The Entourage Effect
Terpenes and Education //This article about the entourage effect is for educational purposes only. This is not meant to diagnose, treat or otherwise represent advice on a medical condition and does not constitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor about all medical questions. This is only a review on research documents. What is the entourage effect? How…
Oklahoma, Important update re: Vape Ban
Terpenes and Regulations //Our entire catalog is compliant for Oklahoma! It has been a wild ride for the vaping industry but we are seeing improving trends and increased safety nationwide. After the CDC has shared its findings that vitamin e acetate is the compound responsible for what regulators are calling EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) we’ve seen…
Colorado, Important update re: Vape Ban
Terpenes and Regulations //Our All-Natural Profiles are Compliant in Colorado! A quick update on the current state and future of the cannabis vape market in Colorado. All trends show Vape products steadily increasing even after the cyclical drop the cannabis industry typically sees in September. Colorado saw cannabis vape sales drop by 23% from August 2019 to September 2019.…
Bacon Fat Peanut Butter Cookies
How To //Recipe for Cannabis Bacon Fat Peanut Butter Cookies CHEF SEBASTIAN CAROSI Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on The Ministry of Hemp, America’s leading advocate for Hemp It is vitally important and necessary to me as an award winning, nationally recognized farm-to-fork chef that has been cooking with cannabis since the early 90’s to let…
Chef Recipe: Haupia (hawaiian coconut pudding)
How To //Haupia Hawaiian coconut pudding Renowned Cannabis chef, Sebastian Carosi makes us an elevated edible that relies on a Hawaiian classic with a twist. All rights reserved, Sebastain Carosi. Special thanks to Magical Butter prep time: 10-15 minutes cook time: 15-20 minutes wait time: overnight (I know, I know) yield: 32 squares total thc/cbd: depends on…
The Washington State ban on flavors expires this weekend.
Terpenes and Regulations //The Washington State emergency ban on non-cannabis derived terpenes and flavors expires this weekend. Saturday, February 8 marks the first day that Washington State cannabis retailers will be able to begin selling flavored products to their customers. The Washington State Board of Health voted to institute a 120-day long ban on flavors and non-cannabis ingredients…
The Ethan Russo Sessions #5 – Relieving Pain with Terpenes
Terpenes and Education, Terpenes and Regulations, Uncategorized //Celebrating renowned neuroscientist, Ethan Russo and this in-depth chat with Shango Los. On this episode of Shaping Fire, Shango explores using terpenes, either individually or in synergy with cannabinoids to help relieve stress and pain. Russo and Shango discuss how Terpenes interact with the body and the endocannabinoid system. Different methods of consumption are discussed,…
Even video games are high on Terpenes
Terpenes and Education //“So, uh why lavender?” our protagonist asks. “Well the guys at the lab are pretty excited, they think they have this sub-species which might have mutated monoterpenoids which produce a modified linalool that…” “That is so fascinating,” he says with an eye roll. ” “Sorry for my excitement, but it has a chemical that we…
Co-Founder Ben Cassiday speaks at CannaCon Seattle
Terpenes and Education //Our very own Ben Cassiday spoke at CannaCon. Covering the topic “Cannabis Terpenes, Low volume: high impact. Not a fundamentally new idea but terpenes aren’t new, there’s still plenty to unpack though! Cassiday takes the opportunity to dive a little deeper into one of our favorite topics. Inspired by Ethan Russo’s research into the endocannabinoid…
Super Lemon Haze Drop
How To //Food and beverage director, Ross Hunsinger shows us how to mix up a Super Lemon Haze Drop. This cocktail shines on all fronts. Flavor, aroma, and effect are all magnified with the additions of our Super Lemon Haze Precision Profile. Super Lemon Haze makes a fantastic addition to your list of secret ingredients. Using only…
A Quick Isolate Primer
Terpenes and Education //A client recently asked us for a quick description so they could start to familiarize themselves with the scent and effects of some of our Isolates. Here’s the per Alpha Bisabolol, the major active component of Chamomile, might remind you of Grandma’s purse. Light, floral and a little bit of musk. Known to help soothe…
Yoga and Terpenes, a natural fit
Terpenes and Education, Terpenes and Your Business //Feeling frazzled? Overwhelmed? Pause for a moment and take a deep breath. Inhale slowly in through your nose, hold it in for a moment, then exhale out with a long sigh. If you’ve ever taken a yoga class, this is something you might hear the instructor say quite often. Why? Because in order to…
