Terpenes & Us — terpenes

At Inca Trail it's safe to say we're more than bullish on the prospective future of terpenes. Both in and out of the cannabis industry, we believe terpene isolates are underutilized and their utility and potential will only be more and more realized as we help demystify these powerful plant compounds.  First of all.. if you're wondering, what's a terpene? We got you. ter·pene [/ˈtərpēn]  "any of a large group of volatile unsaturated hydrocarbons found in the essential oils of plants, especially conifers and citrus trees." Vague, we know. A terpene is essentially a broad classification of natural plant compounds comprised of...

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,...

Cannabis is an incredibly intricate plant with a whole lot going on under the surface. As more research is undergone and more discourse is had about the plant, the public understanding of the many cannabinoids will be less scattered and more universally understood. One of those cannabinoids that many may have heard of, but few probably fully understand is delta-8.  Delta 8 is a substance that has become increasingly popular due to its legalization in the 2018 Farm Bill, which "legalized" the compound. However the status of the legality of Delta-8, as well as its physiological effects, remain unclear, to even...

Most cannabis users agree - there is something about the effects and aroma of cannabis that soothes the mind and body. However, not many know the secret compounds in the plant giving each strain it's select scent and effect. Well if you didn't already know, it’s terpenes! The discovery and extensive study of terpenes has still yet to be thoroughly exhausted. Still, in 2021, we are at the forefront of a massive wave on research, uncovered knowledge and use of the magical, life-promoting chemical compounds. The potential buried deep within this intriguing group of compounds spans well beyond cannabis and is extremely fascinating!...

In 2020, we've all felt anxious about something. Anxiety is a normal part of everyday life, but you may experience anxiety that is persistent, seemingly uncontrollable, and overwhelming. If it’s an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it can be disabling. When anxiety interferes with daily activities, you may have an anxiety disorder.  For quick relief of anxiety and stress, reaching for cannabis is hardly out of the question for many. Nearly all strains are loaded with a variety of fragrant terpenes that work through the entourage effect to take you to a state of cool, calm, and collected bliss. However,...