Terpenes are organic aromatic compounds that are found in an incredible number of plants. Many people associate them with cannabis because of the high concentration and complex terpene combinations that it contains. Why should you be interested in terpenes as a CBD user? They completely affect your experience – here’s how.
Everyone has a favourite natural smell, ranging from lavender to pine, freshly-cut grass to orange peel – all of these smells are created by terpenes. These distinctive smells are created by plants as a way of protecting themselves from certain herbivores and infectious bacteria. However, these compounds also have a number of benefits for humans, including the management of health issues and stimulation of taste and smell.
If we compare cannabis to wine, terpenes would be the drinking notes – the subtle aromas and tastes which give each strain its unique characteristics. However, unlike wine notes, terpenes have the additional benefit of effecting your visceral (i.e. physical) experience of CBD. Terpenes can make you feel relaxed, energised and everything in between. Here’s a breakdown of the main terpenes to give you some more insight:
Pinene
Found in: Pine, Rosemary, Orange Peel
Anyone that loves a walk in the forest will recognise this terpene. The fresh aroma and taste of pinene is a firm-favourite for a lot of CBD users. It helps to give you alertness and can give you the boost of energy you need to start the day.
Myrcene
Found in: Cloves, Lemongrass, Mango
This earthy and fragrant terpene is found in a number of fruits and spices that you will undoubtedly have eaten or cooked with at some point in your life. Myrcene is thought to re-centre the body and aid your wellness.
Linalool
Found in: Lavender
This terpene is instantly recognisable for people that like the soothing smell of lavender. The sweet floral notes of Linalool are particularly useful as they are effective at calming and rebalancing your emotions.
Limonene
Found in: Peppermint, Juniper, Lemon
This bright and zesty terpene is a scent that provides peppermint, juniper and lemon with their bold and fragrant nature. Limonene is a revitalising terpene that gives users energy, which is great for when you need to focus on a task.
Caryophyllene
Found in: Black Pepper, Hops, Basil
Caryophyllene is one of the spicier terpenes with a distinctive aroma and flavour that people who like cooking Italian cuisine will recognise – giving black pepper, basil and oregano their distinctive smell and taste. Caryophyllene is also renowned for its soothing effects on the body.
Terpenes are incredibly influential to the CBD experience, affecting the flavour and aroma of each CBD product, as well as the health benefits they can bring to the body. They are natural compounds found in a number of plants but are especially present in the cannabis and hemp plants that we use to create our HighKind CBD products. Take a look at our Terpenes category today.
As the first company to pioneer and introduce terpene-infused solid CBD concentrates to the UK and European CBD marketplace, Highkind Cannabis Co® would like to answer two of the most common questions. Initially, we steam-distilled fruits such as red mandarin, grapefruit and lime, producing a very aromatic, terpene-rich essential oil. Although these mixtures offered a …
By now I’m sure you are familiar with what terpenes are, and possibly how they interact with other compounds in cannabis to create something called the entourage effect. The Cannabinoid + Terpenoid synergy. What do these powerful organic compounds actually do in the body? Terpenes, like cannabinoids, interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, a collection of cell …
Here at Highkind Cannabis Co®, we are extremely proud to have pioneered the first range of terpene-infused CBD crystals. Terpene-infused CBD crystals are a very high-quality CBD concentrate, enhanced and flavoured by pure cannabis terpene profiles. Terpenes are the molecules that give all strains of cannabis (along with fruits like lemons, oranges and mangoes) their loud …
Cannabis plants are pretty complex, and they each contain a wide variety of chemicals. All of these chemicals and compounds are responsible for different things, but what we’re going to discuss today are terpenes.
What are terpenes?
Terpenes are organic aromatic compounds that are found in an incredible number of plants. Many people associate them with cannabis because of the high concentration and complex terpene combinations that it contains. Why should you be interested in terpenes as a CBD user? They completely affect your experience – here’s how.
Everyone has a favourite natural smell, ranging from lavender to pine, freshly-cut grass to orange peel – all of these smells are created by terpenes. These distinctive smells are created by plants as a way of protecting themselves from certain herbivores and infectious bacteria. However, these compounds also have a number of benefits for humans, including the management of health issues and stimulation of taste and smell.
If we compare cannabis to wine, terpenes would be the drinking notes – the subtle aromas and tastes which give each strain its unique characteristics. However, unlike wine notes, terpenes have the additional benefit of effecting your visceral (i.e. physical) experience of CBD. Terpenes can make you feel relaxed, energised and everything in between. Here’s a breakdown of the main terpenes to give you some more insight:
Pinene
Found in: Pine, Rosemary, Orange Peel
Anyone that loves a walk in the forest will recognise this terpene. The fresh aroma and taste of pinene is a firm-favourite for a lot of CBD users. It helps to give you alertness and can give you the boost of energy you need to start the day.
Myrcene
Found in: Cloves, Lemongrass, Mango
This earthy and fragrant terpene is found in a number of fruits and spices that you will undoubtedly have eaten or cooked with at some point in your life. Myrcene is thought to re-centre the body and aid your wellness.
Linalool
Found in: Lavender
This terpene is instantly recognisable for people that like the soothing smell of lavender. The sweet floral notes of Linalool are particularly useful as they are effective at calming and rebalancing your emotions.
Limonene
Found in: Peppermint, Juniper, Lemon
This bright and zesty terpene is a scent that provides peppermint, juniper and lemon with their bold and fragrant nature. Limonene is a revitalising terpene that gives users energy, which is great for when you need to focus on a task.
Caryophyllene
Found in: Black Pepper, Hops, Basil
Caryophyllene is one of the spicier terpenes with a distinctive aroma and flavour that people who like cooking Italian cuisine will recognise – giving black pepper, basil and oregano their distinctive smell and taste. Caryophyllene is also renowned for its soothing effects on the body.
Terpenes are incredibly influential to the CBD experience, affecting the flavour and aroma of each CBD product, as well as the health benefits they can bring to the body. They are natural compounds found in a number of plants but are especially present in the cannabis and hemp plants that we use to create our HighKind CBD products. Take a look at our Terpenes category today.
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