by David Chester, PhD | Apr 16, 2020 | cannabis terpenes
Alpha-pinene and beta-pinene are two of the most common terpenes in nature, including cannabis. Learn more about its remarkable aroma and how it affects the human body for various therapeutic uses. The properties of the monoterpenes alpha- and beta-pinene are quite...
by David Chester, PhD | Feb 13, 2020 | cannabis terpenes
The Beta-caryophyllene terpene is one of the most common found in cannabis. It is also the primary terpene in black pepper. Unsurprisingly, caryophyllene has a spicy and peppery aroma. It is also found in cloves, hops, spinach, chard, oregano, cinnamon, rosemary,...
by David Chester, PhD | Jan 14, 2020 | cannabis terpenes
Myrcene is the most common terpene in cannabis. Mangoes, cloves, lemongrass, thyme, hops, ylang-ylang, verbena, bay leaves, and basil all contain this terpene. Technically beta-Myrcene, this cannabis monoterpene has a curiously musky aroma that smells like an earthy...
by David Chester, PhD | Oct 8, 2019 | cannabis terpenes
Limonene is a terpene (technically a monoterpene) that helps provide a strong citrus aroma to lemons, oranges, grapefruits, limes, and other citrus fruits. Found in the rinds of citruses, it is the second most common terpene in nature and also the third most common...
