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TERPENES:Sniff the Benefits Have you ever noticed that you feel peaceful while walking in the most lush, dense part of the woods? Or that you wax nostalgia after catching a whiff of a cigar that reminds you of your beloved grandfather? Are you happily satiated after eating a hot orange bun?It’s in the terpenes. Terpenes (pronounced tur-peens) are aromatic metabolites that are found in most plants and in some animals and even insects. They are what make certain aromas – those strong, pungen …

Welcome back to Terpene Tuesday, where we highlight a new terpene and its benefits every week. We've mentioned linalool before but let's dive a little deeper this time. Linalool is one of my personal favorites. If you've smelled lavender, then you'll know linalool. It is responsible for that deeply floral and slightly spicy scent. It can also be found in birch trees, the mint family, citrus fruits, laurels, cinnamon, rosewood, coriander, sweet basil and even fungi.There are two forms of Linalool …