Oregon cannabis flavor ban blocked
Terpenes and Regulations //An Oregon appeals court issued a stay against the state’s cannabis and tobacco flavor bans. The OLCC originally issued a temporary 6-month ban on all flavors in cannabis vaping products in response to Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s executive order on October 15. The ban included botanical terpenes, but also opened an exemption process…
Washington State Vaping Flavor Ban Update
Terpenes and Regulations //A Washington State ban on flavors including botanical terpenes is still in place after a court hearing last Friday. The Washington State cannabis industry has had a rough ride since the Washington State Health Board and WSLCB moved forward with an emergency ban on flavorings in cannabis and nicotine vapor products. The nationwide wave…
The Changing Landscape of CBD in Food
Terpenes and Education //CBD, otherwise known as cannabidiol, is one of the 113 identified cannabinoids found in the cannabis and hemp plant families and accounts for up to 40% of the plant’s extract. CBD has been recently gained major interest and attraction from the public as a docile, non-psychoactive, introductory way to enjoy the holistic benefits of…
Our letter to the OLCC regarding the Vape Ban
Terpenes and Education //To the OLCC, We want to begin by thanking you for taking the time to review the materials and allowing True Terpenes and the industry an opportunity to explain some ways that we believe we could work together to begin to address some of the issues that have been developing in the vape market.…
DEA Makes Studying Cannabis Easier
Terpenes and Your Business //The DEA just announced it’s going to make researching terpenes and cannabis a bit easier. The DEA has been under heavy scrutiny lately following the filing of a lawsuit against the agency by researcher Dr. Sue Sissley. Sissley is a psychologist that has been investigating the potential uses of cannabis for PTSD and other…
Terpenes And Your Business: Candy
Terpenes and Your Business //Terpenes And Your Business: Candy Stores Perhaps one of the hallmarks of the present age is America’s willingness to embrace its inner child. Every day, new stores open up that cater to adults who measure their age not by what’s on their driver’s license, but what’s their shoe size. A business trend that…
Coalition Brewing + True Terpenes: Teaching Terpenes
Terpenes and Education //A new ingredient has turned the Coalition Brewing tasting room into a classroom lately. The Portland-based brewer has launched a series of beers that feature botanically-derived terpene profiles from True Terpenes. Beer aficionados are typically an inquisitive group, always curious to discover what is responsible for a new flavor. However, Coalition Brewing’s Kiley Hoyt said…
Terpenes And Your Business: Dispensary
Terpenes and Your Business //* Recreational and medical cannabis is not legal in all U.S. states. Consult the laws in your state. Why Terpenes Are Important In Cannabis Terpenes exist all throughout plant-based nature. Terpenes are lovely little molecules that can be found in fruits, vegetables, trees, herbs, and all other types of plants. Terpenes are basically essential…
True Terpenes Response to FDA questions
Terpenes and Regulations //Our CSO recently presented to the FDA and after they requested more information regarding the general safety of Hemp and it’s essential oils. Happy to provide more info, this is the document we sent over. True Terpenes would like to take this opportunity to introduce some regulatory guidance we believe would be beneficial to…
Simple and Natural Ways to Restore Your Body
How To //Modern life seems busier than at any time in the past. With phones constantly buzzing, screens always flickering, and a general sense that we should always be busy, it can be hard to slow down and give our bodies and minds a chance to catch up. Rest and relaxation is a vital part of…
The Aroma of Nostalgia: How Smell Affects Memory
Terpenes and Education //You’re walking through your neighborhood when a cloud of smoke wafts out of a backyard. The smell of grilled meats and vegetables fills your nostrils, and suddenly your head is filled with memories of summer BBQs long past. Our brains and bodies work together in fascinating ways. One of those ways is how memory…
California Regulations Leave Little Room for Business
Terpenes and Regulations //Let True Terpenes be your guide and flavor solution for the cannabis market* The laws and regulations in California are notoriously convoluted, especially those related to the cannabis plant. The legislative process has now created a reality where CBD from hemp is illegal for food use, while the same compounds are legal when used…
