Terpene - Wikipedia
The term terpene was coined in 1866 by the German chemist August Kekulé to denote all hydrocarbons having the empirical formula C 10 H 16, of which camphene was one. Previously, many hydrocarbons having the empirical formula C 10 H 16 had been called "camphene", but many other hydrocarbons of the same composition had different names.
What are terpenes? - Medical News Today
Mar 6, 2020 · Limonene is a common terpene that most people can recognize by its scent. As the name suggests, limonene gives the rinds of fruits such as lemons and oranges their citrusy smell.
Cannabis Terpenes: What They Are and How They Work - Healthline
Nov 4, 2024 · The main hypothesis is that a plant’s terpene profile works in tandem with its cannabinoid content — including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) — to produce the effects ...
What are cannabis terpenes and what do they do? - Leafly
Nov 10, 2021 · Caryophyllene is the only known terpene found in cannabis that can bind to the CB2 receptor in the endocannabinoid system, which is found in the body’s immune system.
What are terpenes and what do they do? | Weedmaps
Aug 13, 2024 · Terpenes are aromatic compounds that provide the smell and flavor of cannabis and a variety of other plants. Each weed strain has its own unique aroma due to its distinct terpene content.
Terpene | Essential Oils, Aromatherapy, Fragrance | Britannica
Dec 27, 2024 · terpene, any of a class of hydrocarbons occurring widely in plants and animals and empirically regarded as built up from isoprene, a hydrocarbon consisting of five carbon atoms attached to eight hydrogen atoms (C 5 H 8). The term is often extended to the terpenoids, which are oxygenated derivatives of these hydrocarbons.
Ultimate List of Terpenes and Terpene Benefits
Jan 18, 2024 · As its name implies, pinene is a terpene known for its pine and fir aroma. This terpene occurs in pine and other coniferous (and some non-coniferous) plants, balsamic resin, and some citrus fruits. Pinene is used in medicine as an anti-inflammatory, expectorant, bronchodilator, and local antiseptic.
Cannabis Terpenes Guide: Effects, Chart & Types | CBD Alchemy
Nov 25, 2024 · A terpene profile is the unique combination and concentration of terpenes in a particular cannabis strain. This profile contributes significantly to the strain’s aroma, flavor, and potential effects. When using a terpene chart: Identify the dominant terpenes in a strain; Consider the potential effects associated with those terpenes
Therapeutic and Medicinal Uses of Terpenes - PMC
Terpene is a natural compound with various medical properties and found in both plants and animals (Gershenzon 2007). Among natural products that mediate antagonistic and beneficial interactions within the organism, terpene play a variety of roles (Gershenzon 2007).
Cannabis Terpenes: How They Work and Their Effects - Royal …
Oct 22, 2020 · What Is a Terpene Profile? Terpene profiles refer to the unique cocktail of aromatic molecules within each plant. Every strain possesses a unique terpene profile made up of varying percentages of different molecules.