Terpenes & Us

Because terpenes are vast categorization of plant compounds, they have an immense array of physiological effects on the mind, body, and spirit. Ranging from anti-inflammatory, to sedating, to mentally uplifting and stimulating, terpenes can amp you up or unwind you down, they can relieve pain, tension, and calm anxiety and stimulate the appetite. One particularly notable aspect of certain terpenes are their anorectic, or appetite suppressing quality. Many cannabis users greatly enjoy the many benefits of the plant, but don’t appreciate the “munchies” or increased appetite and desire to raid the kitchen cabinet for sweets and junk food. If you...

Within everyone is a wealth of creativity. For some, the mind is a boundless reservoir of imaginative ingenuity, but for many it is a challenging and frustrating practice, a shallow colorless puddle, rarely utilized to its full potential. While terpenes and cannabis aren’t the be all end all in terms of boosting creativity, they  certainly can provide a cerebral boost, an altered state of mind that can bring about the one singular stroke of genius that snowballs into something great. Obviously things like exercise, running, meditation, and journaling can help profoundly, but terpenes can be the thing that present the...

As more and more stores sell out of hand sanitizers due to concerns over SARS, MERS, Covid-19, and coronavirus, learning the simple steps to make a homemade, pleasant smelling hand sanitizer may be necessary (particularly for those in large cities). Miryam Wahrman, a biology professor at William Paterson University authored "The Hand Book: Surviving in a Germ-Filled World," a book about combating a germ-riddled world.All you really need is alcohol, either isopropyl (rubbing) or ethyl (used in beer, wine, and spirits). As long as the solution is at least 60 percent alcohol, you can rub the liquid into your hands...

If you’ve ever visited a dispensary, odds are you know there is much more to a cannabis strain than just indica and sativa, but also terpenes. Terpenes are the pungent oils that give each strain of cannabis its scent and physiological effects. Terpenes serve as a blueprint for the way a strain will affect you. This might leave you asking – how important are terpenes and why should I care about them when choosing my strain? Understanding the therapeutic properties of terpenes opens a new world of possibilities for symptom relief. If you find a strain that is highly effective...

Many people associate cannabis with its commonly sedative, indica, “in-da-couch,” effects which leave users relaxed, sluggish, and yearning for snacks. However, due to specific terpene profiles, many cannabis strains can provide an energizing, boosting effect which is great for exercise, yoga, or simply a boost during that 3:00 pm lull of the day. For many, THC and terpenes can make exercising like running or lifting weights feel enjoyable and pleasurable like a good stretch, rather than strenuous, laboring work. There is very few better feelings than a runner’s high coincided with a THC high. Terpenes have a profound effect on...