With CBD oil growing ever more popular, it’s essential to understand the natural compounds present in the hemp plant. Full-spectrum hemp contains cannabinoids and terpenes, which work together to produce what’s called the entourage effect. Here’s everything you need to know about CBD terpenes.
Terpene Content: A Primer
Terpenes are a class of hydrocarbons that occur in plants and animals. In plants, terpenes have two primary roles: They can serve to deter predators and attract pollinators.
Terpenes are the natural sets of chemical messages that plants send out to the world. These chemical messages work together to deter pesky caterpillars, attract bumblebees, and provide soothing aromas and wellness effects to humans.
Pine needles and essential oils owe their wonderful smell to their terpene profile. One of the common terpenes in the hemp and cannabis plants, beta-caryophyllene, is also responsible for the spice we love in black pepper. Terpenes are also responsible for the wonderful, fragrant zest found in the peels of citrus fruits.
CBD Terpenes and the Endocannabinoid System
The endocannabinoid system, or ECS, is a biological system present in almost all living things, other than insects.
It’s responsible for maintaining the body’s homeostasis and has been linked to regulation of mood, sleep, appetite, and immune response. This system consists of two components: Cannabinoid (CB) receptors and endocannabinoids. Your body produces many cannabinoids of its own, while also responding to cannabinoids from external sources, such as black pepper or CBD.
While terpenes don’t directly interact with the body’s cannabinoid receptors, they help boost cannabinoid absorption into the bloodstream and augment their effects. Although CBD products are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, cannabinoids’ and terpenes’ effects on the ECS may support overall wellness within the body.
Hemp’s Most Abundant Terpenes
Hemp boasts more than 100 different terpenes, and many of these terpenes are also found in other plants we know and love. Here are some of the most popular:
- Humulene
Also found in beer, humulene gives hemp and CBD oil their hoppy aroma and promote welless. - Limonene
Limonene is present in citrus peels, rosemary, juniper, and mint. It produces the zesty scent we love. Studies also suggest that limonene can boost your immunity. - Pinene
This terpene helps to produce a sweet, pine-like aroma. It’s the most commonly-occurring terpene in nature and is found in pine trees as well as many other plants. Studies suggest it has potential as a gastroprotective, neuroprotective, anxiolytic, and anti-inflammatory. - Beta-Caryophyllene
Most commonly found in black pepper, beta-caryophyllene also makes an appearance in clove, rosemary, mint, cinnamon, pennywort, oregano, parsley, basil, sage, celery, eucalyptus, holy basil, and mugwort. Experimental studies suggest that it supports heart health and smooth digestion, as well as offering potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Full Spectrum CBD Oil
The profound interaction of cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other compounds is one of the many reasons to enjoy full spectrum CBD oil. It capitalises on the natural chemistry of the hemp plant and its powerful wellness effects.
Made from the industrial hemp plant and distilled to a pure oil, this natural product brings your whole body the full-spectrum, entourage effects of CBD.
Find Your CBD
When you’re searching for your CBD product, consider how it is sourced. Purchase premium, industrial hemp with a certificate of analysis that demonstrates the product is free of any harmful chemicals or heavy metals and that shows you exact cannabinoid content.
Canzon offers CBD products sourced from premium European hemp. Our CBD is third-party lab tested, so you know exactly what each oil, cream, skin treatment or e-liquid contains.
Final Thoughts
If you are ready to experience the boost to your well-being that CBD can offer, contact Canzon. We are here to help you find the perfect CBD product for your daily wellness regimen.
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