If knowledge is power, then understanding why you’re chemically attracted to your favorite strains is a nerdy path to self-discovery that every stoner should walk down. Take, for instance, ...

One of the most appealing parts of cannabis is the scents and flavors associated with the various varieties of the plant. Organic compounds known as terpenes are produced by most plants as a defense ...

Over the last couple of years, terpenes have been mentioned with much more frequency among cannabis consumers. If you asked a botanist, “what are terpenes” they would most likely tell you they are in ...

Beta-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, and nerolidol, which are all found in hemp, may act against herpes simplex 1. Others, such as phytol and borneol, have the potential to disrupt or kill viruses ...

Cannabis has come a long way from being just a recreational pastime. With increasing interest and understanding of its therapeutic potential, more consumers are learning how to customize their ...

There’s more to cannabis than THC, CBD, or the hundreds of other cannabinoids present in the plant. While cannabinoids are typically thought of as the defining features of your favorite strains, ...

Possible windfalls from legalizing hemp and CBD may get all the headlines, but terpenes could have just as much commercial potential. Terpenes are responsible for the smells and flavors that help us ...

I stopped smoking weed my senior year of college. I woke up one February morning, mouth still fuzzy, lying on top of my covers with my winter coat, scarf, and boots still on— I’d been too disoriented ...

Terpenes may not be the only ones responsible for the distinctive aroma of cannabis, and labeling products may mislead consumers or producers to think so, according to the findings of a new study. In ...