Understand Terpenes to Select the Best Cannabis Vape Oil for YOU
Cannabis vaping is becoming the most popular form of consumption in medical and adult-use markets worldwide.
But with hundreds of strains/brands to choose from, how do shoppers select vape oils to best treat their individual needs? Without access to samples, patients must rely on the packaging, the color of the oil, employee recommendation and trial & error. This can be quite overwhelming, unpredictable, and expensive.
60% of the cannabis buying decision is based on SMELL - and for great reason! The iconic scents and flavors we associate with cannabis strains - ranging from pine to citrus to mint and berry are derived from their unique TERPENE profiles.
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Terpenes are highly concentrated in cannabis and each strain can yield slightly different terpene profiles that play a role in the aromatic and pharmacological properties of the cannabis strain. There have been over 100 terpenes discovered in cannabis and many are exclusive to the cannabis species. With the legalization of medical cannabis in over half the United States we are learning more about how these chemicals interact with cannabinoids (THC, CBD, etc) and many medical experts believe terpenes provide the majority of each strains medical properties.
Terpenes are secreted from the plant’s glandular trichomes, which also produce cannabinoids like THC and CBD. Through a process often called the Entourage Effect, these pungent oils also modulate the overall psychoactive effects and medicinal properties of the plant. Some are especially useful for relieving stress, while others help to increase focus and alertness.
In the words of long-time industry experts, Marcus ‘Bubbleman’ Richardson and Tony Verzura:
The modulating effects from cannabis come more from the terpene profiles than the actual ratios of phytocannabinoids. So while everyone is trying to sell you different ratios of CBD and THC, we focus on what directs those compounds... THC and CBD are your gas pedal--they make you GO--terpenes are your steering wheel...and when you can induce an appetite or other medicinal effect by modulating the terpenes, that is some next level ****…”
This is why high quality vape oil brands have turned to Terpene Diffusion™, a breakthrough technology which allows shoppers to SAMPLE a brands terpene profile BEFORE buying.
This takes the guesswork out of finding the best vape oil to meet individual needs, giving patients more control, transparency, and predictability over their cannabis treatment.
You can learn more about Terpenes, the Entourage Effect, and the benefits of Terpene Diffusion at trichome5.com