terpenes

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

December 15, 2023

Beer drinkers are often surprised to learn that cannabis is related to the hops plant. Indeed, botanists put cannabis and hops in the same Cannabaceae family! Although hops can’t produce cannabinoids, these two plants share many remarkable similarities in texture and flavor. Hemp fans can get a whiff of this “hoppy” relationship if they have ... 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

May 10, 2023

Most scientists that study cannabis flowers focus their attention on cannabinoids like CBD. However, a growing body of evidence suggests terpenes may play a crucial role in hemp strains. Not only are terpenes responsible for hemp’s unique aromatics, they may alter a strain’s effects. Even if two hemp strains have the same CBD concentrations, each ... Read more

Woody

September 28, 2022

Hemp is the only known plant that contains phytocannabinoids like CBD. However, botanists have discovered the non-cannabinoid compounds in cannabis are the same as those in many herbs, spices, and fruits. This is especially true for chemicals known as “terpenes,” which give hemp strains their unique aromas.   For example, bisabolol is a common secondary terpene ... Read more