Terpenes!

ter·pene /ˈtərˌpēn/ Learn to pronounce

nounCHEMISTRY plural noun: terpenes

1. any of a large group of volatile unsaturated hydrocarbons found in the essential oils of plants, especially conifers and citrus trees. (Oxford Dictionary)

2. Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals. They're responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors associated with various types of vegetation. In terms of cannabis, terpenes are what make certain strains smell or taste different from others. (healthline.com)

3. Cannabis contains more than 150 types of terpenes. Although most terpenes are present in only trace amounts, the more prominent ones team together to give diverse cannabis strains their signature scent profiles. The combination of terpenes in Sour Diesel tell you of its pungent, gassy character, while Cherry Pie evokes the pleasant scent of sweet and sour cherry pie fresh out of the oven.

Beyond providing cannabis with its unique bouquet of scents, terpenes also hold diverse functions in the plant and can produce a range of therapeutic and mood-altering effects in cannabis consumers. (Leafly.com)

Does this make any sense to you or are you still confused? Let me try to help you understand using a metaphor. Spaghetti & Meatballs. Lets say you and a friend decide to go out to eat and you both are set on spaghetti & meatballs. Once at the restaurant you both put in your order and are served spaghetti from the same pot. Your CBD if you will. Then meatballs from the same pot. Your THC. At this point they both look, smell, & taste the same. They also will serve the same purpose of sustaining you. Now, you request a red sauce whereas your friend request a white sauce. Now they both look, smell, & taste different. That is what Terpenes do for cannabis. Its the sauce that provides the effects you're looking for based upon your needs. This also suggest that what you use for your diagnosis may not work or be tolerated as well by another. Even if the diagnosis is the same.

There are three typically dominant terpenes in cannabis based upon the category. Indica is typically dominant in Myrcene which is suggested to allow THC to pass the blood brain barrier easier. Thus not requiring high THC levels in the products. Sativa is typically dominant in Limonene and/or a-Pinene. These terpenes are readily bioavailable but do not make the blood brain barrier more permeable. Thus higher THC percentages are likely required. Those who suffer from anxiety and/or paranoia tend to stay away from the Sativa category. This is likely due to the higher levels of a-Pinene with Limonene. I would suggest finding a low THC product with Limonene and little to no a-Pinene if you are seeking a day time product to assist with anxiety and/or paranoia. Then there is the Hybrid Category. Hybrids are typically more dominant in b-Caryophyllene. The only known terpene to interact with our receptors almost like cannabinoids do, such as THC & CBD. Caryophyllene is a great analgesic that is also great for stress, anxiety, and inflammation. Hybrids can lean either Sativa or Indica and based upon which way it leans, is likely to determine the THC percentage you should seek. Next time you find a product that really works for you, ask for a Certificate of Analysis so you may hopefully see the Terpene Profile, secret sauce, for that product. Then shop accordingly.

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