Discover more about terpenes
and how they help make a strain unique and work in harmony to produce an experience that’s truly customizable. Just like a fine wine tasting, your budtender at TERPS Wellfleet can walk you through the complexities of a flavor and aroma profile that provides your desired effect.
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Terpenes 101:
What they are and why it’s important to understand them
These naturally occurring compounds found in plants give cannabis its flavors and aromas
Like flavor nodes in fine wine, terpenes help personalize an experience. Terpenes equip all the senses to truly appreciate aromatic qualities — just think about how you might swirl wine in your glass, smell, sip and savor its complex flavor profile. And while terpenes aren’t vino, they also provide a customizable experience that’s as individual as you are.
Here’s what to know about terpenes, or “terps,” and how to make product selections based off of them.
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Terpenes:
Unique profiles
There are various terpenes, each with a unique aroma, flavor and quality that enhances the cannabis experience. Recognizing these elements when making product selections can help personalize your relationship with the plant.
Some of the most popular terpenes are:
Did you know?
Terpenes 101:
What are terpenes or terpenoids?
LIMONENE
MYRCENE
PINENE
CARYOPHYLLENE
LINALOOL
TERPINOLENE
Some experts recommend paying more attention to terpenes than THC content. Ask your budtender at TERPS Wellfleet for more information.
Terpenes help to identify the three main classifications of cannabis:
Sativa — known for its “head high,” can help reduce anxiety or stress and increase creativity
Indica — provides a full-body effect, increasing deep relaxation and reducing insomnia
Hybrid — a cultivators process to develop strains with the most sought after characteristics
In cannabis, terpenes are produced by tiny resin glands called trichomes located on the surface of the flowers and:
Make certain strains smell and taste differently
Provide a unique flavor profile
Allow for a sensory experience
Terpenes occur naturally in plants. They’re responsible for
Aromas
Flavors
Colors [or lack of color in some buds]
The Cannabis Entourage Effect – what is it and how are the terpenes associated?
Terpenes are a component of cannabis resin that adds layers to each strains wellness characteristics. The synergistic effects between cannabinoids and terpenes along with other natural occurring compounds create “The Entourage Effect”
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POTENTIAL EFFECTS
Antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-fungal, sedative properties, stress and anxiety relief
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There are various terpenes, each with a unique aroma, flavor and qualities that enhance the cannabis experience and personalize it just for you.
Some of the most popular terpenes are: