How Exactly Do Terpenes Work?

 

By now you probably know what terpenes are. They’re responsible for the aromatic qualities we associate with many plants. While terpenes don’t get you high, they can promote some health benefits that are pretty neat. 

Linalool has been used as an anti-inflammatory, stress reducer, and as a way to ward off mosquitoes. Alpha-Pinene has even been used as a memory aid. We don’t know about you, but we think that’s pretty fascinating! These nifty little hydrocarbons have the ability to influence our everyday life. So it’s only fair to wonder…exactly HOW do terpenes have these affects on our minds and bodies?

You might not have been aware of it, but your body has been interacting with terpenes since the day you were born. And while it may have seemed like a bunch of hocus-pocus back in the day, the science behind it is surprisingly simple. 

Terpenes are all around us!

Connecting to nature has long been associated with health and mindfulness. And in 1982 Japan even went so far as to introduce a national health program for “forest bathing.”

Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the practice of immersing yourself in the forest atmosphere. In doing so you’re able to reap the physical and mental health benefits that nature has to offer. Dr. Qing Li is the author of Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness. In his book he says that forest bathing can give your immune system a boost, make you less anxious, give you more energy, stabilize your mood, and promote relaxation. But how does spending time in nature have this effect?

First, let me ask you a question?

Have you ever noticed how when you try to visualize a calming setting it’s often oriented around nature? Maybe it’s a calming walk through a garden, fishing at the lake, or even sipping a tropical drink by the ocean. Well, just like the Japanese practice of forest bathing, all of these scenarios involve terpenes!

Some common terpenes you’re likely to come across in the forest are alpha-pinene, limonene, myrcene, and b-caryophyllene. On their own, these terpenes Australia have benefits ranging from congestion relief and soothed airways to pain-relief and elevated moods.

Read more – https://nuturawellness.com/blogs/news/how-exactly-do-terpenes-work

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