As organic living soil cultivators it is extremely important to have a holistic & scientific understanding of the cannabis plant, as well as soil composition. Here at Cloud Culture we truly pride ourselves on educating others as it pertains to all aspects of organic cannabis, and that leads us to our new series called “Terpene Talk.”
If you are new to cannabis cultivation you may be wondering, “What the heck are terpenes?”
Well, naturally I’m going to tell you or else I wouldn’t be writing this for you.
Terpenes are aromatic organic compounds found naturally in plants, trees, resins, fruits, and herbs. They’re what give plants their distinct smells—like the fresh scent of pine forests, the zest of citrus, or the tranquil & calming fragrance of lavender.
In cannabis and other botanicals, terpenes do more than smell good:
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They work alongside cannabinoids (like THC and CBD) to create unique effects, a relationship called the entourage effect.
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They play various roles for plants ranging from attracting pollinators to mediating interactions with other organisms.
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They carry medicinal benefits such as anti-inflammatory, antiviral, or calming properties.
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Spiritually, they embody the plant’s vibrational signature—its mood, its medicine, and its message.
Here at Cloud Culture we view terpenes as the “soul-song” of a plant, offering us physical healing and energetic alignment with nature.
We are going to begin this series with one of the most abundant and influential terpenes in cannabis and other medicinal plants, good old Myrcene.
Terpene Talk: Myrcene
#1) Scientific & Sensory Profile
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Aroma: Earthy, musky, clove-like with subtle fruity undertones (think mango skin).
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Commonly Found In: Cannabis, hops, lemongrass, thyme, bay leaves, mangoes.
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Role in Cannabis: Often found in indica-dominant strains. High myrcene content is linked to the “couch-lock” effect due to its sedative properties and its ability to increase cell membrane permeability—allowing cannabinoids like THC to act more quickly and potently.
#2) Physical & Medicinal Benefits
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Sedative: Promotes deep relaxation and restful sleep.
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Analgesic: Helps ease pain and physical tension.
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Anti-inflammatory: Reduces swelling and irritation.
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Antioxidant: Helps counteract oxidative stress on the body.
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Muscle relaxant: Eases spasms and cramping.
Holistic Uses: Myrcene-rich teas (like lemongrass or mango leaf infusions) have been used traditionally for pain, insomnia, and digestion.
#3) Spiritual & Energetic Properties
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Chakra Alignment: Root & Sacral chakras. Grounds the spirit and awakens creative energy.
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Vibrational Essence: Myrcene carries the energy of deep earth wisdom, helping one release anxiety and drop into stillness. It supports emotional safety and letting go of tension stored in the body.
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Spiritual Use: Burn bay leaves or anoint with lemongrass-infused oils to enhance grounding rituals, support journeying work, or open the body for dreamwork and visioning. You may also work with an organic cannabis strain in which Myrcene is the dominant terpene (i.e. RA RA strain by Cloud Culture Members )
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Elemental Correspondence: Earth + Water correspondence so this terpene can be deeply nourishing, as it helps restore flow where there is energetic stagnation.
#4) Organic Living Soil Connection
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Plants rich in myrcene benefit from fungally dominant soils, emphasizing a strong mycorrhizal network. These conditions encourage the full aromatic expression of myrcene, especially when grown with companion herbs like thyme or lemongrass.
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Here at Cloud Culture we teach and , promote soil biodiversity as it will enhance, not just cannabinoid profiles, but terpene saturation—particularly in cultivars bred to emphasize myrcene.
#5) Ritual / Lifestyle Integration
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Myrcene Dream Bath: Combine lemongrass, mango leaf, and lavender in a muslin bag and steep in a bath. You can also steep these ingredients in a glass bowl for 15 minutes and add liquid to hot bath. Use this before sleep to aid with insomnia, for pain relief, or dreamwork. You may add epsom salt or sea salt to enhance this bath as well.
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Pre-Smoke Ritual: Eat fresh mango 30 minutes before consuming cannabis to naturally elevate myrcene levels and enhance the plant’s sedative effects.
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Soil Blessing Spell:Using a glass jar, infuse lemongrass in spring water under the full moon and allow it to charge in a window sill until after sunrise. Use this water to nourish your soil—setting intentions for fertility, grounding, healing, and Divine rest/renewal.
Please stay tuned as we move on to the next terpene in our series—Limonene!
Peace and Love Family! 💚