Terpenes on CBD hemp flower

Terpenes: How They Make Your CBD Even Better

Terpenes are a large and diverse class of organic compounds, produced by plants, particularly conifers, and some insects. All plants have terpenes and often have a strong odor that may protect the plants by deterring herbivores (animals that feed on plants) but also by luring pollinators to reproduce. The name “terpene” is derived from, the word “terpentine,” an obsolete spelling …