Detailed Guide: Terpenes or ‘TERPS’
Maybe you have a go-to strain because of its lemony scent. Or, maybe you’re into its uplifting effects. Whatever your preference, understanding the associated terpenes can open you up to a wider range of cannabis experiences at our dispensaries in Massachusetts and beyond.
What are terpenes?
Those sugary trichomes you see on your bud create terpenes! Not only do they help protect the plant as it grows, terpenes are what gives each cannabis strain it’s signature aroma, taste, and medicinal effects.
While terpenes add to what makes each strain characteristically sativa or indica through the entourage effect, it’s the harmony of all the components of cannabis that shape the physical and mental experience. There is a certain synergy that occurs between the terpenes that produce both the psychological and pharmacological effects of your favorite strains.
Entourage Effect
In 1998, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam and Professor Ben-Shabat developed the term “entourage effect.” Our endocannabinoid systems interact with cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and other organic material to create the cannabis experience. These elements all combined, provide psychological and pharmacological effects which are individualized based on our specific endocannabinoid systems. To fully understand how these complicated systems work together, federal regulations of cannabis need to be removed and much additional research is required.
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulations
TERPS operates within the laws and regulations put forth by the Cannabis Control Commission. All laws regarding the purchase and consumption of adult-use cannabis applies to all consumers within the state of Massachusetts. As an adult-use (21+) customer, you may purchase up to 1 ounce of cannabis or its equivalent per day from our retail location.
While we have legal adult-use cannabis laws here in the state of Massachusetts surrounding states do not have the same laws in place. Any and all cannabis products purchased in Massachusetts, must stay in the state of Massachusetts.
Cannabis cannot be mailed or transported in a vehicle or airplane into another state, nor can they pass through another state while being transported.
Possession of more than one ounce of marijuana is punishable by a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months. Subsequent offenses may result in a fine of $2,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 2 years.
Individuals previously convicted of felonies under the controlled substances act who are arrested with over an ounce of marijuana may be subject to a fine of $2,000 and/or up to 2 years of imprisonment.
More About Terpenes
Bri-so-bol-ol
Smells that might be familiar:
Chamomile
Ways to describe:
Floral, sweet, light, fresh
Bor-ne-ol
Smells that might be familiar:
Ginger, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
Ways to describe:
Woody, fresh, earthy, spicy
Cam-phene
Smells that might be familiar:
Citronella, Rosemary, Sage, Fir, Neroli Blossom
Ways to describe:
Earthy, woodsy, herbal, musky
Car-y-o-phyl-lene
Smells that might be familiar:
Hops, Cinnamon, Peppercorns, Oregano, Cloves
Ways to describe:
Musky, spicy, peppery, diesel
Euc-a-lyp-tol
Smells that might be familiar:
Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Sweet Basil, Cardamom, Bay Leaves
Ways to describe:
Fresh, minty, spicy
Ger-an-i-ol
Smells that might be familiar:
Peach, Lemon, Blackberry, Coriander, Rose Oil
Ways to describe:
Floral, sweet, citrus, earthy
Guai-ol
Smells that might be familiar:
Tea Tree, Nutmeg, Apple, Cypress Pine, Lilac
Ways to describe:
Woody, piney, floral, earthy
Hu-mu-lene
Smells that might be familiar:
Hops, Clove, Basil, Sage, Ginseng
Ways to describe:
Earthy, woodsy, spicy, bitter, mild floral
Lim-o-nene
Smells that might be familiar:
Lemon, Lime, Orange, Celery, Juniper
Ways to describe:
Fresh, citrus, zesty, sweet
Lin-al-o-ol
Smells that might be familiar:
Lavender, Birchwood, Sweet Orange, Coriander, Cilantro
Ways to describe:
Floral, herbal, mild spice
Myr-cene
Smells that might be familiar:
Mango, Thyme, Lemongrass, Bay Leaves, Cardamom
Ways to describe:
Musky, earthy, balsamic, funky, fruity
Ne-rol-i-dol
Smells that might be familiar:
Jasmine, Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemongrass, Ginger
Ways to describe:
Floral, sweet, woody
Oc-i-mene
Smells that might be familiar:
Mint, Parsley, Basil, Mango, Orchids
Ways to describe:
Sweet, herbal, woody, minty
Pi-nene
Smells that might be familiar:
Dill, Basil, Rosemary, Ginger, Pine Trees
Ways to describe:
Natural, piney, fresh, woodsy
Pu-le-gone
Smells that might be familiar:
Catnip, Peppermint, Rosemary, Ginseng, Spearmint
Ways to describe:
Minty, fresh spicy, sweet
Ter-pin-o-lene
Smells that might be familiar:
Cumin, Nutmeg, Apple, Lilac, Mint
Ways to describe:
Fruity, floral, sweet, herbal
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