What Are Terpenes? You return home after getting your medical marijuana, and you open your bag. Suddenly, you are surrounded by a very potent, yet familiar smell. But what exactly is that smell, and why does it make your marijuana so aromatic? The answer lies in one of the lesser-known chemical compounds in cannabis: terpenes. Terpenes are all around us and naturally occur in nature. Often found in plants and animals, terpenes give us some of our favorite scents and flavors. In this post, we will discuss the role terpenes have in cannabis and the effects they can have on […]