Terps & How it works.
Terpenes are the building blocks of what makes cannabis so unique. Here at Dank Seeds, we hand select all our genetics for a strong terpene profile. This is probably the most important process. Important on what basis? Terpenes, THC and CBD are three different compounds present in marijuana and cannabis. With individual properties and benefits, If you talk about THC, it is the psychoactive component of marijuana that causes the ‘high’ associated with smoking. CBD and terpenes, on the other hand, are known for their therapeutic and medicinal properties. However, THC also has some health benefits.
Terpenes also provide the strain with its aromatic characteristics and to some extent its color and taste. If you aren’t aware of cannabis or the different compounds present in them, there is also a concept known as the entourage effect. The entourage effect states that the whole plant has more health benefits than one of the compounds has to offer individually. This means that terpenes can interact with THC and CBD to increase the overall potential of providing more health benefits than terpenes, THC or CBD alone could.
Varying different proportions of different compounds can help target various health problems. CBD often counters the psychoactive effects of THC as well, making it bearable for people who don’t want to get high, to take benefits of marijuana as well. It is a topic that is continuously under study by researchers and scientists alike.