PRIMARY STUDY
Terpene transfer to milk from fresh leaves of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) and savory (Satureja hortensis L.)
Key Findings: In dairy cows, the terpenes found in fresh hemp and savory leaf feed were transferred to milk in a compound-dependent manner, with hemp producing the highest absolute terpene concentration in milk.
Type of Study: Animal Study
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): Italy
Year of Pub: 2025
Cannabinoids Studied:
Phytocannabinoid Source: Hemp derived
Terpenes Studied: ß-Caryophyllene
Citation: El Hawat R, Massaro S, Amalfitano N, Mayr Marangon CM, Bailoni L, Bittante G, Dall'Acqua S, Currò S, Tagliapietra F. Terpene transfer to milk from fresh leaves of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) and savory (Satureja hortensis L.). J Dairy Sci. 2025 Dec 18:S0022-0302(25)01035-5. doi: 10.3168/jds.2025-27243. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41421533.
