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Isopulegol is a monoterpene alcohol with a fresh, minty aroma. It occurs in small amounts in mint, lemon balm, lemon-scented eucalyptus, and some cannabis plants, but most of the isopulegol sold today is made from citronellal, because isopulegol is the chemical precursor used to manufacture menthol. This guide covers where...

About 19.1% of U.S. adults have an anxiety disorder in a given year, according to a National Institute of Mental Health estimate based on survey data from 2001 to 2003. Many of them try cannabis, and the first question they ask at the dispensary is usually whether indica strains or...

Live resin terpenes are one of the most heavily marketed products in the cannabis industry. Brands describe them as the most authentic way to capture a strain's flavor, and they usually charge more than for other pure terpenes. This guide explains what live resin terpenes are, how they are made,...

Terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give lavender, hops, black pepper, and cannabis their scent. The cannabis plant alone produces more than 150 of them, and only a few are linked with better rest. This guide covers the best terpenes for sleep, where they occur outside cannabis, and how strong...

Originally published November 15, 2021. Updated September 2026 with graded outcomes. On November 15, 2021, we asked seven cannabis and hemp professionals how research on the entourage effect would change the industry. The entourage effect is the idea that the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids in cannabis work together and produce...

Guaiol is a lesser-known terpene found in the cannabis plant, cypress pines, and the wood of the tropical guaiacum plant. Researchers have started studying it in the lab for anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer activity. This article covers what guaiol is, how it smells, where it comes from, and what the...

Bisabolol is the terpene that gives the chamomile flower its soft, sweet, floral aroma. It is also found in small amounts in various cannabis strains, and it is one of the most widely used soothing ingredients in skincare products. This article explains what the alpha-bisabolol terpene is, how it smells,...

Little Known Benefits of Alpha-Pinene (and Some Strains That Are High in It) Alpha-pinene is one of the most common terpenes in nature. It is found in cannabis, in coniferous trees, and in the essential oils of many herbs. This article covers what alpha-pinene is, how it smells, how it...

This is the second article in our "Why Is Marijuana Still Illegal?" series on the True Blue Terpenes blog. In part one, we compared the dangers of marijuana with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and found that marijuana causes less harm to users and to the people around them. No...