Terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give cannabis its distinctive smells — and they do far more than smell good. They modulate cannabinoid effects, interact with receptors throughout the body, and drive the entourage effect. This guide covers 10 major terpenes with full research profiles.
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Drive Entourage Effect
Terpenes don't just smell good — they actively modulate how cannabinoids work. Myrcene enhances THC sedation. Limonene counteracts THC-induced anxiety. Caryophyllene adds CB2 anti-inflammatory activity. Pinene counteracts THC memory impairment. This synergy between terpenes and cannabinoids is called the entourage effect, and it's why whole-plant cannabis often produces different effects than isolated cannabinoids. Understanding terpenes is essential to understanding cannabis.
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