Pinene
Pinene is a terpene that can be found in pine needles, turpentine, orange peels, dill, basil, rosemary, and of course… cannabis! The smell/flavor it produces is… drumroll… pine! The flavor is pleasantly earthy. Pinene was originally developed as a defense mechanism to ward off predators, but also can attract pollinators. Over time, the compounds of this terpene […]
Limonene
When life gives you lemons, you get Limonene! Just by the name, you can assume it’s associated with a lemon or citrus flavor. As stated in our previous post, Terpenes are aromatic molecules produced from the resin of plants. Along with flavonoids, terpenes are the scents/smells that we associate with plants. Terpenes have been shown to have medicinal or […]
Understanding Terpenes
How much do you know about terpenes? Terpenes are found in ALL plants, including cannabis. Terpenes are aromatic molecules produced from the resin of plants. Along with flavonoids, they are the scents/tastes of plants. Different cannabis strains have their own terpene combinations, creating a unique smell. Cannabinoids, however, do not produce scents. Terpenes provide several […]