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 against herbivores, who otherwise would consume them, and as semiochemicals that serve to communicate chemically with other living things. There are over 120 different types of terpenes that can be expressed by the cannabis plant, although some are only found in trace amounts.
Terpenes make up between five and 10 percent of the total oils that are produced in the trichrome glands. Although they are constantly being produced, they’re easily vaporized by heat and daylight throughout the day, making the morning an ideal time to harvest.
When grown in different soils or with different fertilizers, some strains can produce different profiles due to the variations. Besides making herb smell the way it does, these organic compounds also have mild physical effects and are also partially responsible for the different subjective effects induced by different strains of cannabis.
Ever open up a Heineken and it smells like weed? The high hop content of this particular beer means it contains high amounts of humulene. Derived from the Latin name for hops, Humulus lupus, cannabis also produces high amounts of this sesquiterpene, as hops and cannabis have similar traits and fall into the same taxonomical category called Cannabaceae
This terpene is a major constituent of many essential oils found in plants. Its aroma gets filed under floral, lime and citrus, although it is used in all types of fragrances. After a certain amount of exposure, it has been known to give off sedative, couch-lock effects
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