are known for their distinctive woody and fresh scent, contributing to the flavor and therapeutic potential through the entourage effect in products like full-spectrum CBD oils and THC carts.

What is Cedrene?

Cedrene is a sesquiterpene which help the body and the mind in more way(s) than we can count. Scientists consider cedrene a secondary terpene because a majority of cannabis cultivars do not carry the terpene in high concentrations. It number among the strains that deliver a fresh, woody, sweet aroma.

Cedrene is present in essential oils, too. This terpene may be famous for its aromatic properties that deliver a fresh smell and for the medicinal benefits it brings.

Where is Cedrene Found?

In Nature

Cedrene is a naturally occurring terpene hydrocarbon, originally extracted from the essential oil of cedar trees. And cedar aren’t the only woody plants that produce it: cedrene is also a major constituent of junipers and cypress trees, and contributes to their characteristic aroma.

There are four ‘true’ cedar species, namely the Lebanon cedar (Cedrus libani), Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica), Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara) and the Cyprus cedar, which are native to Lebanon, western Syria, south-central Turkey, Morocco, Algeria, the western Himalayas and the island of Cyprus respectively, all of which contain cedrene.

In Cannabis

Cedrene undoubtedly contributes to the aroma and flavour profiles of the cannabis strains it is present in. Below are some hemp strains with higher concentrations of cedrene:

An interesting sidebar is that Tangerine Dream Hemp Flower smells sweet and citrusy with mildly woody undertones thanks to cedrene.

Sativacryl Hemp Flower: This cultivar, ultimately derived from strains such as Nepalese and Mexican, has a terpene profile to die for – incensole contributes to its earthy and slightly spicy notes.

Jet Fuel: True to its name, Jet Fuel’s pungent, fuel-like essence is cut by noticeable quantities of the woody, fresh scent of cedrene.

You can also find cedrene in high quantities in D8 THC carts, and full-spectrum CBD Oil Tinctures among many other cannabis products where cedrene’s synergistic effects can play into the entourage effect.

What Are The Benefits Of Cedrene?

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-bacterial 

Analgesic

Cedrene Terpene Effects

How is Cedrene Used?

Because of its anti-inflammatory properties and antiseptic effects on the skin, cedrene is widely incorporated into skin care products (cleansing, toners, moisturisers), perfumes, colognes, and oil industry.

But since Cedrene’s scent can induce a feeling of euphoria in anyone, today you will find the terpene in soaps, shampoos, deodorants, cleansers and personal care items, and in aromatherapy candles and sprays that have the potential to contribute to the user’s wellness and life energy – and self-confidence.

Cedrene Cannabis Strains

• Banana Split
• Jet Fuel
• Sky Runner
• Dank Rainbow from Boaz
• Primal Punch from Boaz
• Planet of The Grapes

Most of the time, Cedrol and Cedrene are together. This mixture happens because, when combined, it produces antibacterial and anti-tumor properties, which potentially reduces tumor sizes and kills cancer at a cellular level effectively. This may suggest that it would be effective against fungal infections such as athlete’s foot.

What is Alpha Cedrol?

ɑ-Cedrol is formulated for preparations, being a very pale, light yellow liquid with a woody, dry odour. Ever since it was demostrated that this terpene is not a toxic agent for human beings, you can use it to calm down irritated skin because it works with antispasmodic and astringent agents.

Cedrol is an important constituent of homeopathic medicine. Its healing principles are sedative, which can be used to ease muscle tensions, curing pains and aches. Cedrol is also an anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory agent, like any other conifer terpene.

You can smell it regularly as a woody and floral-smelling agent in all hygiene and fragrance products, so you will find it in cosmetics for the skin and the hair. Look for it too in fine fragrances, shampoos, toilet soaps, and household cleaning products.

Cedrol Terpene Effects

The phycological effects of Cedrol are mainly therapeutic and this terpene is often described as being the capstone terpene responsible for the medicinal quality of a cannabis strain.

Further to this, under certain conditions the two terpenes Cedrol and Cedrene can remove tumour cells from human tissues. So they also show potential as a natural complementary product in the development of cancer medicines for the treatment of leukemia and more T-cell cancers.

Cedrol Benefits

• Anti-Spasmodic
• Sedative
• Antioxidant
• Anti-septic
• Anti-fungal
• Anti-inflammatory

References for this article:

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3709812/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25857232/
• https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/alpha-Cedrene
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25343299/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7957371/