All terpenes
Terpene profile
Camphene
Earthy, musky, damp forest floor — like wet cedar and camphor.
Camphene is the wilderness terpene — it smells like a wet forest after rain, all camphor and cedar and damp earth. It's the compound behind that 'deep woods' aroma in strains like Mendocino Purps. Medically, camphene is notable for potential cardiovascular benefits and cholesterol-lowering properties. In the kitchen, it's your bridge to anything earthy, rustic, and fire-kissed — think campfire cooking, game meats, and dishes that taste like the outdoors.
Effects on the body
- Cardiovascular support
- Antioxidant
- Cholesterol reduction
- Anti-inflammatory
Effects on the mind
- Grounding
- Clear-headed calm
- Introspective focus
Found naturally in
- Camphor laurel
- Ginger
- Rosemary
- Nutmeg
- Valerian
Best food pairings
- Roasted game meats
- Mushroom risotto
- Ginger-glazed dishes
- Rosemary potatoes
- Smoked foods
Best drink pairings
- Ginger beer
- Rosemary cocktails
- Hot toddy
- Campfire-smoked whiskey
Flavor notes
- Camphor
- Damp earth
- Cedar
- Musk
- Fir needle
