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    • If you follow developments in the world of cannabis, you’ve probably heard of terpenes, but you may not know what makes them so intriguing and beneficial when manufacturing cannabis or hemp products. . It’s estimated that just one cannabis flower has more than 200 terpenes. In this article, we chose our favorite 28 terpenes and highlight their benefits along with other interesting tidbits.

    What Are Terpenes?

    Terpenes are organic hydrocarbons that produce a plant’s unique flavor and aroma. In hemp and cannabis, terpenes also synergize with cannabinoids like THC and CBD to make up the plant’s entire therapeutic profile. Terpenes are a bit like cannabinoids—THC, CBD, and others—in that they have specific and medically useful interactions with our bodies. In fact, we’re finding that when analyzing a given cannabis plant’s terpene profile, we can assess what the product will taste like and what sort of effects it will impart. Did you know that terpenes are responsible for the aroma and flavors of Cannabis? They also influence its effects by interacting with cannabinoids, or the compounds found in Cannabis (most notably the tetrahydrocannabinol often referred to as THC), activating receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system and creating a “high” that people experience when they use Cannabis. There are thousands of Terpenes that exist in nature and make up the aroma and flavors that we experience when we smell a flower, bite into some fruit, or use an herb in cooking.

    Our Favorite Terpenes

    To celebrate all of the amazing intricacies of terpenes, we have chosen our favorite 28 terpenes found in Cannabis and have highlighted their genetic makeup, where they’re found, benefits, and other interesting tidbits. [table id=1 /]

    Cannabis and Hemp Terpene Testing Lab

    While they are largely beneficial, terpenes may also exhibit toxic and irritating effects at when infused in extractions at unusually high concentrations. That’s why it’s important to know precisely what your cannabis or hemp product contains. At Kaycha Labs, we have the certifications, technology, and experienced scientists to precisely test hemp and cannabis flowers and extracts for more than 40 different types of terpenes that helps processors and manufacturers determine the flavor, safety and best usage. To determine your cannabis product’s precise terpene profile, you’ll want to work with an ISO 17025 accredited facility like Kaycha. In addition to terpene testing, we also test for cannabinoid potency as well as potential toxins and much more.

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