Though testing terpenes in natural settings has been difficult, modern genetic and molecular methods are now providing more experimental tools for studying their functions. Here we compile some of ...

One terpene that is likely responsible is beta-caryophyllene, which may both regulate brain function and tame inflammation ...

Terpenes are what make certain cannabis plants smell or taste different from others. They may work with the plant’s cannabinoids and other compounds to produce medicinal effects. Terpenes are ...

A key element in this shift is terpenes, the aromatic compounds found in cannabis that not only influence its flavor and aroma but also its effects. As both seasoned cannabis users and newcomers ...

Terpenes are a broad class of chemicals that are found throughout ... and genetics teams work closely with one another to discover these genes in the genome, identify the function through in-vitro ...

It has a fresh, minty scent and is often used in aromatherapy to help clear the sinuses and improve respiratory function. Jasmine – Nerolidol: Nerolidol is a terpene found in jasmine and many ...

California cannabis companies already have an answer to this question, claiming each strain of pot has different terpenes — a type of aromatic compound produced by all plants — and these ...

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