What are terpenes?
Put simply: they are what you smell when you smoke cannabis.
More specifically: terpenes are naturally occurring organic compounds produced by plants themselves.
They are not only found in hemp. Many plants, fruits, herbs, and oils contain terpenes.
There are more than a hundred different kinds.
They protect the plant against bacteria and pests, with the pleasant bonus of smelling good while they do it.
And that is not all. Terpenes can also shape the way people experience a plant’s aroma, flavor, and character.
Terpenes are natural aromatic compounds
The fragrant molecules are basically oils that release scent.
Terpenes also have many different properties and can be used in many ways.
In the case of cannabis terpenes, for example, they help define the aroma, flavor, and character around cannabinoids such as THC and CBD.
Cannabis terpenes are completely legal.
They come in different forms.
Terpenes can refine your smoking experience, and as a spray they can be used in several ways.
Why cannabis terpenes are interesting:
- They bring distinctive aromatic profiles and plant-derived properties
- They can fit into a relaxed, balanced ritual
- They play an important role in the entourage effect
What is terpene spray?
Terpene spray is made from pure cannabis terpenes.
Terpenes can be extracted from the cannabis plant and used in many different ways.
They add aromatic depth to cannabis, because extra terpenes can make the aroma and character feel more pronounced.
We use cannabis terpenes, for example, in our herbal tobacco, which you can then use for your joint.
You can also use terpenes as a spray.
We have a few great ideas for how you can use the newest product from Real Leaf in different ways.
What is a spray made from terpenes?
Cannabis terpene spray contains a particularly high concentration of terpenes.
If you consume cannabis and want to add more aroma and depth to the session, terpene spray may be just right for you.
Are you still smoking cigarettes with nicotine, but thinking about a tobacco-free ritual?
Then you can try herbal cigarettes with our herbal tobacco and shift your routine step by step.
Our tip: You can also simply spray your nicotine-free cigarettes with terpene spray and enjoy the aromatic profile of terpenes and herbs.
What makes terpenes interesting?
Terpenes are natural plant compounds with a strong connection to scent, atmosphere, and botanical character.
They are plant messenger substances and part of how plants interact with their surroundings.
Trees and other plants use terpenes to communicate with one another.
For people, terpene-rich surroundings are often associated with fresh air, calm moments, and time in nature.
Nature is full of terpenes
You have probably walked through a forest before and taken in the fresh air.
Many trees have very distinctive scents.
Many people associate walks in nature with clear air, calm moments, and a refreshed mood.
Particularly intense terpenes are found in pine trees, for example.
Herbs such as mint also have a strong aromatic profile.
Cannabis owes its powerful smell to its terpenes too.
Thanks to innovative technology, it is possible to extract terpenes and use them.
Remember: cannabis terpenes are completely legal.
5 ideas for using terpenes in everyday life
You can use terpenes in many different ways.
Simply integrate them into your everyday routine by using terpene spray.
We have a few suggestions for how you can use it legally in daily life.
1. Cookie time
Do you enjoy a hash brownie now and then?
Spray the terpene spray into your weed cookie mix to add an even more intense aromatic profile.
2. Eat mangoes and pineapple
Just like our spray, our herbal tobacco enriched with terpenes also comes in Mango Kush and Pineapple Express varieties.
If you eat fresh mango or pineapple at the same time, you can create a completely new flavor experience.
These fruits naturally contain terpenes too.
3. Change your habits
If you want to experience cannabis in a new way, it can be worth changing your usual ritual from time to time.
Different types of cannabis have different profiles, both in terms of psychoactivity and broader plant character.
Cannabis strains are therefore often divided into sativa (high THC content) and indica (high CBD content).
To bring some variety into your smoking experience, mix different terpenes into your blend.
Our herbal tobacco enriched with cannabis terpenes is a great fit for that. Look forward to a fresh smoking experience.
4. Exercise
Smoking and sport usually do not belong together, but terpenes add a different angle to the ritual.
Their aromas can feel bright and lively, depending on the terpene profile.
Try exploring the scent profile before your next workout ritual.
5. Skincare – terpenes as lotion
Terpenes can also be combined with CBD in skincare routines.
You can make a terpene lotion yourself quite easily.
People use this kind of lotion in aftercare-style routines, for example after tattoos or as part of body-care rituals.
To make a lotion, you need CBD flowers, shea butter, olive oil, and coconut butter.
Then add suitable terpenes to the lotion, for example in the form of essential oil.
Here you will find instructions.
6. Try our smoking sets
We have various terpene products in the shop, and we also offer them in handy trial sets.
Try, for example, our herbal tobacco with terpenes in 5 different varieties.
Also test our herbal cigarettes with terpenes in 3 different aroma profiles.
Once you have found what you like, you can also buy the varieties individually.
Terpenes and the entourage effect
Cannabis terpenes bring distinctive aromatic profiles and can influence the way a cannabis session feels.
That includes the aromatic and sensory side of the plant.
When cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are combined with other cannabinoids such as CBN, CBL, or CBG, the plant can show its full character.
A very special mixture is created.
When all cannabis compounds are discussed together, this is often called the entourage effect.
What is the entourage effect?
Even a small amount of terpenes can influence your cannabis experience.
It is well known that cannabis is also used in medical contexts.
The “Entourage Effect” study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Lautenberg Center for General and Tumor Immunology examined how CBD may act together with other compounds from the cannabis plant.
The study discussed anxiety, depression, and chronic pain in that context.
Conclusion
We hope you now have a good impression of what terpenes are, what makes them interesting, and how you can use them in everyday product rituals.
Use them for your herbal tobacco, as a spray on your herbal cigarettes, to upgrade food, or even as a lotion.
Are you in the mood for terpenes now?
Then try our terpene spray.
