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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 …

There’s a lot of talk and banter around CBD and THC these days. But what exactly are they? And why are they getting so much attention? CBD or ‘cannabidiol’ and THC or ‘tetrahydrocannabinol’ are two naturally occurring molecules in Cannabis. They are also found in a handful of other plants, like Echinacea, and interact in the body with the endocannabinoid system. This body system was only discovered in 1992 and consists of the CB1 receptor and CB2 receptor. CBD and THC are the most prominent cann …

Pinene is the most common terpene found in plants. As its name suggests, it has a piney smell and is also found in conifers, basil, rosemary, pine needles, dill, parsley, sagebrush, turpentine and orange rinds. There are two forms of Pinene, Alpha-Pinene and Beta-Pinene, the former found more often. While plants initially evolved terpenes to detract predators and to attract pollinators, mammals have evolved along side them to be able to use these molecules in helpful ways. Even insects use pinen …

Sabinine, sounds royal doesn’t it? Like somewhere far away there is a Princess Sabinine held captive in a tower….. No? Just me? Well, anyway, it’s this weeks topic so let’s get to it. Sabinine is one of the lesser studied terpenes and is found commonly in Holm Oaks and Norway Pines. It’s also found in juniper, pepper, nutmeg, cardamom and many other spices and in high concentrations in carrot seed oil. It’s what gives carrots their green, earthy flavor.Sabinine hasn’t been as well studied as som …