Beyond THC: Why Cannabis Terpenes Are Worth Paying Attention To
When people shop for cannabis, THC percentage often gets most of the attention. But there is another set of numbers on many cannabis labels that can tell you quite a bit about the product: terpenes. Terpenes are naturally occurring aromatic compounds that contribute to the distinctive scents and flavors associated with different cannabis varieties. They are one reason one flower can smell citrusy and bright while another leans earthy, piney, spicy or sweet. For shoppers who want to look beyond a single potency number, learning a few common terpene names can make browsing a cannabis menu much more interesting.
A good example currently found at Nevada Made Marijuana Henderson is The Grower Circle Dulce flower. Its listed terpene profile includes beta-caryophyllene, limonene and linalool among its leading terpenes. Another option, Nature’s Chemistry Blue Hash Plant, features beta-caryophyllene, beta-myrcene and alpha-pinene among its most prominent listed terpenes. The point isn’t that one profile is universally “better.” It’s that two cannabis products can offer very different aromatic profiles even when both fall into familiar flower categories.
Terpene information gets even more interesting when you compare products across categories. Monopoly Melts Tallymon Live Rosin Disposable, for example, currently lists 6.59% total terpenes, with limonene, beta-caryophyllene, beta-myrcene and linalool among the leaders. That provides shoppers with another way to compare products besides simply looking at THC. Someone interested in the characteristics of a particular strain or extract can look at the complete label and ask a budtender about what distinguishes one terpene profile from another.
This is also why shopping by THC alone can leave a lot of useful information on the table. Cannabis is a complex plant containing numerous cannabinoids and aromatic compounds, and today’s product labels can provide considerably more detail than a simple indica, sativa or hybrid designation. Instead of automatically reaching for the biggest THC number, experienced shoppers may want to compare product type, terpene profile, cannabinoid content, aroma and their own preferences.
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