Brew custom Tea

Here’s a quick list of popular herbs and plants you can use to make tea:

• Chamomile  – calming, aids sleep
• Peppermint  – refreshing, supports digestion
• Lemon Balm  – soothing, relieves stress
• Lavender  – aromatic, promotes relaxation
• Hibiscus  – tart, rich in antioxidants
• Rose  – floral, uplifting mood
• Ginger  – warming, supports circulation
• Lemongrass  – citrusy, aids digestion
• Sage  – earthy, supports immunity
• Calendula  – gentle, supports digestion and skin health
• Rooibos  – naturally caffeine-free, antioxidant-rich
• Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) 🍃 – energizing, antioxidant powerhouse

If you’re building a tea garden, here are more options to explore:

• Echinacea – immune support
• Holy Basil (Tulsi) – adaptogenic, balances stress
• Rosemary – invigorating, supports memory
• Thyme – antimicrobial, soothing for colds
• Fennel – sweet, aids digestion
• Nettle – mineral-rich, supports vitality
• Catnip – calming, gentle sedative
• Stevia – natural sweetener for blends
• Blackberry leaves – mild, soothing throat tea
• Dandelion root/leaf – detoxifying, supports liver health
• Boswellia extract - pain control, lung health

Cannabis contains over 200 identified terpenes, but here are the most common and widely studied ones, organized in a clear bullet list.

• Myrcene – Earthy, musky, herbal; often sedative and relaxing.
• Limonene – Citrusy, sweet; uplifting, mood-enhancing.
• Pinene (α-pinene, β-pinene) – Piney, fresh; alertness, memory support.
• Caryophyllene (β-caryophyllene) – Spicy, peppery; interacts with CB2 receptors, anti-inflammatory.
• Humulene – Woody, earthy; appetite suppressant, anti-inflammatory.
• Linalool – Floral, lavender-like; calming, anti-anxiety.
• Terpinolene – Fruity, floral, herbal; antioxidant, mildly sedative.
• Ocimene – Sweet, herbal; antifungal, uplifting.
• Geraniol – Floral, rose-like; antioxidant, neuroprotective potential.
• Eucalyptol (Cineole) – Minty, cooling; energizing, respiratory support.
• Bisabolol – Floral, chamomile-like; soothing, anti-inflammatory.
• Valencene – Citrus, sweet; insect-repellent, energizing.
• Camphene – Herbal, woody; antioxidant, cardiovascular support.
• Fenchol – Piney, earthy; antibacterial, calming.
• Borneol – Minty, camphor-like; analgesic, calming.
• Phytol – Floral, green tea-like; antioxidant, relaxing.
• Sabinene – Spicy, woody; antioxidant, digestive support.
• Isopulegol – Minty, herbal; gastroprotective, calming.
• Guaiol – Woody, piney; antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
• Nerolidol – Woody, floral; sedative, antifungal.

• Carene – Sweet, pungent; anti-inflammatory, memory support.
• Pulegone – Minty; potential sedative, digestive aid.
• Menthol – Cooling, minty; analgesic, soothing.
• Delta-3-Carene – Sweet, pungent; anti-inflammatory, bone health.
• Cedrene – Woody, cedar-like; calming, grounding.
• Elemene – Herbal, citrusy; studied for anticancer potential.
• Tridecane & Pentadecane – Neutral scents; less studied, but present in trace amounts.                  

Finding terpenes in alternative plant source

Here’s a clear list of the most studied  terpenes, their therapeutic effects, and alternative plant sources.

  Terpene Therapeutic Effects Alternative Plant Sources

     Myrcene Sedative, muscle relaxant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory Mango, hops, thyme, lemongrass

Limonene Antidepressant, anti-anxiety, antifungal, antibacterial Citrus fruits (lemons, oranges), peppermint

 Pinene (α, β) Bronchodilator, memory support, anti-inflammatory Pine needles, rosemary, basil, parsley

 Linalool Anxiolytic, sedative, anticonvulsant, analgesic Lavender, mint, coriander

Caryophyllene Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, gastroprotective; interacts with CB2 receptors Black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, oregano 

  Humulene Anti-inflammatory, appetite suppressant Hops, basil, coriander   Terpinolene Antioxidant, sedative, antibacterial Nutmeg, tea tree, apples, lilacs   Ocimene Antifungal, antiviral, decongestant Mint, parsley, orchids, basil   Geraniol Antioxidant, neuroprotective, antimicrobial Roses, geraniums, lemons   Eucalyptol (Cineole) Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, respiratory aid Eucalyptus, rosemary, sage 

  Bisabolol Anti-inflammatory, soothing, skin healing Chamomile, candeia tree   Valencene Insect repellent, energizing Valencia oranges, grapefruits   Camphene Antioxidant, cardiovascular support Fir needles, camphor trees

   Fenchol Antibacterial, calming Basil, wild fennel  

 Borneol Analgesic, calming, anti-inflammatory Camphor, mint, rosemary

   Phytol Antioxidant, relaxing Green tea, alfalfa

   Nerolidol Sedative, antifungal, antiparasitic Jasmine, tea tree, lemongrass   Guaiol Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory Cypress pine

   Carene Anti-inflammatory, bone health Basil, bell peppers, cedar 

  Isopulegol Gastroprotective, calming Mint, lemongrass     

•  terpenes are not unique to cannabis — they are widespread in nature, found in herbs, fruits, flowers, and trees.
• Their therapeutic effects range from anti-inflammatory and analgesic to anxiolytic and neuroprotective, often working synergistically with cannabinoids in the entourage effect.
• Knowing alternative plant sources helps in aromatherapy, herbal medicine, and diet, where similar benefits can be accessed outside cannabis.

 here’s a clear, categorized list of  terpenes, grouped by their therapeutic effects, with alternative plant sources:

• Linalool – Lavender, mint, coriander
• Myrcene – Mango, hops, thyme, lemongrass
• Nerolidol – Jasmine, tea tree, lemongrass
• Isopulegol – Mint, lemongrass
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• Limonene – Citrus fruits (lemons, oranges), peppermint
• Pinene (α, β) – Pine needles, rosemary, basil, parsley
• Valencene – Valencia oranges, grapefruits
• Ocimene – Mint, parsley, orchids, basil
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• Caryophyllene – Black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, oregano
• Humulene – Hops, basil, coriander
• Bisabolol – Chamomile, candeia tree
• Guaiol – Cypress pine
• Carene – Basil, bell peppers, cedar
• Camphene – Fir needles, camphor trees
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• Eucalyptol (Cineole) – Eucalyptus, rosemary, sage
• Terpinolene – Nutmeg, tea tree, apples, lilacs
• Geraniol – Roses, geraniums, lemons
• Fenchol – Basil, wild fennel
• Borneol – Camphor, mint, rosemary
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• Phytol – Green tea, alfalfa (antioxidant, relaxing)
• Valencene – Citrus fruits (insect repellent, energizing)
• Camphene – Fir needles (cardiovascular support)

 This list makes it easy to see which terpenes align with calming, energizing, pain-relief, antimicrobial, or specialized effects, and where you can find them in nature outside.