Most common terpenes found in cannabis and what we know about them

Why are some strains fruity and others skunky? How do they work? Which terpene profile is right for you?

This terpene is commonly found in the chamomile plant and South American (Brazilian) candeia tree as well as various strains of cannabis. What do we know about it?

Let's explore the natural wonder of Caryophyllene. This terpene is commonly found black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves.

What is Delta 3 Carene? This terpene is commonly found basil, rosemary, bell peppers, cedar, pine and juniper - trees and shrubs.

This terpene is commonly found citrus fruits like oranges, lemons and grapefruit. It can also be found in trees and herbs such as pine, rosemary, mint, fennel and juniper. What do we know about it?

This clear oily liquid can be extracted from cannabis, plants like wormwood and sagebrush, along with spices like cardamom, rosemary, bay leaves, and sage. And of course, the eucalyptus tree, the staple diet of Australia’s koala.

Pinene is one of the most abundant terpenes in nature, not only is it found in conifer trees, but also in orange peels, frankincense, rosemary, lavender, dill, basil, parsley – and of course cannabis.

Have you ever wondered why so many lotions, cleaning products, air fresheners are lavender scented? What is it about the scent of lavender that naturally gives us a sense of calm, aiding in stress relief, anxiety reduction, and sleep? Unlike all the other terpenes that we are exploring in this series. Linalool’s true superpower is its scent.

The therapeutic benefits of borneol have been harnessed and utilized in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. What is it about this terpene that keeps holistic practitioners using it today?

Named after Humulus lupulus, the common hop plant, is present in plants including cannabis, black pepper, basil, ginseng, and sage.

Have you ever noticed how a mango's aroma is like liquid sunshine? Sweet, refreshing, almost magical. What is this incredible smell that just transports you to a tropical paradise?

In our Cannabis Terpene Series, we did a deep dive into the top 10 terpenes found in our favorite plant, Cannabis. In this video we are tying what we know about these terpenes to cannabinoids in the phenomenon known as “The Entourage Effect”