This leaves many consumers with their heads spinning, wondering what Terpenes are and how they affect their CBD experience.

First of all, what is a Terpene? Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in nature - the most common terpenes produced in Cannabis and Hemp are also likely to be found in your pantry. They are the primary ingredient in essential oils, and are responsible for the different odors that they have. The presence of various terpenes within a product creates an 'entourage effect' in combination with cannabinoids, like CBD, causing the differing experiences and effects found between strains and formulations.

The terpenes Linalool, found in lavender; and Myrcene, commonly found in Bay leaves and Hops, contribute to producing the sedative couch-lock relaxing effect, resembling the narcotic characteristics of an Indica Cannabis strain. The terpenes Caryophyllene, found in black pepper; and Limonene, common in citrus rinds, on the other hand, are responsible for the invigorating and uplifting effects usually felt after consuming a Sativa strain. As such, the common names and descriptors used for various products within the industry are not necessarily referring to the type of plant, but to what is in the plant and how it will affect you. Consumers of Cannabis and Hemp products, especially for medicinal purposes, therefore rely on such names when looking for specific products to relieve various symptoms that they may have. Think UNWIND and ENERGIZE, two forms of CBD drops that we currently produce, each with a different mixture of Terpenes and different intended effect.

The reality of the situation, however, is that while more seasoned consumers can rely on their sense of smell to pinpoint terpene-specific flavors and scents as a predictor of the product effects, similarly to how sommeliers can smell a wine to predict its characteristics, consumers who do not know which specific smell combinations they are looking for can left in the dark without the proper information. By combining all of these factors with the cannabinoids present, a much more clear picture can be imparted to consumers as to what they are actually consuming, which is one of our principal goals here at Embr CBD.

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