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Cannabis Terpenes 101: What are they and how do they affect the body?

Canna Care Docs

But there is another lesser-known compound that has an important role in the aromas, flavors and effects produced by the cannabis plant: terpenes. What are terpenes? Terpenes are chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and some animals. More than 100 terpenes have been identified in cannabis. Scent: earthy.

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Understanding Cannabis Terpenes and Their Effects

Veriheal

Many may not know that cannabis terpenes play a significant role in the benefits and effects of the cannabis plant. In fact, terpenes interact with these chemical compounds and change effects. In order to benefit the most from cannabis consumption, the terpene content or profile of a strain is just as important as the cannabinoids. .

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Discover The Lesser Known Cannabis Terpenes No One’s Heard Of

Veriheal

Interest in cannabis terpenes is ever-increasing as consumers and researchers seek to understand the compounds behind the aromatic smells and their benefits. Most people are already familiar with the terpenes known as myrcene, pinene, limonene, linalool, humulene, and caryophyllene. Explore These Lesser Known Terpenes.

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Review: Jelly Roll by Ivy Hall

Illinois News Joint

The indicated terpenes were b-caryophyllene, limonene, and b-myrcene. ILNJ photos Five popcorn-sized buds carried a light-trichome frost on large deep-purple, almost-black sugar-leaf remnants that indicated the restrained hand trimming. Jelly Roll is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jokerz 31 and Gastropop.

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Review: Grape Jubilee by Kaviar

Illinois News Joint

At the end of a long day, a heavy indica lulling me off to sleep is really hard to beat. Intrigued, and hoping for a good night’s sleep, I picked up an eighth to sample. Terpenes were 3.1% The trichomes were visibly milky but shrouded by sugar leaf remnants.

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What Are Terpenes And What Do They Do?

LifeCannMD

About 140 of these belong to a large class of aromatic organic hydrocarbons known as terpenes (pronounced tur-peens) also known as “terps.” Terpenes are a major component of the plant’s sticky resin and are produced by the same glands that produce both CBD and THC. Ask your MMJ doctor about the terpenes you need!

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Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy

StrainConnect

Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy. An intro to terpenes and how they work in hemp and cannabis. So were back with one of the most important subjects you should arm yourself with: terpenes. Ask for the end products Certificate of Analysis (COA) and require the COA to include a terpene profile as well.