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…
Take A Soothing Bath With Terpenes
How To //After a long day at the office, the gym, or even just taking care of the kids, it’s important to find ways to unwind and take care of your wellbeing. For some, they might find comfort in a favorite TV show, nestling into a couch with a good book, or hitting the town for…
7 Things You Need to Know About Terpenes
Terpenes and Education //In the cannabis industry, there is a new kid on the block. If you haven’t been around for a while, the term “terpene” may be new to you. If you have been paying attention, then you’re all about those terpenes. The aromas and flavors are great, and you love how they make you feel.…
Technophiles Discover The Benefits Of Forest Bathing
Terpenes and Education //Are you a trailblazer of technology? Do you flock to stores to order and preorder the next gadget or upcoming tech? Technophiles are those who absolutely love technology and keep it anchored in their daily lives. If this sounds like you, we want to encourage you to leave your gadgets at home, your phone…
How To Use Terpenes To Stick With Your New Year’s Resolution
How To //It doesn’t matter who you are, new year’s resolutions are tough. They require you to change one aspect of your life, but the effects of that change ripple through everything. You want to lose weight? Now you have to eat healthy. You want to make more money? Now you have to work more and…
Top 5 Forests To Experience Forest Bathing Around
Terpenes and Education //If you love to travel and you enjoy spending time in forests, you will want to read this list of the top five forests to visit for a unique forest bathing experience. What’s more, each of these forests have been shown to emit specific terpenes, which can add to the experience. Your forest bathing…
Matt Chavez presents a True Terpenes Goji OG Cocktail
Terpenes and Education //In past articles, we’ve delved into some amazing berries. That includes when we offered up some interesting facts about cranberry terpenes. This time around, New York City mixologist Matt Chavez showed us how goji berry terpenes can go into a cocktail recipe. Using our Goji OG terpene profile, the 2016 and 2017 Most Imaginative…
What Is Forest Bathing?
Terpenes and Education //For most, taking the day to wander the forest, explore a glade, or traverse the countryside has been a positive experience. It disconnects you from your daily life, and it offers a way for you to unwind and relax. But have you ever wondered why these “day trips” work so well? Forest therapy is…
How To Effectively Take A Forest Bath
Terpenes and Education //If you want to properly take a forest bath, you need to first slow down. The speed at which we live our modern lives is so much faster than that of the forest. The goal is to match your rhythm and speed to the forest, breathing in and out. Here is how you can…
Chef Sable presents a True Terpenes infused Egg Drop Soup
Terpenes and Education //This recipe is brought to you by the Cannabis Chef Union. They connect cannabis, chefs, customers and education in the US. Chef Sable, on Instagram as @Sativa_Sista brings us a terpene infused Egg Drop Soup. Her food is described as: “A fusion of southern & midwestern home style & influenced by the Far East,…
How To Integrate Forest Bathing Into Your Life
How To //Do you have fond memories of wandering through the forest as a child? Can you still smell the potent pine and hear the beautiful bird songs? These moments are marked with peace, and that’s not a coincidence. You encountered Shinrin-yoku, a practice that was first studied in the 1980s and utilized in ancient Japan.…