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If you’re a cannabis enthusiast, you’ve probably heard about the aromatic compounds known as terpenes and how they contribute to the smell and taste of your favorite strains. But do you know what terpenes are, how they are measured, and what counts as a high terpene percentage in cannabis flower?...

If you are new to cannabis or prefer less-intoxicating products, lower-THC and CBD-rich strains may be worth considering. The most important thing to know is that a strain name alone cannot tell you how much THC or CBD a product contains. Cannabinoid levels can vary between growers, products, and batches....

Ocimene is a terpene that contributes sweet, floral, citrus, and herbal aromas to some cannabis varieties. It is also found in many other plants, including basil, parsley, and orchids. While ocimene has been studied for several types of biological activity in laboratory research, there is currently limited clinical evidence showing...

Refined cannabis oils and concentrates can deliver consistency and potency, but processing may reduce or alter some of the volatile compounds responsible for the plant's aroma and flavor. Adding a carefully selected terpene profile can restore some of that sensory character. It cannot, however, recreate every compound found in the...

Do you even vape, bro? Cannabis vape cartridges have gone from a niche product to one of the most popular consumption formats on the market. Yet many consumers who use them regularly have never stopped to ask what is actually inside those small cartridges they are inhaling from. As makers...

The aroma of cannabis is as multifaceted as its effects and potential uses. Some find its pungent scent enticing, while others recoil from the skunky smell. This divide has long been a topic of discussion, shrouded in equal parts speculation and curiosity. Until recently, most cannabis users attributed the smell of...

The entourage effect is the idea that cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other compounds in cannabis may influence one another when they are used together. You may also see it described as the claim that a multi-compound product produces effects that differ from those of an isolated compound. However, the entourage...

Nickel Bag of Funk, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Skunk strains are known for an intense aroma that can combine sulfur, earth, citrus, pine, and spice. The original Skunk No. 1 became influential during the 1970s and helped establish “skunk” as one of the most recognizable terms in...

Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in cannabis, citrus fruits, herbs, spices, and many other plants. They help create a plant’s scent and flavor, and they may also influence how a cannabis product feels. When it comes to focus, the evidence is still limited, but certain terpenes are commonly associated with...

Contrary to popular belief, not everyone who uses cannabis products does so to get “high.” Many consumers choose CBD-dominant cannabis products because they contain little or no THC, the cannabinoid primarily responsible for the intoxicating effects associated with marijuana. CBD-dominant cannabis strains are rich in cannabidiol (CBD) and are often...