What Are Terpenes And Flavonoids?
At PAX we say "Heat Never Burn" for many good reason, one of them is to preserve the aroma, flavor, and goodness of the cannabis. So let’s focus on Terpenes and Flavonoids.
Terpenes are aromatic oils that give plants their smell and taste. Flavonoids also contribute to a plant’s aroma, but may also have their own beneficial properties. Cannabis plants are packed full of chemical compounds that contribute to what we call a full-profile or full-spectrum experience - this includes cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds that naturally occur in the plant.
Terpenes are aromatic oils that give plants their smell and taste. Flavonoids also contribute to a plant’s aroma, but may also have their own beneficial properties. Cannabis plants are packed full of chemical compounds that contribute to what we call a full-profile or full-spectrum experience - this includes cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds that naturally occur in the plant.
Let's Dig In.
Terpenes are a plants natural way to ward off possible predators, e.g., animals eating them or lure them to help spread the seed. The combination of terpenes in a plant is the plant’s terpene profile. Cannabis plants hold at least 150 terps - across all plants there are over 20,000 terpenes. The most common cannabis terpenes include: Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene, Beta Caryophyllene, Terpinolene, Ocimene, Humulene, and Linalool.
Flavonoids, which are less understood, are similar to terpenes in contributing to a plant’s aroma, but may have their own beneficial properties. Scientists are still learning the exact role they play in the experiences we feel. Like terpenes, flavonoids exist in all plants. Common cannabis flavonoids are Cannaflavin A, Cannaflavin B, Cannaflavin C, Kaempferol, Quercetin, and Orientin.
Flavonoids, which are less understood, are similar to terpenes in contributing to a plant’s aroma, but may have their own beneficial properties. Scientists are still learning the exact role they play in the experiences we feel. Like terpenes, flavonoids exist in all plants. Common cannabis flavonoids are Cannaflavin A, Cannaflavin B, Cannaflavin C, Kaempferol, Quercetin, and Orientin.
What Do Terpenes and Flavonoids Do?
Terpenes: Up until recently the industry has used the (sativa / indica / hybrid) plant distinctions as guides toward experiencing either uplifted, sedative, and in-between effects. This is not scientifically accurate. Instead, cannabis terpenes, and the way they interact with the other plant compounds, are believed to steer the direction of your high.
For example, myrcene is believed to have sedative qualities; limonene, uplifting; caryophyllene, stress-relieving; and linalool, relaxing.
Flavonoids: Meanwhile cannabis flavonoids needs more research to understand the best way to consume them.
When you feel uplifted and relaxed after consuming a strain like the world famous Blue Dream, it is not because the plant was sativa-dominant. It is because the plant holds a mixture of myrcene, limonene, pinene, and caryophyllene, in addition to the rest of its chemical profile.
So when choosing which well-balanced experience you want when consuming PAX Live Rosin, check the terpene profile on our Live Rosin page to better understand its possible effects to get the best experience.
For example, myrcene is believed to have sedative qualities; limonene, uplifting; caryophyllene, stress-relieving; and linalool, relaxing.
Flavonoids: Meanwhile cannabis flavonoids needs more research to understand the best way to consume them.
When you feel uplifted and relaxed after consuming a strain like the world famous Blue Dream, it is not because the plant was sativa-dominant. It is because the plant holds a mixture of myrcene, limonene, pinene, and caryophyllene, in addition to the rest of its chemical profile.
So when choosing which well-balanced experience you want when consuming PAX Live Rosin, check the terpene profile on our Live Rosin page to better understand its possible effects to get the best experience.
