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Terpene Basics

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Terpene Basics

Terpenes represent the aromatic and flavor building blocks of our natural world. They exist in virtually any plant that contains a fragrance and taste, which also happens to include cannabis. They are a vast classification of chemical compounds found in trees, fruits, plants, vegetables, insects, and all throughout nature. The benefits of terpenes have been scientifically evident since at least the 1900s but have been used throughout human history in one form or another. WHY TERPENES? Dictate your product’s effect, flavor, and consistency with Inca Trail’s pure food grade terpenes. Whether its a cannabis cartridge, a candle, a body wash,...

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The Best Terpenes for Cleaning Products

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The Best Terpenes for Cleaning Products

Terpenes are the chemicals found in cannabis which create notes of fragrances and flavor while also cause the different physiological effects of the different strains. If you've ever wondered why some cannabis strains like Zkittles and Fruity Pebbles have a tropical aroma and others, like Skunk #1 and Bubba Kush have an earthier, more pungent, skunky aroma? It's terpenes! From peppery to oaky, and floral and fresh, a terpene profile can have just about any scent, making them great for scented products like a shampoo or hand sanitizer! Many plants produce limonene to help protect them against harmful microbes, which is where the citrus-smelling terpene’s antioxidant...

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LINALOOL EXPLAINED! - Terpene Blends and Cannabis Strains with this Popular Isolate!

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LINALOOL EXPLAINED! - Terpene Blends and Cannabis Strains with this Popular Isolate!

If there’s a Mount Rushmore of terpenes, or a hall of fame of fragrant chemical compounds, Linalool is a first-ballot inductee. It’s among the most well-known of terpene isolates in cannabis and is found in most strains of the plant. It’s also the primary terpene found in lavender but is common to over 200 different plants. The soothing violet scent is a clean floral aroma with a slight citrus impression. Both refreshing and relaxing. For many, the scent of linalool brings them to a blooming June field of lavender stretching out to the horizon, imbuing the world with a fresh...

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Terpenes (and Cannabis Strains) For Headaches and Migraines!

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Terpenes (and Cannabis Strains) For Headaches and Migraines!

If you've ever suffered from a migraine or headache, you know how truly debilitating it can be. Work, leisure, and just about anything is impossible. Lights and sounds become the enemy and you are left with no choice but to recluse yourself in a dark, silent room for hours til it wears itself away. Luckily, certain terpene profiles and cannabis strains can aid in the often agonizing symptoms which migraines produce.  Chemical activity in your brain, the nerves or blood vessels surrounding your skull, or the muscles of your head and neck (or some combination of these factors) can play a role...

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7 Appetite-Boosting Strain Blends (or for munchies!)

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7 Appetite-Boosting Strain Blends (or for munchies!)
Appetite stimulation can be an extremely necessary and important aspect of  terpene products. Not eating can often lead to further discomfort or worsening of symptoms, so stimulating the appetite can be very ameliorating. Find a terpene blend that will boost your hunger!

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