Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions that comprise myrcene, optionally in admixture with cannabinoids and other terpenes, typically substantially free of THC and THCA, for targeting TRPV1 receptors. Also provided are methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions to desensitize TRPV1 receptors in order to treat pain, cardiovascular diseases such as cardiac hypertrophy, overactive bladder, and chronic cough.