Terpenes 101
What Are Terpenes?
Terpenes are the fragrant oils secreted in cannabis trichomes.
Depending on which receptors they interact with, terpenes can calm, energize, or uplift the patient.
When terpenes are blended with certain cannabinoids, growers and the engineers of specific strains can control the potency, activity, and feelings induced in the user. This makes for an ease of use and the possibility for patients to find not only a comfortable strain, but one that is tailored to the needs of their condition.
As Leafly describes, terpenes have unique attributes that contribute to the overall composition of a strain, adding a dimension to each one’s “personality.”
In combination with cannabinoids, a cultivar profile blends for specific therapeutic benefits and achieving appropriate psychoactive results.
*Note: As always, with medical conditions and symptoms, please consult your recommending physician about whether specific terpenes can be used to treat symptoms of your qualifying condition. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the statements made regarding these products. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
NOTE
As always, with medical conditions and symptoms, please consult your recommending physician about whether specific terpenes can be used to treat symptoms of your qualifying condition.
A-PINENE
Aroma: Pine
Terpinolene
Aroma: fresh, piney, floral, herbal and occasionally citrus
BETA-Caryophyllene
Aroma: pepper, spicy, woody, cloves
Beta-Caryophyllene is the only terpene known to interact with the CB2 receptor without interfering with THC uptake.
Limonene
Aroma: Citrus
Linalool
Aroma: floral, citrus, candy (lavender)
Humulene
Aroma: hops, woody, earthy
Myrcene
Aroma: earthy, cloves, herbal (mangoes)
Myrcene passes through the blood brain barrier allowing for a higher uptake of cannabinoids
