Over the last couple of years, terpenes have been mentioned with much more frequency among cannabis consumers. If you asked a botanist, “what are terpenes” they would most likely tell you they are in ...

When you walk by someone smoking cannabis, the smell is unmistakable. The compounds that produce the potent smell of weed fall under the same class of compounds that produce the citrusy smell of ...

Terpenes are what make certain cannabis plants smell or taste different from others. They may work with the plant’s cannabinoids and other compounds to produce medicinal effects. Terpenes are ...

Terpenes may not be the only ones responsible for the distinctive aroma of cannabis, and labeling products may mislead consumers or producers to think so, according to the findings of a new study. In ...

In a quest to uncover the secrets behind the cannabis plant's rich tapestry of aromas and effects, I recently had the privilege of speaking with two members of the Vermont cannabis community: Nick ...

Terpenes are compounds found in plants that give them their distinctive smells. Terpenes may influence how cannabis affects the brain, but research is still emerging. Common terpenes include pinene, ...

Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, though many people commonly associate them with cannabis because cannabis plants contain high concentrations of them. These aromatic compounds ...

In the evolving landscape of plant medicine, terpenes have emerged from relative obscurity to become recognized as crucial therapeutic compounds. These aromatic molecules, responsible for the ...

Terpenes are aromatic hydrocarbons that help make up the smell found in the essential oils of certain plants like cannabis. Ten years ago, the word meant nothing to the average cannabis consumer. Now, ...

Pop pot quiz: When you go into a dispensary and see jars of flower, you probably look for three things—the strain name; whether it’s a sativa, indica, or hybrid; and the THC content. What should you ...