There are terpenes in many botanicals, but cannabis is rich in these aromatic chemicals. Photo credit: Twenty20photos. Terpene extracts are emerging as a new product with multiple therapeutic uses. Here’s what terpenes are, what they do, how to use them, and their benefits. What are Terpenes? Terpenes are compounds in plants (and some fruits, such as oranges) … [Read more...] about The Benefits and Uses of Terpenes
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An Odoriferous Body Balm for Geranium Lovers
Photo By Melissa Hutsell January and February bring some of the coldest weather of the year for countries in the Northern Hemisphere. That means bundling up, and staying indoors. But cool temperatures, and indoor heating can wreak havoc on our skin. According to the Aesthetics Journal, that’s because, “cold air tightens the skin’s pores and reduces blood … [Read more...] about An Odoriferous Body Balm for Geranium Lovers
Aromatherapy and Cannabis: A Match Made In Plant Heaven
There’s nothing as wonderful as cracking open a fresh jar of cannabis and inhaling all of its complex aromas—each mingling together to form a unique scent fingerprint that each strain bears. As our understanding of the plant progresses, we’re able to sniff out how similar many of cannabis’ terpenes are to the plants that didn’t grow under an 82-year-long research and … [Read more...] about Aromatherapy and Cannabis: A Match Made In Plant Heaven
