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The chemical structure of terpinolene in 3DI’m sure we’ve all heard the term terpene used, especially as it’s been popularized by the booming cannabis industry. Terpenes are aromatic oils that give pl … read more

My grandmother showed the medicinal value of plants from as early as I can remember. Ginger for this, or mustard seed paste for that, there was always something she was able to whip up for the treatme … read more

TERPENE: Guaiol (g-why-ee-ol). Also called champacol (champ-uh-call).FOUND IN: Guaiacum plant, Cypress pines, nutmeg, tea tree, apples, cumin, and lilacsAROMA/FLAVOR : Pine, wood, roseBENEFITS: Ant … read more

TERPENE: Fenchol (fench-all)FOUND IN: Basil, aster flowers, eucalyptus leaves, wild celery, nutmeg, and citrus fruitsAROMA/FLAVOR: Herbal, earthy, pineyEFFECTS: Invigorating, upliftingBENEFITS: anti-m … read more

TERPENE: Trans-nerolidol (tranz neh-row-lye-doll)FOUND IN: Neroli, ginger, jasmine, lavender, tea tree, and lemongrassAROMA/FLAVOR: Woody, fruity citrus, apples, and roseEFFECTS: Relaxing, slightly se … read more

TERPENE: Sabinene (sah-bin-een)FOUND IN: Holm oak, Norway spruce, black pepper, cardamom, and carrot seeds, juniper, cloves, and nutmegAROMA/FLAVOR : Pine, Mint, PepperEFFECTS:UpliftingFocusingEfferv … read more

TERPENE: PulegoneFOUND IN:. Catnip, Pennyroyal, Rosemary, Creeping Charlie, Palo Santo, Peppermint SpearmintAROMA/FLAVOR: Sweet, mintyEFFECTS: CalmingSedatingBENEFITS: Insect repellantFood preserv … read more

TERPENE: Carene (care-een)FOUND IN: Lemons, allspice, rosemary, basil, cedar, pine, and turpentineAROMA/FLAVOR: Fir needles, musky earth, and damp woodlands EFFECTS: promote memory retention and ale … read more

TERPENE: Bisabolol (BISSA-bowl-all)FOUND IN: German Chamomile, Candeia Tree, SageAROMA/FLAVOR: Apple, honey, woodBENEFITS: Anti-inflammatoryAnti-irritantAnti-microbialHealing PromotionAnalgesicAnti- … read more

TERPENE: Phellandrene (fell-and-reen)FOUND IN: EucalyptusDillMintBlack pepperCinnamonParsleyPineLavenderWater fennelGinger grassAROMA/FLAVOR: minty, woody, citrusBENEFITS: Antifungal AntibacterialA … read more

TERPENE: Valencene (vah-len-seen)FOUND IN: Grapefruit, tangerines, oranges, nectarines, mangoes, Chinese bayberry, and Valencia oranges.AROMA/FLAVOR: Sweet, citrus, herb, woodEFFECTS: Euphoria/mood … read more

TERPENE: TerpineolFOUND IN: Lilacs, lime blossoms, eucalyptus sap, lapsang souchong tea, and pine treesAROMA/FLAVOR: Lilac, lime, pine smokeEFFECTS: Relaxing - to the point of couch lockBENEFITS: Anti … read more

TERPENE: Alpha-pinene and Beta-pinene (al-fa pine-een, bay-tah pine-een)FOUND IN: Pine trees,rosemary, parsley, dill, basil, frankincense, cypress, juniper berry, helichrysum, and some varieties of ci … read more

TERPENE: Borneol (bore-knee-all)FOUND IN: Camphorweed mugwort, wormwood, sagebrush, american beautyberry, sambong, resurrection lilyAROMA/FLAVOR: Woody, earthyEFFECTS: Improves circulationReduces bl … read more

TERPENE: Eucalyptol (yew-cah-lip-tall)FOUND IN: Rosemary, sage, sweet basil, bay leaves, tea tree, cardamom, camphor, laurel, mugwort, wormwoodAROMA/FLAVOR: Strong, cooling, minty, spicyEFFECTS: Enh … read more

My grandmother showed the medicinal value of plants from as early as I can remember. Ginger for this, or mustard seed paste for that, there was always something she was able to whip up for the treatme … read more

TERPENE: Bergamotene (berg-uh-muh-teen), alpha-bergamotene and beta-bergamotene.Sturdy black pepper scent that aids in the defense of plants against predators. It is an aroma element of several … read more

TERPENE: Phytol - fahy-tawlPhytol is used to ward off insect predators as well as help prevent unwanted invaders in the soil while supporting healthy bacterias. FOUND IN: Green tea, mint, basil, tarr … read more

TERPENE: Geraniol, juh-rey-nee-awlThe unique synthesis of geraniol is from within honey bees, who produce it in their scent glands as both a marker for nectar-bearing fruits and as a territorial mech … read more

TERPENE: Ocimene \ ˈäsəˌmēn \ monoterpeneOcimene is a natural insecticide for plants. Some users find that cultivars (strains) high in ocimene can make them cough more, which links to its possible d … read more

TERPENE: Camphene, ˈkam-ˌfēnCamphene is a minor terpene. Camphene was used as a fuel for lamps oil before the Civil War, but was replaced with kerosene when found to be highly explosive. Camphene h … read more

TERPENE: Terpinolene \ tərˈpinᵊl ēn \ monoterpeneFOUND IN: Apples, lilacs, nutmeg, rosemary, sage, conifers, cumin, and tea tree oilAROMA/FLAVOR: Smoky, woody aroma; floral, fruity flavor EFFECTS: Inc … read more

TERPENE: Linalool, li-nal-oh-awlFOUND IN: Most recognizable in lavender but also found in citrus, birch, rosewood, laurel and coriander. Whether it’s found in cannabis or in lavender essential oil,Li … read more

TERPENE: Limonene \ ˈli-mə-ˌnēn \ monoterpeneLimonene has two types: d-limonene and a-limonene. This terpene is the third most common terpene in cannabis, and the second most common terpene in nature. … read more

TERPENE: Humulene \ ˈhyümyəˌlēn \ alpha-humulene or α-caryophylleneFOUND IN: Humelene is found not only in cannabis, but in hops, basil, clove, black pepper, sage, and ginseng. It is a cannabis plant’ … read more

There's a lot of information online about Terpenes and Cannabis. It can get pretty complex, but I'd like to just break it down for you.I like to call terpenes the essential oil of the plant. They a … read more