Terpenes: The Entourage Effect
The importance of terpenes in all species of plants, especially cannabis, can’t be underestimated. Terpenes are fundamental building blocks of the...
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Cannabinoids and Terpenes
Cannabinoids and terpenes are the dynamic compounds that are derived from the cannabis plant. We delve into the fascinating world of these natural wonders and their potential benefits for equine well-being. Discover how cannabinoids and terpenes work synergistically to provide therapeutic effects. Explore the science behind these extraordinary compounds and unlock a new realm of possibilities for equine care and healing.
Understanding Terpenes: Nerolidol
Nerolidol (sometimes called penetrol, peruviol, or trans-nerolidol) conveys a scent of fresh bark that is sometimes described as “woody” or “fruit...
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Understanding Terpenes: Ocimene
Ocimene features a sweet aroma that is floral and herbaceous in nature, sometimes with a hint of citrus. Ocimene is produced by a variety of plant...
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Understanding Terpenes: beta-caryophyllene
The most distinguishing characteristic of beta-caryophyllene (BCP, caryophyllene, or β-caryophyllene) is the fact that it can be categorized as bo...
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Understanding Terpenes: Camphene
Camphene, sometimes called comphene, is one of more than 200 terpenes discovered to date in hemp and cannabis. Terpenes are aromatic molecules onc...
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Understanding Terpenes: Geraniol
Geraniol is one of the 200 terpenes produced by the cannabis genome, many of which have been revealed—via both clinical research and the anecdotal...
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Understanding Terpenes: Bisabolol
Bisabolol, also called a-bisabolol and levomenol, is a terpene that is known for delivering a fresh floral aroma that sometimes includes a sweet h...
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Understanding Terpenes: Myrcene
Of the hundreds of terpenes that appear in the cannabis genome, none is more common than myrcene (sometimes denoted as β-Myrcene). In terms of aro...
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Understanding Terpenes: Pinene
Pinene, one of the most researched and documented terpenes found in cannabis, is available in two varieties: Alpha-pinene (sometimes denoted as α-...
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Understanding Terpenes: Linalool
Linalool is categorized as one of the 10 “minor” terpenes produced by the cannabis plant, meaning it is available in smaller quantities than “majo...
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Understanding Terpenes: Limonene
Limonene is considered a major terpene based on its commonality, including the significant number of cannabis cultivars in which it is found and t...
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Understanding Terpenes: Guaiol
Guaiol (pronounced “gweye-all” and sometimes called champacol) is a terpene that conveys an aroma of pine that is described as featuring fragrant ...
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