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What Are Terpenes In Weed

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Terpenes are synthesized in cannabis in secretory cells inside glandular trichomes and production is increased with light exposure. Terpenes play a major role in how the effects of marijuana are felt. Pin On Weed While cannabis is a botanical material botanical terpenes refer to terpenes taken from other plants. What are terpenes in weed . The word terpene is derived from the word terpentine a modern twist from the word turpentine which is a solvent made by distilling the resin from pine trees. These compounds are responsible for the amazing aroma of fruits leaves and flowers and are meant to dissuade predators and attract pollinators. Here are the five most common terpenes in weed. Terpenes and cannabinoids are two compounds found in cannabis that when used together help produce a synergistic effect. Most common cannabis terpenes Myrcene. Terpenes are formed inside cannabis trichomes and their relative presence is directly affected by both the spectrum and intensity of lig...