True Terpenes Launches Scientific Advisory Board
Terpenes and Your Business //Neurologist and Pioneer Researcher, Dr. Ethan Russo, and Pharmaceutical Expert, Dr. Randall Murphy join board to further study the entourage effect PORTLAND, Oregon – May 26, 2020 – True Terpenes, the leading platform for terpenes innovation, research and development, announces the creation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to research the medical potential of terpenes…
Entourage effect of terpenes in beer?
Terpenes and Education //Infusing spirits and beer with terpenes Adding THC or CBD to a beverage may be common now, but what happens when you add cannabis flower or terpenes? As the cannabis industry has spread across the US and the world, it has inevitably crossed paths with the alcohol industry. Regulations have limited much of the…
Endangered Strains
Terpenes and Education //True Terpenes products mirror disappearing cannabis terpene profiles Landrace cannabis is going extinct. The cannabis that you smoke today is likely descended from one of four varieties of cannabis that form the bedrock of the cannabis breeding pool since ancient times. The four varieties referenced are not strains like Malawi Gold or Kush, but rather…
How Coronavirus is impacting cannabis regulations across the US
Terpenes and Regulations //The coronavirus outbreak is creating a wave of cannabis regulation updates across the country. The coronavirus pandemic is currently sweeping the globe and impacting businesses and individuals alike. Social distancing, shelter in place and hand washing techniques have become common items in conversation. With all of the negatives that have come about from this…
Washington State Cannabis Vape Regulatory Update
Terpenes and Regulations //Washington State Cannabis Vape Regulatory Update Washington State Governor, Jay Inslee has signed a bill into law, placing restrictions on cannabis vaping flavors and emphasizing product ingredient transparency. The Washington State legislature passed HB 2826 during the March legislative session, but it had sat awaiting the governor’s signature. Now the bill becomes immediately…
Disinfectant Surface Spray
How To //Inspired by our friends at Hybrid Pharms, who have been producing hand sanitizer with our True Terpenes Isolates, we created a quick and effective disinfectant spray. With the heightened awareness on health and sanitation these days, you might be wondering what you can do to keep up with all the disinfecting regimes necessary in the…
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 //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…