01 / Effects & experience
Terpene
Aromatic compounds that give cannabis its smell and flavour.
02 / Definition
What is Terpene?
Terpenes are the aromatic compounds responsible for the distinctive scents and flavours of cannabis, from citrus and pine to earth and fuel, and they occur widely in other plants too. Beyond aroma, they are believed to shape the overall character of a strain and contribute to the entourage effect. Common examples include myrcene, limonene and pinene.
03 / Related terms
See also
Flavonoid
Plant compounds that add colour and subtle character to cannabis.
Entourage effect
The idea that cannabis compounds work together, not in isolation.
Strain (cultivar)
A named cannabis variety with a distinct genetic and chemical profile.
Full-spectrum
An extract that keeps the plant’s full range of compounds, including trace THC.