Effect · calm irritation
Cannabis strains for inflammation
Anti-inflammatory effects are attributed in the literature primarily to β-caryophyllene, a selective CB2 agonist. α-Bisabolol and α-humulene contribute secondarily. terpen.cloud scores strains by terpene profile and shows the matches with their pharmacy price.
Which terpenes matter
β-Caryophyllene activates the CB2 receptor with high selectivity. In model systems it reduces inflammatory markers such as TNF-α and IL-1β. α-Bisabolol, known from chamomile, contributes anti-inflammatory effects with no psychoactive component. In our rating β-caryophyllene carries the most weight, followed by α-humulene.
Score distribution in the inventory
1166 strains scored
Very strong
9–10
105
Strong
7–9
239
Moderate
5–7
287
Weak
2–5
525
No match
< 2
10
Common questions
Does cannabis help with chronic inflammation?
Studies show anti-inflammatory effects for β-caryophyllene through the CB2 receptor. For chronic inflammatory conditions, cannabis is rarely the first choice, but it can come into play as an add-on therapy by prescription.
Which strains are rich in β-caryophyllene?
Strains with β-caryophyllene above 1% (often listed as the main terpene). On terpen.cloud you can filter at the top by the terpene skeleton β-caryophyllene, or below by the inflammation effect.