Two terpenes that aid with respiratory issues including bronchitis

There are two terpenes that aid with respiratory issues such as bronchitis and they are pinene and limonene. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. There are two forms of bronchitis, acute bronchitis, and chronic bronchitis for which streptococcus is one of the […]

Understanding Terpenes

Terpenes are aromatic molecules produced from the resin of plants. Along with flavonoids, terpenes are the scents/smells that we associate with plants. Different cultivars of Cannabis have their own combinations of terpenes which causes each strain to have their own unique scent. Conversely, cannabinoids do not produce scents.

Terpenes Series: 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. Whenever I smoke a pine flavored strain, I’ll close my eyes and feel like I am a woodland fairy in the middle of an enchanted forest.

What are Terpenes and how do we benefit?

What are Terpenes? That new “it” word that everyone is talking about lately.  When I first heard the word terpenes, I was confused just like some of you. Terpenes are awesome. Simply put they are the oils that give the Cannabis plant and it’s flowers their smell. That lovely aroma that makes your spine tingle. […]