TERPENES

are. We’ll give you some examples below. The question you should certainly be asking yourself is: how are these components extracted from the hemp plant? In this regard, we invite you to briefly explore the process in this section. First and foremost, it’s worth noting that their extraction is remarkably similar to that of cannabinoids. Therefore, extraction can be carried out using either CO₂ or alcohol. Uses of Terpenes in Plants Terpenes play numerous roles in the life of the plants that produce them. Due to their bitter taste and strong odor, they serve as a deterrent against insects and certain animals. Furthermore, they help protect hemp plants from strong winds and other environmental hazards such as fungal growth and UV radiation. Some of them are even responsible for the pigmentation of flowers and fruits.

Uses of Terpenes in Humans Moreover, terpenes have a multitude of uses for humans. If you can tell the difference between a coconut and a raspberry, your senses of smell and taste have detected terpenes. You can smell them in food, fruit, flowers, and even cleaning products. Because of their distinctive aroma, they can form the basis of many essential oils, frequently used in perfumery. Some traditional and natural medicines utilize terpenes found in various plants.

Think of terpenes, ultimately, as a connoisseur’s approach to hemp, much like a wine enthusiast would consider the blackcurrant notes in a Chilean Merlot versus the crisp citrus of an unoaked Californian Chardonnay.

New research has now shown that they significantly influence the taste and smell of hemp flowers, but they can also intensify, modify, or reduce the potency of CBD. As we mentioned earlier, the hemp plant alone contains more than 100 Terpenes Different. They are grouped by type. Moreover, just like CBD.FR, Leafy also mentions them. In this regard, it’s important to specify that each terpene has a unique effect. This is explained by the long, and still incomplete, list of effects of the hemp and/or cannabis plant on individuals. Among these, we can mention relaxation, improved concentration, heightened alertness, and stress relief.

Some of these types, for your information:

Hemiterpenes Monoterpenes

Sesquiterpenes

Diterpenes Sesterterpenes Triterpenes

Tetraterpenes Polyterpenes Meroterpenes

Steroids Some of theterpenes

found in the hemp and/or cannabis plant: Limonene Caryophyllene

Myrcene

• Pinene
• Linalool
• Terpinolene
• Borneol
• Eucalyptol
• Nerolidol
• Humulene
• Fenchol
• Ocimene
• D3-Carene

Pulegone Phytol Bergamotene

• Farnesene
• Valencene
• Aromadendron
• Elemeno
• Bisabolene
• Isopulegol
• Citronelol
• Geraniol
• Cadinene.
• In this regard as well, each terpene can change its profile depending on the presence of one or the other. This change could, in turn, generate new effects. This is the phenomenon of the “entourage effect.”
• Terpenes and the Body
• Terpenes, like cannabinoids, have their own way of interacting with the body. In fact, scientists have identified several ways in which these terpenes interact with the human body. Overall, they influence cell membranes, ion channels, receptors, and enzymes. However, researchers believe that their function is far more complex than a simple interaction with the components mentioned above.
• Indeed, they state that new avenues in this direction remain unexplored. To this end, research is being conducted to better understand the impact of terpenes on the body.
• This is notably the case with the study by the British Pharmacological Society. This study revealed that these components have “unique therapeutic effects that can significantly contribute to the entourage effect of medical cannabis extracts.” Furthermore, terpenes appear to influence aspects such as mood, appetite, sleep, and the immune system.
• Since we are discussing the
• effects of terpenes
• , it is important to emphasize that, at the time of writing, no study has shown that these components can produce a high. Otherwise, foods like black pepper and lemongrass would be banned from the market. Therefore, a priori, they do not have psychotropic effects. Consequently, they cannot be considered illegal. This could also explain their widespread use in various sectors.
• A summary of the roles of terpenes
• The table below, from this
• source
• , provides a summary. Varieties

Aroma Properties Benefits

Vaporization

Limonene Lemon SkunkSuper Lemon Haze

CitricInsecticideAntibacterial

Antidepressant Anxiolytic176°C

Caryophyllene

Gorilla Glue Girl Scout CookiesPeppery