Molecules that form the base of most constituents of volatile oils.
Any of a group of hydrocarbons that are made up of building blocks of isoprene (C5H8) or similar five-carbon units, with a monoterpene made up of two units (example: limonene and pinene ), a sesquiterpene made up of three units (example: humulene, a Hops aromatic), and a diterpene made up of four units. The terpenes, in our context, are the primary constituents in the aromatic fractions of our scented plants.
A class of chemical compounds containing a certain structure of carbon and hydrogen atoms often found in aromatic components of plants. It is the largest group of secondary plant compounds. All terpenes are made up of the same basic building block of a 5-carbon, 2 3-hydrogen “isoprene” unit. A very diverse and widespread chemical class in plants.
Pungent essential oil produced in cannabis resin that interacts with cannabinoids in the human body to modulate the effects of THC and regulate dopamine and serotonin.
Any of a group of unsaturated hydrocarbons many of which are found in plant oils and resins and are responsible for the scent of these plants (e.g. mint). Larger terpenes include vitamin A, squalene, and the carotenoids.