Terpenes are aromatic molecules. They make things smell.
Terpenes are found in perfumes, essential oils, cleaning products… and cannabis.
There are over 200 different kinds of terpenes that are found in cannabis plants.
The aroma of a bud is dependent on the type and ratio of terpenes in the flower.
Some have obvious names: Limonene or Pinene. Lemony smell or piney wood smell. Some have obscure chemical names: Caryophyllene or Terpineol. Peppery or floral scents. There’s an enormous variety of scents found in cannabis’ terpenes.
Often a pot shop will display a poster of terpenes. A quick glance at the poster will help guide the decision of which strain to choose.
And there’s always the nose. The nose does know!
