TERPENES
What are Terpenes?
Terpenes are a group of aromatic organic compounds produced by a wide variety of plants that we smell or eat every day. These compounds are responsible for the aroma and taste found in the many plants that produce them.
Each cannabis strain has a unique composition of terpenes that give the flower its unique fragrance and flavor. Terpene production in plants is an adaptation to repel herbivores and attract pollinators. Scientists have shown that terpenes interact synergistically with cannabinoids in what is known as the “entourage effect” enhancing the medicinal benefit.
Cannabinoid activity has shown to be potentiated by the concurrent administration of natural terpenoids. For example, the antibacterial activity seems to synergize with Pinene, a terpenoid found in pine resin. The anticancer activity seems to be enhanced by the co-administrtion of limonene, a terpenoid found in lemons. The sedative properties are potentiated by the terpenoids Nerolidol and Myrcene. Nerolidol is a common terpenoid found not only in Cannabis but also in many other different plants like lemon balm, ginger, tea tree, lavender or jasmine flowers. Myrcene on the other hand, is a natural component of cannabis, bay, cardamom, parsley, hops and some types of thyme.
What are Terpenes?
Terpenes are a group of aromatic organic compounds produced by a wide variety of plants that we smell or eat every day. These compounds are responsible for the aroma and taste found in the many plants that produce them.
Each cannabis strain has a unique composition of terpenes that give the flower its unique fragrance and flavor. Terpene production in plants is an adaptation to repel herbivores and attract pollinators. Scientists have shown that terpenes interact synergistically with cannabinoids in what is known as the “entourage effect” enhancing the medicinal benefit.
Cannabinoid activity has shown to be potentiated by the concurrent administration of natural terpenoids. For example, the antibacterial activity seems to synergize with Pinene, a terpenoid found in pine resin. The anticancer activity seems to be enhanced by the co-administrtion of limonene, a terpenoid found in lemons. The sedative properties are potentiated by the terpenoids Nerolidol and Myrcene. Nerolidol is a common terpenoid found not only in Cannabis but also in many other different plants like lemon balm, ginger, tea tree, lavender or jasmine flowers. Myrcene on the other hand, is a natural component of cannabis, bay, cardamom, parsley, hops and some types of thyme.
Similar to CBD, terpenes have shown to have healing benefits of their own. The combination of these oils with cannabinoids creates an entourage effect, which enhances the healing properties provided by CBD. By infusing the CBD with terpenes, we are able to tailor-make strains that provide maximum relief. Our Goodnight Sleep Formula is a combination of CBD with terpenes of a sedative nature. Our Happy formula combines mood elevating terpenes in a Zero THC CBD formula. And for intense focus, motivation, productivity while calming there is our Focus formula.
