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Here's something important to keep in mind: strain names aren't always consistent across different growers or markets.

Terpenes affect whether your high is more likely to be energizing and uplifting, or sedative with a side serving of couch-lock. Certain terpenes can turn even strong weed strains with THC contents of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily Earlenbaugh covers cannabis science and culture. Most people use cannabis to improve how they are feeling, but sometimes ...

Like beta-caryophyllene, alpha-humulene (or humulene) is a sesquiterpene, but it does not have the cyclobutane ring which makes caryophyllene stand out from other terpenes. Due to how frequently they ...

Terpenes may not be the only ones responsible for the distinctive aroma of cannabis, and labeling products may mislead consumers or producers to think so, according to the findings of a new study. In ...

In the ever-evolving world of cannabis consumption, understanding the subtleties of terpenes has become paramount for enthusiasts seeking a richer experience. Terpenes, the aromatic compounds in ...

BCP is one of the larger and more complex terpenes, a sesquiterpene made of three isoprene rings with some unique features like a cyclobutane ring, which is rarely found in nature. Research on ...

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component in cannabis, often gets all the attention when we think about the positive, psychoactive effects of marijuana. But there’s more to weed ...

A recent study reveals how the expansion and functional divergence of terpene synthase genes (TPSs) in flowering plants (angiosperms) have driven the astonishing diversity of terpenes—critical ...