Pulegone

Pulegone is a minty terpene found in plants like peppermint, catnip, and pennyroyal. It is responsible for the pleasant minty aroma. Early animal studies show pulegone may relieve anxiety, enhance cognition, and act as a sedative, but human research is still needed to confirm therapeutic effects and safety. Pulegone is quite rare in cannabis. Certain strains may express hints, but it is more abundant in herbs like peppermint. To enjoy its benefits, ingesting peppermint essential oil or teas may be a better source than cannabis, given its low natural occurrence in the plant. Very occasionally, unique cannabis strains contain noticeable levels of pulegone for those seeking out this obscure terpene. But for most consumers, it is realistically easier to experience pulegone’s minty medicinal properties through other herbs containing higher natural concentrations.