Terpenes & Us — terpene

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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Cannabis is a plant with a deep history and a presently scattered, unregulated, and beautifully chaotic catalog of historic and ever-evolving strains. Like any species of plant, cannabis and specific strains of the plant are susceptible to being lost in time due to a plethora of ecological occurrences. As we know the plant’s terpene profile is heavily determined by the environmental factors like amount of sunlight, precipitation, humidity, even factors like sea level and atmospheric pressure are believed to have an impact on the health and growth of the plant. A slight change in a plant’s environment can vary its...