Much ado is made over the bouquet of a special wine or the sweet caramel notes of a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Cannabis, too, is famous for its varied aromas and flavors, all of which come from the sophisticated interaction of its chemical compounds.
\nPungent terpenes give each marijuana strain its characteristic scent and flavor, which is one of the main ways consumers can select the right strain for them. It’s also why cooking with cannabis takes on an extra level of mastery, because pairing the right foods with the right terpenes results in an irresistible culinary experience.
\nBut terpenes don’t just add flavor or aroma to cannabis. They’re also responsible for some of the plant’s medicinal properties. So, going by marijuana’s aroma and flavor is a way to choose the right cannabis strain for your particular medical needs.
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\nWith hundreds of compounds, cannabis is rich in cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). But the plant also contains unique oils called terpenes. When holding a cannabis bud, it’s easy to see the sparkling, bright hairs on the surface. These are trichomes, responsible for, among other things, terpene production. In fact, most plants, not just cannabis, contain terpenes.
\nThere are over 200 different marijuana terpenes, which vary from strain to strain. They work by interacting with THC, CBD and other cannabinoids to boost their healing powers. Terpenes also have medicinal benefits on their own, and like cannabinoids, they bind to the receptors of the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS can affect a lot of the body’s processes from inflammation to pain responses to mood. A balanced ECS means a healthy body, and terpenes can help to balance the ECS.
\nTerpenes create the unique aromas in different cannabis strains, which exist to attract pollinators and defend the plant from predators. Through intriguing scents like pine, berry, mint and citrus, terpenes lure pollinators closer.
\nBut for humans, terpenes are about more than aroma. Terpenes actually have healing powers of their own. Some terpenes can help:
\nMore and more cannabis producers are listing the dominant terpenes found in the marijuana they grow. If you know the scent of the terpene that may help address your particular health condition, all you have to do is follow your nose when choosing your medical marijuana. Then, even if your cannabis doesn’t come with a label, you can still be sure you’re ingesting the terpenes that have the most healing power for your individual needs.
\nHere’s an overview of some flavor profiles you may encounter in your cannabis flower and marijuana products. Hopefully, this breakdown will help you determine which marijuana terpenes/flavor profiles are most beneficial to you.
\nMarijuana described as earthy generally has scents and aromas of:
\nThese flavors are attributed to the terpenes:
\nEarthy cannabis strains you may want to try include:
\nTo most, cannabis with a spicy flavor profile can smell and taste like:
\nThe marijuana that has this flavor profile is mostly due to the terpene:
\nSpicy-smelling and tasting cannabis strains to sample are:
\nCitrusy cannabis can smell and taste like:
\nThe cannabis you find that smells and tastes like citrus fruit is high in the terpenes:
\nIf you’re interested in citrusy marijuana, try these strains:
\nCannabis with floral notes usually smell like the flowers:
\nThe terpenes responsible for the floral smells and flavors of these marijuana strains are:
\nIf you think floral cannabis may be good medicine for you, some cannabis strains to sample are:
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\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our Cannabis 101 post. HelloMD can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.
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