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WHAT ARE TERPENES?

When you open a jar of hemp flower, take a big whiff — your nose is in for an experience of aromatic delight! What is responsible for the complex layers of aromas that come from the plant? It’s tiny molecules in hemp plants called terpenes. They are part of the essential oils responsible for the wonderfully rich palette of smells and tastes.

Terpenes are not just in hemp and cannabis plants — they are naturally produced by fruits, vegetables, trees, and flowers. They are used widely in everyday products like foods, perfumes, shampoos, detergents, cosmetics, and essential oils.

HEMP TERPENES CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENTOURAGE EFFECT

It’s not just about wonderful aroma and rich taste — the specific terpene profile helps determine the effects of hemp flower in your body. Unlike pharmaceutical medication with one chemical as an active ingredient, hemp flower and other plant medicine have a symphony of compounds that create a rich and multilayered effect called the entourage effect. Cannabinoids like CBG and CBD combine with terpenes and flavonoids to create an ultra-entourage effect, magnifying the benefits. Here is a guide to help you get to know some of the most common terpenes found in our hemp products, the other foods and plants that have them, how they smell, and their effects.

TERPENE

ALSO FOUND IN

AROMA EFFECTS
Carophyllene Basil

Black Pepper

Cinnamon

Cloves

Hops

Oregano

Earthy

Peppery

Spicy

Woody

Anti-inflammatory

Antioxidant

Kidney protection

Liver protection

Stomach protection

Humulene Clove

Coriander

Ginger

Ginseng

Hops

Sage

Spearmint

Hoppy

Earthy

Anti-bacterial

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-viral

Appetite-suppressant

Pail reliever

Limonene Citrus fruits Citrusy

Sour

Anti-anxiety

Anti-depressant

Anti-inflammatory

Immune system stimulant

Pain reliever

Linalool Lavender Floral

Lavender

Anti-anxiety

Anti-convulsant

Anti-depressant 

Pain reliever

Relaxation

Stress reduction

Myrcene Hops

Lemongrass

Mango

Peppercorns

Earthy

Herbal

Musky

Anti-inflammatory

“Couch lock”

Pain relief

Relaxation

Sleepiness

Nerolidol Citrus peels

Lemongrass

Jasmine

Tea Tree

Floral

Fresh Bark

Anti-anxiety

Anti-fungal

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-oxidant

Ocimene Basil

Hops

Lavender

Mango

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Pepper

Floral

Fruity

Anti-bacterial

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-viral

Anti-fungal

Anti-convulsant

Pinene Basil

Conifers

Dill

Parsley

Rosemary

Sage

Piney

Woody

Anti-anxiety

Anti-bacterial

Anti-inflammatory

Bronchodilator

Terpinolene Apple

Conifers

Cumin

Lilac

Nutmeg

Tea tree

Floral 

Fresh

Piney

Anti-bacterial

Anti-fungal

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-oxidant