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Terpenes, What Are They?
What Are Terpenes?
Definition
The word “terpene” refers to the highly aromatic compounds that are found in plant materials of all kinds, this incl...
Dabbing CBD: CBD slab & CBD shatter with terpenes
Did you know you can dab CBD? There are two different kinds of Active CBD Oil concentrates: CBD shatter with terpenes and CBD slab. Do you know the difference?
Discovering Terpenes: Myrcene
In the last few years, cannabinoids like CBD and THC have taken the world by storm, and considering all the potential benefits they can offer, it really comes as no surprise. What might surprise you though is the fact that there is another entirely different collection of compounds in the cannabis plant that could offer their own unique set of benefits. Terpenes are the source of a plant's aromas and, when smoked, provide a litany of flavors as well. Ask any cannabis enthusiast their favorite strain and you’re more than likely to get a description of both these features. Ask them to pick out a new strain to try, and they’ll probably smell the options more than look at them. So why do we put so much stock into something so simple as smell when it comes to hemp or marijuana products? The simple answer is that the terpenes can make just as big of a difference as the cannabinoid content, and provide additional or synergistic benefits of their own. The most commonly found terpene in commercial cannabis plants, and their derived products, is called myrcene.
Essential Oils and Terpenes
Essential oils have been used by humans for centuries, dating back even to Ancient Egypt. Research has even shown that they have medicinal properties, but did you know many of those medicinal effects are actually due to terpenes? Many of the terpenes found in essential oils can also be found in hemp, too!
Terpenes and Their Role in Forest Bathing
We all need a hiatus from modern life from time to time, but the benefits of stepping into nature go deeper than just taking a break from urban life. Terpenes may be at the root of the relaxing and healing nature of forests.
