Alpha-pinene is the most prevalent type of terpene in both nature and cannabis. It adds aroma to citrus rinds, kitchen herbs and all manner of essential oils. Alpha-pinene also perfumes our ...

While many growers talk about their plants as being “trees,” most cannabis doesn’t actually taste like tree leaves or pine needles, that is, unless it is rich in pinene. This terpene is one of the ...

You may be tempted to take terpenes lightly, because these fragrant compounds are among the favorite chemicals of marijuana mega-fans and aromatherapy advocates. But their turn in the scientific and ...

Letting a top-10 team shoot itself out of a game can definitely come to fruition — if Oregon men’s basketball (8-11, 1-7 Big Ten) could score... Terpenes, the aromatic compounds found in cannabis, are ...

Terpenes are compounds found in plants that give them their distinctive smells. Terpenes may influence how cannabis affects the brain, but research is still emerging. Common terpenes include pinene, ...

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 ...

Alpha pinene is a natural organic compound classified as a bicyclic monoterpene, commonly found in the essential oils of pine trees and other conifers. It possesses a distinctive pine-like aroma and ...

Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, though many people commonly associate them with cannabis because cannabis plants contain high concentrations of them. These aromatic compounds ...

Fog rolls over the hillsides on an early morning hike. As sunbeams break through the mist, they activate the aromas of the chaparral: the nuanced and layered sweetness of a bay laurel, with its ...