When you get a drug screening, you probably assume that it will look for the presence of THC. However, modern drug tests look for a metabolite called “TCH-COOH”. Also known as “carboxy-THC,” this metabolite is created after consuming cannabis. Unfortunately, the ability to detect this metabolite has made drug screenings more difficult. How Does Detection […]
What Is Cineol (aka Eucalyptol)?
Cineol, also spelled cineole, comes from the new Latin term “oleum cinae”, which means “oil of wormseed”. It is another term for eucalyptol, a terpene ether found in eucalyptus oil. Chemistry Eucalyptol’s molecular formula is C10H18O. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) monoterpene and cyclic ether by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturer’s Association (FEMA). […]
Terpenes: 411 on Ocimene, Linalool, and Guaiol
Every plant of every kind including cannabis has terpenes. These are the components responsible for the lovely aroma of plants and flowers. It’s also why different types of cannabis strains smell different and some stronger than others. Terpenes keep predators away from plants as well as attracting predators who consume the plants’ predators. The terpenes […]
A Quick Guide to Terp Sauce
“Terp sauce” is one of the most potent forms of Cannabis out there. It is an oil-based product packed with terpenes (hence the name) and cannabinoids. These increase the potency of the final product and leads to a different experience than traditionally smoking Cannabis. Terpenes are compounds found in the resin of Cannabis plants which […]
Cannabis Terpenes Explained
The word “terpene” comes from a now-defunct word, “terpentine”. Turpentine is distilled from tree resin and has many uses. Turpentine and terpenes are similar and share some biological components. But terpenes are more complex and contain additional molecules, typically oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. What Are Terpenes? The most important thing to know about terpenes is […]