Terpenes
People usually associate terpenes only with the fragrance and flavor of a marijuana strain in question, but the reality is quite far from it - Mike Adams
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The tasty chemicals flavoring the edible cannabis boom
Terpenes—affectionately known as “terps”— are rising stars in the land of grass. While once upon a time the highest compliment for a pot brownie might have been that it barely tasted like weed, today’s cannabis cultivators, chefs, and connoisseurs are instead embracing the plant’s natural essences to tantalize our noses, tongues, and brains—and make cannabis a multisensory delicacy.
The notion that seemingly minor molecular differences might dramatically impact your weed isn’t new. A plant’s many chemical components can work together to affect the resulting high—a phenomenon known in the weed world as the “entourage effect.” Though mostly discussed in the context of cannabinoids...
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Some of the Parts: Is Marijuana’s “Entourage Effect” Scientifically Valid?
Industry players swear pot’s many chemicals work in concert, but most scientists hear a THC solo.
Why are cannabis terpenes so very important?
They indeed hold the key to why our senses of smell and taste can tell apart different types of cannabis, but these versatile compounds also play a far more important role... Terpenes can be found in almost all plant life, including fruits and vegetables of course, and are also present in some species of the animal kingdom, although that’s extremely rare. For pot in particular, they serve several purposes at the same time. They act as a natural defense system that guards the plant against pests, bacteria and pretty much all other invaders that try to cause it some harm. They’re also a primordial sunblock, so to speak, offering protection to the buds from the harmful UV rays of our benevolent sun.
Marijuana is a lot more than just THC - a pharmacologist looks at the untapped healing compounds
Marijuana also contains several monoterpenoids – small, aromatic molecules – that have a wide range of activities including pain and anxiety relief and that work by inhibiting TRP channels.
Terpenes and terpenoids as main bioactive compounds of essential oils, their roles in human health and potential application as natural food preservatives
Terpenes and terpenoids are the main bioactive compounds of essential oils (EOs).
The Cannabis Terpenes
Terpenes are the primary constituents of essential oils and are responsible for the aroma characteristics of cannabis. Together with the cannabinoids, terpenes illustrate synergic and/or entourage effect and their interactions have only been speculated in for the last few decades. Hundreds of terpenes are identified that allude to cannabis sensory attributes, contributing largely to the consumer’s experiences and market price.
The Importance Of Cannabis Terpenes Is Overemphasized, Study Suggests
Terpenes, a group of diverse organic compounds present in numerous plants, including cannabis, are responsible for the unique aromas and flavors of different cannabis strains. They are also believed to influence the psychoactive and medicinal properties of cannabis, with certain terpenes potentially associated with specific psychoactive effects.
The “Entourage Effect”: Terpenes Coupled with Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders
In addition to cannabinoids, other secondary metabolites of cannabis have shown anxiolytic effects. A comprehensive preclinical study showed that plant-derived chemicals like alkaloids, terpenes, flavonoids, phenolic acids, lignans, cinnamates, and saponins possess anxiolytic properties using various animal models of anxiety-like behavior. Terpenes are an important class of compounds produced by C. sativa, contributing its characteristic aroma.
What Are Terpenes and How Are They Used in Skin Care?
They've been found to be anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and even help control sebum levels in the skin.
Why Terpenes Matter: A Full Introduction to The Effect-Drivers of Cannabis
f you’ve been involved in the world of cannabis in the last few years, you’ve likely noticed the growing popularity of Terpenes - these tiny molecules with powerhouse effects have become a hot topic in the cannabis markets maturing in legal US states, and consumers of all levels are starting to take notice.
The tasty chemicals flavoring the edible cannabis boom
The weed world is starting to crack the “terps” that makes each bud—and edible—unique.
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