Humulene
Hops, earthy, appetite-suppressing
Terpene
What is humulene?
Humulene is the terpene that gives hops their earthy, woody beer aroma. It's also found in ginseng, sage, and many cannabis strains, usually alongside caryophyllene.
Effects
Humulene has documented anti-inflammatory properties and shares a structural history with caryophyllene — in fact it was once known as alpha-caryophyllene. What makes it stand out: it's an appetite suppressant. Where much of cannabis is famous for the munchies, humulene-rich strains tend to go the opposite direction — worth knowing if appetite control is part of your goal.
Conditions that cite this compound
These condition guides point here — they cover the same compound from the patient side.