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The Entourage Effect & Terpenes: Enhancing Natural Synergy Terpenes are powerful compounds found in many plants that contribute to each species' unique effects and benefits. While often recognized for their...

Terpenes are aromatic oils produced by a wide range of plants and insects. They're supposed to have evolved as a strategy to prevent predators and attract pollinators, and they're responsible...

Looking for a terpene with a little zest? Imagine biting into a juicy, succulent orange and grazing your teeth against the peel. Or drinking a cocktail garnished with a lemon...

Derived from the Brazilian shrub Myrcia sphaerocarpa, myrcene is a highly-fragrant terpene that is an intense partnership between spice and citrus. It smells profoundly earthy, woody, and you’ll get distinct notes of cloves,...

Known for its aroma of pungent and powerful black pepper, Caryophyllene is one of the most unique terpenes around. In the last decade, the scientific community has been actively researching...

For something so important to our overall health, most of us have had difficulty falling or staying asleep at one point or another and most of us don't want to...

  The CB2 is one of the two main receptors of the endocannabinoid system (ECS). There are numerous benefits associated with activating this receptor, ranging from pain and inflammation relief,...

CARYOPHYLLENE EFFECTS ON CANNABINOID RECEPTORS Jürg Gertsch and others in 2008 reported plant-derived β-caryophyllene selectively binds to CB2 receptors and is a functional CB2 agonist. They provided evidence it exerts...