A Closer Look at Cannabis Terpenes

What Are Terpenes All About?

As we said earlier, terpenes are organic compounds found in plants that give them not only an aroma but can have therapeutic affects on your body. They are often responsible for the scent that a plant has (every time you are sniffing a flower, chances are you are smelling terpenes). Certain terpenes can provide extra relaxation to the mind and the body.

Note that there are hundreds of variations of terpenes present in plants and 200 varieties found in cannabis. However, a few of them are concentrated enough to be essential, and can also be extracted separately (using an extraction machine, one can separate the CBD, THC and all of the terpenes, and then remix them at different levels to achieve certain results for your products).

You may have wondered how CBD vape brands such TribeTokes have been able to launch CBD vape oil strains that are traditionally THC strains. This is by extracting out the THC so that it’s under the 0.3% legal limit, and then reintroducing the specific terpenes (found in that strain originally) back into the full spectrum CBD distillate. Sound complicated? It most certainly is, which is why you should leave it to the experts!

While the main point is to replicate the profile of the original strain, the extra amount of terpenes added can cause additional benefits. Make sure that your brand is using botanical- and cannabis-extracted terpenes (extracted from natural plants) and not synthetic terpenes (re-created in a lab using chemicals). Scientists are continuous in their studies to know the properties, benefits and therapeutic benefits of terpenes.

Thanks to the holistic and natural effects of these compounds, many people also use terpenes for various aromatherapy applications.

Terpenes Found In CBD Oil

Many brands have reintroduced terpenoids into their CBD oils to recreate strains or create a certain therapeutic affect (e.g., when you see a tincture or vape called “Energy” “Relax” or “Focus”). We will help you figure out the components of CBD terpenoids that you are using. You can look through our vape lab results to see which terpenes are present in all of our vape strains, and we’ll mention them below as well.

Limonene

Limonene has a citrus scent. Imagine sniffing an orange or a lemon. That is what this smells like. Using CBD oils with terpenes can reduce inflammation and lessen anxiety levels. It also has properties that prevent fungi.

CBD Vape Oil Strains Containing Limonene: 

• Mango Haze
• Medihaze
• NYC Diesel
• Hawaiian Dream
• Sour Tsunami
• CBD Kush
• Birthday Cake Kush
• Sweet + Sour Widow
• Remedy
• CBD Shark

Caryophyllene

These promising terpenoids are widespread and common in cinnamon or black pepper. Unlike Linalool, Caryophyllene has a woody and spicy scent to it. Anti-inflammatory is one of its benefits.

CBD Vape Oil Strains Containing Caryophyllene: 

• Medihaze
• NYC Diesel
• Hawaiian Dream
• Juicy Fruit
• Sour Tsunami
• CBD Kush
• Birthday Cake Kush
• Sweet + Sour Widow
• Remedy
• Northern Lights

Humulene

Plants like basil and cloves are rich in humulene, and Its scent resembles hops. A great way to subdue your appetite, is to try this terpene, which known for acting as an appetite suppressant.

CBD Vape Oil Strains Containing Humulene: 

• Sour Tsunami
• CBD Kush
• Birthday Cake Kush

Why Consume CBD Oils With Terpenes?

Terpenes play an essential factor in cannabis to enhance the therapeutic effects of full spectrum CBD. If you use CBD oil with Myrcene or Linalool, you will find yourself more relaxed, and its sleep-inducing abilities are more effective (found in many indicas). If you add limonene, you will yourself be more energized and focused in doing your task (which is why limonene is found in many sativas).

Of course, always do your research to help understand your products and local laws. There are still some states where usage of CBD oils is not allowed.

Purchasing CBD with plant-based terpenes will greatly enhance the benefits that you can gain from your products. Always be responsible for your consumption, and look for strains and terpenes that offer what you need in a particular situation.