Terpenes - What Are They?

What Are Terpenes?

Terpenes are the personality of a plant! It is the combination of naturally occurring chemicals within plant matter that give a plant distinct flavors, colors, and aromas. Thanks to terpenes, every plant has something unique to bring to the table.

Where Do Terpenes Come From?

Terpenes come from plants. In some rare instances, even insects can contain their very own. Genetically speaking, plants have evolved over time to create very unique identifiers. Consider lavender and mint plants. Each of these over time have perfected their own personal terpene profiles - allowing us to utilize them in entirely different ways.

What Do Terpenes Do?

They can energize, sedate, aid focus, balance mood levels, induce euphoria, support appetite, minimize stress and anxiety, regulate bodily functions and be a true pathway to balancing an individual's health. It all just depends on the terpene profile you utilize! Terpenes are useful not only to humans but also to the plants themselves. 

Consider this - Why do plants have terpenes to begin with?

Charles Darwin answered this question for us through his theory of evolution. Originating as single-cell organisms, plants have grown and changed since Earth became habitable. After thousands and thousands of years, each plant was exposed to different threats and unique environments. Through this process, terpenes naturally occurred. Some terpenes act as a defense or offense to potential predators of the plant, while other terpenes help summon insects, particularly bees, to assist in the process of pollination. Truly, each plant has a terpene profile that reflects thousands of years of growth, each utilized in their own unique way.

Entourage Effect

Simply put, the entourage effect is when two or more chemical compounds interact with each other and create a different experience for the user. For example, many cannabis consumers report that their stress when consuming THC is reduced when paired with CBD. However, it doesn't stop there. When you blend with cannabinoids, the effects are unique and catered to a specified experience. CBD alone can help balance your Endocannabinoid System and assist your body with reach homeostasis. When incorporating terpenes, you are able to experience direct improvements in specific areas. This is why consumers may buy terpenes and hemp separately - for the sake of mixing and matching to meet desired results.

Cannabis Strain Terpenes

The list of terpenes from the strains of cannabis is vast with each profile popular for their own reason. Many of them have been made popular by pop culture and the growth of the cannabis industry. Many customers may be familiar with strains like Blue Dream, Northern Lights, or Pineapple Express. From each of these plant strains, we are able to extract all terpenes and add them to CBD. This means that you can experience strain-specific benefits from cannabis without the psychoactive effects.

How Are Terpenes Extracted?

Through a natural steam distillation process, the chemicals within the plant containing flavors, scents, and effects can be separated and contained. This allows terpenes to be added to a wide range of products.

Does Mother Earth Natural Health Carry CBD with Terpenes?

We have recently been inquiring more about terpene droppers as our customers have been coming in looking for them. We are excited to announce that we have brought on a company called Infinite CBD. Infinite has their own line of CBD Terpene Droppers including Blueberry, Charlotte's Web, and Pineapple Express.  Each dropper has its own line of benefits:

Blueberry 

Experience both physical and therapeutic effects with this delicious strain. Feel your body relax while falling into a calm state. Blueberry is perfect for those looking to unwind and kick their feet up for a while.

Entourage Effects:

• Anxiety
• Energy
• Mood
• Pain

• Relaxation
• Sleep
• Stress

Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web is a great profile for those looking for a fully encompassed enhancement. Use when experiencing pain, inflammation, or have loss of appetite. Charlotte's Web is a great strain to keep one focused and uplifted yet relaxed.

Entourage Effects:

• Appetite
• Focus
• Mood

• Pain
• Sleep
• Stress

Pineapple Express

Made popular by the movie Pineapple Express with Seth Rogen and James Franco, this strain offers consumers an energetic high to improve one's mood. This strain-specific profile is great during the day for errands or an adventure.

Entourage Effects:

• Appetite
• Euphoria
• Mood

• Pain
• Sleep
• Stress