"When people talk about cannabis, the conversation often starts and ends with THC and CBD. While these cannabinoids are central to the plant's impact, another class of compounds quietly drives the consumer experience: terpenes. These aromatic molecules are the reason one strain smells like citrus while another evokes pine forests or sweet fruit. Beyond scent, terpenes influence flavor and effects, often determining whether a strain feels uplifting, relaxing, or balanced."
"What Are Terpenes? Terpenes are naturally occurring aromatic compounds found in thousands of plants, including lavender, citrus fruits, and conifers. In cannabis, they're secreted in the same glandular trichomes that produce cannabinoids like THC and CBD. While initially evolved to protect the plant from predators and environmental stress, terpenes provide cannabis its distinct sensory identity. For consumers, terpenes are more than just smell."
"How Terpenes Influence Aroma and Flavor One of the most noticeable contributions of terpenes is to aroma. Each terpene carries its own unique fragrance: limonene produces a bright citrus note, myrcene leans earthy and musky, and pinene evokes fresh pine needles. These aromatic cues are often the first thing consumers notice when opening a jar of flower or inhaling vapor."
Terpenes are aromatic compounds produced in the same glandular trichomes as cannabinoids and occur across many plants. They give cannabis its distinct scents and flavors, with limonene yielding citrus, myrcene earthy musk, and pinene pine notes. Terpenes interact with the endocannabinoid system and can amplify or modify cannabinoid effects, so identical THC levels may feel very different across strains. Terpene profiles help predict whether a strain feels uplifting, relaxing, or balanced and assist consumers and patients in selecting products for flavor or targeted relief. Growing research on the entourage effect increases focus on terpene content for product choice.
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