CBD with vs. Without Terpenes

CBD is expected to become a $17 billion industry in the United States by 2025. As it expands, the CBD market is also maturing.

Consumers are no longer willing to purchase run-of-the-mill CBD products just because they contain cannabidiol. With so many options on the market, increasingly educated CBD consumers demand products that exceed their quality expectations.

Once overlooked, terpenes are now taking the spotlight within the CBD industry. CBD products without terpenes will soon be ignored, and adding terpenes to CBD products is one of the best ways to remain competitive.

What is CBD oil with terpenes?

CBD oil with terpenes is CBD that contains added terpenes. You can add terpenes to CBD tinctures, capsules, edibles, drinks, vapes, or any other types of products that contain CBD.

Some CBD products naturally contain terpenes. No CBD products, however, naturally contain enough terpenes to fully exploit the benefits these non-intoxicating compounds provide.

Is CBD oil with terpenes better?

CBD oil that contains terpenes is unquestionably better than CBD oil that does not contain terpenes. Here are some of the categories in which CBD oil with terpenes surpasses conventional CBD oil:

• Aroma
• Flavor
• Effectiveness
• Range of effects
• Distinctiveness

How do terpenes affect CBD?

Just as every terpene has a distinct chemical structure, each terpene also offers unique effects. These effects simultaneously boost the benefits of CBD and provide their own distinctive benefits.

Research indicates that CBD is more effective when this cannabinoid is ingested in combination with the other substances found in Cannabis sativa. So far, this research has mainly raised awareness about the important roles minor cannabinoids (CBG, CBN, CBC, etc.) play in CBD products.

Even with the help of minor cannabinoids, however, CBD can’t provide its full range of effects without terpenes. Consumers are starting to become aware of the unique value terpene-boosted CBD products provide.

What does entourage effect mean?

The entourage effect is a theorized form of synergy that may occur when CBD is ingested in tandem with the other substances that naturally occur in Cannabis sativa flower. Ingesting CBD with minor cannabinoids and terpenes appears to boost the effects of this cannabinoid.

Consumers want their CBD products to be as effective as possible. As a result, they increasingly seek out CBD products that offer the entourage effect.

It’s impossible to provide the full benefits of the entourage effect, however, without terpenes. As a result, some hemp producers emphasize the terpenes naturally present in their full-spectrum or broad-spectrum CBD extracts.

Even CBD products that naturally include terpenes, however, usually contain total concentrations of terpenes under 1%. It’s possible that boosting the concentrations of terpenes present in CBD products could enhance the benefits of the entourage effect.

What do terpenes do in the body?

All terpenes are alike in that they are non-intoxicating. Each terpene, however, offers unique benefits. Let’s examine the benefits of five of the most common and popular terpenes you can add to CBD:

What is pinene used for?

Also found in: Pine, rosemary, herbs

Aroma/taste: Mint, pine

Naturally present in a wide variety of plants, the alpha and beta forms of pinene both appear to have anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, antimicrobial, and neuroprotective properties.

What are the effects of myrcene?

Also found in: Mango, hops, lemongrass

Aroma/taste: Dank, sweet, musky

Myrcene is one of the most abundant terpenes in cannabis. This terpene has been investigated for its potential to treat pain and prevent DNA damage.

What is limonene used for?

Also found in: Citrus peels, juniper

Aroma/taste: Citrus

Limonene is responsible for the distinctive aroma of citrus peels. It appears to be one of the most anti-inflammatory terpenes, and limonene may also have cardiovascular benefits.

What is caryophyllene used for?

Also found in: Clove, black pepper

Aroma/taste: Spicy, musky

Caryophyllene is the only known terpene that interacts with the brain’s cannabinoid receptors. This terpene stimulates your CB2 receptors, which appear to have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits.

What is linalool used for?

Also found in: Lavender

Aroma/taste: Floral, hints of citrus

Linalool is responsible for the distinctive smell of lavender. This terpene has antimicrobial properties, and linalool may also help with depression, anxiety, and sleep.