Terpenes are scientifically just unsaturated hydrocarbons; naturally occurring aromatic components found inside the resin glands of plants.

Terpenes play a huge part in our smoking experience by influencing the aromas, flavors and interactions with the cannabinoid system.

While nearly all plants contain terpenes, the most recognisable are found within citrus plants, aromatic herbs and cannabis. Some of the most commonly found terpenes and their benefits are:

• Limonene: (Citrus aromas found in lemon, lime, etc.) Anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, anti-fungal-anti- bacterial, improves mood, relieves nasuea

• Mycrene: (Musky, herbal, earthy also found in hops, lemongrass, etc.) Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-septic, pain relief, sedative, muscle relaxant

• a-Pinene: (Piney, woody aromas also found in pine, parsley, etc.) Anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, boosts energy, improves focus

• Linaool: (Floral aromas also found in lavender, birchwood, cinnamon, etc.) Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti- septic, pain relief, sedative, muscle relaxant

• b-Carophyllene: (Peppery, spicy aromas also found in black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, etc. ) Anti-depressant, anti- anxiety, anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant, pain relief, muscle spasms, sedative

• Humulene: (Woody, herbal aromas also found in hops, tobacco, sage, etc.) Anti-inflammatory, anti- bacterial, pain relief, appetite supressant, anti-fungal

• Terpinolene: (Floral, lilac, citrus aromas also found in nutmeg, apple, lilac, etc.) Anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, sedative

• Nerolidol: (Floral) Anti-bacterial, anti-depressant, anti-spasmodic, pain relief, antibiotic, sedative