Terpenes are compounds found in plants that give them their distinctive smells. Terpenes may influence how cannabis affects the brain, but research is still emerging. Common terpenes include ...

According to new research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences, certain terpenes found in Cannabis sativa could be effective for treating chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and ...

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That's due in large part to chemicals known as terpenes. Every strain has a different mix of terpenes, leading to the diversity in scent and taste found across cannabis. One terpene in particular ...

Terpenes, derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, may be the basis of a medication for fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain relief. This is according to the University of Arizona Health Sciences ...