Humulene
Humulene is one of the core cannabis terpenes, among limonene, myrcene, and pinene. People also commonly refer to the terpene humulene as caryophyllene. Besides cannabis, humulene is also found in clove, hops, sage, ginger, echinacea purpurea, and ginseng. It gives beer its famous “hoppy” aroma and taste. It gives ginger, echinacea, and sage their sting! […]
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.
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. […]