HempTerpenes

Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A

January 5, 2024

Even people familiar with hemp terpenes may not have heard about trans-nerolidol. Unlike myrcene or limonene, trans-nerolidol doesn’t get a ton of press in CBD circles. However, as more CBD brands compete for attention, they are putting rare terpenes into their hemp extracts. Plus, now that CBD hemp flowers are more accessible, scientists are curious ... Read more

Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A

November 29, 2023

For thousands of years, people have enjoyed the fresh earthy scent of eucalyptus plants. However, scientists only recently discovered what gives the eucalyptus genus its distinctive aromatics. One terpene called “eucalyptol” or “cineol” seems to be responsible for eucalyptus’s cooling properties. Interestingly, recent data suggests that eucalyptol may be present in many popular CBD hemp ... Read more

Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A

September 25, 2023

CBD is the most dominant cannabinoid in hemp flowers, but it’s far from the only compound in this plant. Besides secondary cannabinoids like CBG and CBN, hemp has dozens of flavorful terpenes. These aromatic compounds give each hemp strain its unique scent. Currently, scientists estimate there could be hundreds of terpenes in hemp flowers, many ... Read more

Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A

August 23, 2023

People familiar with cannabis may know that some strains have not-so-subtle spicy notes. For instance, most hybrids in the Kush family are famous for their peppery “kick.” Hemp smokers may also notice these warm and spicy aromatics when using CBD pre-rolls.  To explain this unique flavor profile, we need to talk about the terpene beta-caryophyllene. ... Read more

Woody

August 18, 2023

The idea of smoking hemp flowers isn’t going to appeal to every CBD consumer. Often, when customers first hear about grinding and lighting hemp nugs, they have one of two reactions: “yuck” or “yes!” The primary reason people either feel repulsed or intrigued by smokable CBD hemp has to do with its flavor.  People who’ve ... Read more