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Adding Terpenes to Wax & Shatter (A Little Goes a Long Way)
Posted by True Blue Terpenes onCannabis concentrates like wax, shatter, rosin, resin, and distillate can be strong cannabis products, but they do not always keep the aroma and flavor of the original cannabis plant. Processing, solvents, heat, storage, and purging can all affect terpene content. That is why some consumers and producers add terpenes back...
CBG Isolate: All About Pure Cannabigerol
Posted by Daniel Gordon onPublic interest in cannabinoids has grown well beyond THC and CBD. As more people learn about the cannabis plant, lesser-known cannabinoids such as CBG and CBN are getting more attention. CBG stands for cannabigerol. It is a minor cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp plants, usually in much smaller amounts...
What Is The Best Indica Strain For Sleep?
Posted by Daniel Gordon onGetting a good night's sleep matters for health, mood, focus, and daily energy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night. Many adults still struggle with sleep. Some have trouble falling asleep. Others wake up during the night, wake...
Camphene Terpene: From Lamp Oil to Massage Mainstay
Posted by Eric Van Buskirk onCamphene is a naturally occurring plant-derived monoterpene with a distinctive camphoraceous aroma and a growing body of preclinical research behind it. It has attracted interest from researchers and formulators for its potential roles in pain and inflammation management, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial applications, and cardiovascular research. In this profile, we cover...
What Are Triterpenoids, and What Are Their Roles in Cannabis?
Posted by Eric Van Buskirk onImage via GPT4o for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual cannabis products or medical advice. Triterpenoids are a diverse group of natural compounds gaining significant attention among medical researchers for their potential roles in cannabis biology. These organic compounds are synthesized through the mevalonate pathway and contribute to...
Adding Terpenes to Flower: How to Safely Infuse Cannabis Buds
Posted by Eric Van Buskirk on๐งช Terpene Dose Calculator Find the right amount to add to your flower Flower Weight grams (g) ounces (oz) pounds (lb) = 28.0g Existing Terpenes 0.5% 0% (very dry)3% (fresh) From lab test, or estimate: fresh = ~2%, older = ~0.5% Target Total 2.0% 0.5%4% Sweet spot for most flower:...
Best Ways To Use Weed Flavor Drops
Posted by True Blue Terpenes onWeed flavor drops are concentrated terpene and flavoring blends used to adjust the aroma and taste of cannabis products. They can be used with flower, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and other compatible preparations. For many consumers and producers, the goal is simple: make cannabis products taste and smell more intentional. That...
5 Weed Edibles That Go Way Beyond "Magic Brownies"
Posted by Daniel Gordon onWhen someone mentions weed edibles, what's the first thing you think of? Probably brownies. Their rich chocolate flavor was good at masking low-quality cannabis, which made brownies the default choice when inexperienced cooks first experimented with the plant. But the world of cannabis edibles has come a long way since...
Terpinolene, The Jack of All Trades Cannabis Terpene
Posted by Eric Van Buskirk on- Tags: cannabis terpenoids, terpenes, terpinolene
Valencene Terpene: Effects, Uses, and Citrus Profile
Posted by Daniel Gordon onValencene is an important, if often overlooked, terpene whose influence shows up in many cannabis strains. Here's what you should know. It's a sesquiterpene, consisting of three isoprene units and 15 carbon atoms. By contrast, monoterpenes like myrcene and ocimene are simpler, two isoprene units and ten carbon atoms. Together,...