What are Terpenes?
At the Flowery, we strive to produce the tastiest + most fragrant flowers possible, which makes the terpene profile really important.
These chemicals are shared amongst plants and give them their fragrance and taste. These are the chemicals
that make cannabis strains have their specific taste. For example, strains high in limonene taste like
citrus, whilst strains high in terpinolene taste like sweet petroleum-you have to taste it to
believe it!
More than just making our strains taste amazing, terpenes also give strains their specific effect. Strains
high in limonene and terpinolene are noted to be more “uplifting” and mentally-stimulating, whilst strains
high in myrcene and caryophyllene result in complete muscle-relaxation, and even increase the amount of
THC in the bloodstream. This is why at The Flowery we strive to produce the tastiest, most fragrant
flowers, because we know that this will not only result in the optimum smoking experience, but
also have the maximum medical effects and benefits.
For your reference, a list of common terpenes and their flavors/effects are listed below:
Alpha-Pinene
Flavors:
Pine, rosemary
Effects:
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, aids memory, aids breathing
Beta-Caryophyllene
Flavors:
Citrus, oily, spicy
Effects:
Anti-inflammatory, cell-protectant
Caryophyllene Oxide
Flavors:
Clove, peppery, spicy, woody
Effects:
Antifungal
Limonene
Flavors:
Citrus, juniper, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, tangerine
Effects:
Immune stimulant, antidepressant, anti-anxiety
Linalool
Flavors:
Candy, spice, floral, herbal
Effects:
Anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, sedative
Nerolidol
Flavors:
Berry, floral, sweet, woody
Effects:
Sedative, anti-fungal, skin protectant
Phytol
Flavors:
Creamy, earthy, floral, vanilla
Effects:
Anti-insomnia
