Ketamine Continues to Make Headlines as Treatment for Depression

A recent opinion piece in the New York Times recounts the story of Zoe Boyer, a patient who received ketamine infusions that greatly helped with her debilitating depression. While …

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Terpene of the Week: Terpinolene

Terpinolene has a floral aroma and can be found in apples, lilacs, and nutmeg; it is commonly used in soaps and perfumes and is known to be sedating. It …

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Terpene of the Week: Sabinene

Sabinene has aromas of pine, orange, and spice. Sabinene occurs in many plants, including spruce, black pepper, and basil. Sabinene may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Author Matthew Mintz, …

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Terpene of the Week: Pulegone

Pulegone is one of the lesser terpenes in cannabis. It has a peppermint aroma and can be found in rosemary. Pulegone has sedative and fever-reducing properties and may help …

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Terpene of the Week: Phellandrene

Phellandrene has a peppermint like aroma and can be found in eucalyptus as well as a number of herbs and spices, including cinnamon, garlic, dill, ginger, and parsley. Phellandrene …

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Terpene of the Week: Ocimene

Ocimene can be found in mint, parsley, basil, and orchids and has a sweet aroma. Potential therapeutic benefits of ocimene include antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, decongestant, and antibacterial properties; thus, …

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Terpene of the Week: Myrcene

Myrcene can be found in mangos, lemongrass, and hops, as well as cannabis. Its aroma has been described as earthy, fruity, and clove like. The main properties of myrcene …

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Terpene of the Week: Linalool

Linalool is found in lavender and therefore has a lavender like scent. It can also be found in birch and other plants. It can cause sedation and thus is …

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Terpene of the Week: Limonene

Limonene is common in citrus fruits and thus gives off a citrus scent. It can also be found in peppermint and rosemary, as well as cannabis. Limonene has a …

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Terpene of the Week: Camphene

Camphene has a woodsy, musky, and pungent odor. It occurs naturally in many places, including rosemary, fir, lavender, sage, nutmeg, and ginger. It can be found in several essential …

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Matthew L. Mintz, MD, FACP

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Ketamine Continues to Make Headlines as Treatment for Depression

Terpene of the Week: Terpinolene

Terpene of the Week: Sabinene

Terpene of the Week: Pulegone

Terpene of the Week: Phellandrene

Terpene of the Week: Ocimene

Terpene of the Week: Myrcene

Terpene of the Week: Linalool

Terpene of the Week: Limonene

Terpene of the Week: Camphene

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