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    August 2, 2021

    Terpenes: What Are Terpenes and What Do They Do?

    Those of you who have been in the world of CBD for a while will have stumbled across the term at some point. But terpenes are not only found in CBD flowers – they are found in all plants. In this article we tell you 5 things about terpenes that you (probably) don’t know, but should.

    What are terpenes?

    Terpenes are chemical compounds found in nature. Some people know them, for example, in the form of essential oils. There are 1,000s of types of terpenes. They determine how plants smell and taste. Cannabis strains differ not only in their cannabinoid profile but also in their terpene profile. It is precisely these compounds that give our plants their unmistakable flavour. So if you like the taste of one flower better than another, it is most likely down to the terpene profile.

    Kaiser Terpenprofil
    Kaiser terpene profile

    Where are they used

    Terpenes are actually used wherever nature and people meet. They are particularly popular in natural medicine and aromatherapy. Essential oils, for example, are one way of incorporating terpenes into everyday life really easily. Lavender is said to have a relaxing effect, citrus fruits a stimulating one, and so on. So if you have ever owned an aroma lamp or been to a sauna, you have already had experience with terpenes. 😉

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    Which ones should you know?

    Rosmarie Terpenprofil
    Rosmarie terpene profile

    β-Caryophyllene is so important because it is also a CB2 cannabinoid and therefore acts on the CB2 receptor. According to the current state of research, this terpene, which is also very common in cannabis but also in black pepper, acts above all as an anti-inflammatory.
    Myrcene, also known as β-myrcene, can be found not only in every one of our flowers, but also in many conifers, mint or hops. Myrcene is the most widespread terpene in cannabis plants and is said in naturopathy to have a calming effect.
    Limonene is one of the better-known terpenes and is found above all in citrus fruits. As already mentioned above, citrus scents are often said to have mood-lifting properties. The same applies to limonene. 
    Pinenes are divided into α-pinene and β-pinene. As the name suggests, pinene is found above all in conifers, but often also in the cannabis plant. In naturopathy it is assumed that pinenes have an anti-inflammatory effect and promote concentration. 

    What do CBD & terpenes have to do with each other?

    Ever heard of the entourage effect? It involves not only CBD & THC, but also terpenes. In keeping with the motto the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, terpenes together with cannabinoids produce the so-called entourage effect. If you don’t yet know what the entourage effect is, you can easily read about it here.

    How do I know which terpenes my favourite CBD flower has?

    It is always nice to find things in life that you like. So if you have always wondered why you might like Jane more than Mary, or why you prefer Kaiser after all, it is probably down to the terpene profile. Usually you know quite quickly whether you like the smell of something. However, if you don’t have the opportunity to come to our shops, the terpene profile could be a good indicator. If you want to try a new flower but don’t know exactly which one: look for a flower with a similar profile, or be adventurous and do exactly the opposite. 😉

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