What You Need to Know About Medical Cannabis Terpenes
Terpenes are a large part of what makes up medical cannabis, yet many patients don’t know much about them. That’s why we’ve created this guide, to help patients understand the usefulness of cannabis terpenes.
Cannabis Terpenes: What Are They?
Terpene molecules are oils which reside within the resin glands of cannabis flowers. Terpenes are the molecules responsible for the smell and taste of individual strains, while cannabinoids and THC are odourless. Terpenes may also influence the effects of varied strains. Outside influences on the cannabis as it is grown do not alter the smell or flavour, but will affect the amount of terpenes each plant generates. This has led Licensed Producers (LP’s) to choose strains that exhibit a desired terpene profile, while they try to achieve the highest number of terpenes through their cultivation process. As terpenes are extremely potent, just a small number of these molecules will … Read More