Cannabinoids:
THC
Psychoactive cannabinoid with effects that might include pain relief, drowsiness, anxiety relief, euphoria, increased appetite, reduced nausea and memory impairment. In some people its effects include paranoia, anxiety and nausea.
CBD
Non-intoxicating cannabinoid with effects that might include pain reduction, improved sleep and relief from anxiety and depression. Highly regarded among many people for its many potential health benefits, although more research is necessary.
CBN
Mildly psychoactive cannabinoid with effects that might include relief from anxiety, depression and stress as well as increased drowsiness, and full-body relaxation.
CBC
Non-intoxicating cannabinoid with effects that might include relaxation, pain relief, uplifted mood and increased energy.
CBG
Non-intoxicating cannabinoid with effects that might include reduced pain, muscle relaxation and relief from anxiety and depression.
Common Terpenes:
Bisabolol
Effects may include pain relief, calmness, and reduced anxiety. Flavor profile: sweet and floral. Also found in: chamomile.
Caryophyllene
Effects may include anxiety relied, increased mood, and pain relief. Flavor profile: peppery and spicy. Also found in pepper.
Humulene
Effects may include pain relief, calmness, and appetite suppression. Flavor profile: woody and earthy. Also found in: hops.
Limonene
Effects may include increased energy, creativity, arousal, elevated mood and stress relief. Flavor profile: citrus. Also found in: lemons and oranges.
Linalool
Effects may include relaxation, sleep aid, calmness, and reduced anxiety. Flavor profile: floral. Also found in: lavender.
Myrcene
Effects may include sedation, relaxation, sleepiness, pain relief, and reduced anxiety. Flavor profile: sweet and earthy. Also found in: mangoes and lemongrass.
Pinene
Effects may include alertness, memory retention, uplifted mood, and anxiety reduction. Some people have reported an increase in anxiety with higher doses. Flavor profile: pine. Also found in: pine needles.
Terpinolene
Effects may include uplifted mood, stress reduction, relaxation and creativity. Flavor profile: citrus and floral. Also found in: lilac and cumin.
Other Terpenes:
Carene
Effects may include pain relief. Flavor profile: citrus and woody. Also found: in rosemary and lemons.
Eucalyptol
Effects may include body relaxation, uplifted mood, and pain relief. Flavor profile: mint. Also found in: eucalyptus and sage.
Farnesene
Effects may include muscle and joint pain relief. Flavor profile: sweet and fruity. Also found in: green apple skins and nutmeg.
Guaiol
Effects may include increased creativity, euphoria and pain relief. Flavor profile: pine. Also found in: coniferous trees.
Geraniol
Effects may include pain relief, reduced anxiety, sleep aid, and stress relief. Flavor profile: citrus and floral. Also found in: geranium flowers and lemons.
Isopulegol
Effects may include reduced anxiety and depression. Flavor profile: minty. Also found in: mint and lemongrass.
Nerolidol
Effects may include sedation, anxiety reduction, calmness and pain relief. Flavor profile: citrus and floral. Also found in: jasmine and tea tree.
Ocimene
Effects may include coughing and decongestion. Flavor profile: citrus, sweet and earthy. Also found in: parsley and orchids.
Trans-Nerolidol
Effects may include reduced anxiety, sedation, pain relief, and calmness. Flavor profile: floral and woody. Also found in: jasmine and tea tree.
Valencene
Effects may include elevated mood, stress relief, and euphoria. Flavor profile: citrus and sweet. Also found in: oranges.