The 4 Terpenes Every CBD Flower Fan Needs To Know

If you’re buying CBD flower then it’s important to have some basic knowledge about terpenes. 

Terpenes are organic molecules found in plants, trees vegetables and fruits across nature such as lavender, rosemary, lemon and pine. They’re responsible for the strong and often pleasant smells given off by plants, fruits and flowers. These smells serve many purposes in the natural world, such as warding off predators or attracting pollinators to help with reproduction.

When it comes to buying CBD flowers, terpenes will be responsible for the unique smell and flavour your buds have. A strain like Lemon Haze will naturally smell like citrus, whereas strains like Bruce Banner smell peppery, or slightly spicy.

Terpenes don’t just make things smell nice. Like CBD, they have many therapeutic benefits, and this is important when it comes to buying your CBD flower. If you’re looking for specific benefits, picking a strain which has a specific terpene could help you get the desired effects. Let's take a look at some of the most prominent terpenes found in CBD flowers.

Myrcene

Myrcene is a terpene found across the herb spectrum, from bay to thyme, and it’s also dominant in hops. Have you ever opened a bottle of beer and thought the smell was a little bit similar to your favourite flower, this is because of myrcene!

Myrcene is known for its calming and relaxing properties, so if you’re looking for a strain to help unwind, look out for this terpene.

Limonene

Take a guess where limonene is found in nature? As you would imagine from the name, limonene is found in citrus fruits like lemon, and CBD flowers with dominant levels of limonene will smell bright, fruity and fresh. 

The effects of this terpene are uplifting and energising, making strains rich in limonene perfect for your morning cup of CBD tea. 

Caryophyllene

This terpene is found in black pepper, oregano, rosemary and even cloves. These last two herbs have for years been promoted for their health benefits and it has a peppery, woody smell.

Caryophyllene has a number of beneficial health properties and has been studied extensively. It has been proven to interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system and is an excellent terpene for providing anti-anxiety effects and possibly even able to reduce pain. 

Pinene

Another terpene with a clue in the name, pinene is found across nature in pine trees and conifers across the world. In fact, pinene is the most prominent terpene found in the natural world.

This is another terpene with relaxing properties, just like a walk in the forest can calm you down, so too can pinene. 

These are just a few of the most commonly found terpenes in CBD flowers, and they can all impact the experience you get when consuming. Make sure you’re checking not just the CBD content of your buds but the terpene profile too, that way you can ensure you’re getting the right strain for you!