How Do Terpenes Work?
Terpenes Are Primarily Responsible for the Smell of Most Plants and Some Animal Compounds. However, Some May Also Act on the Endocannabinoid System in the Body...
Terpenes are primarily responsible for the smell of most plants and some animal compounds. However, some may also act on the endocannabinoid system in the body in a similar way to cannabinoids. The key difference is that the body absorbs and uses these compounds in different ways.
How do terpenes work in the body?
There is good evidence suggesting that terpenes have direct physiological effects on the body, especially for linalool and limonene. This means that linalool-rich strains are likely to have a calming effect, and to provide pain relief, while limonene-rich strains are likely to be mood-elevating.
Do terpenes get you high?
Do they get you high? Terpenes won't make you feel high in the traditional sense. Still, some are considered to be psychoactive, because they affect the brain. While terpenes aren't intoxicating on their own, some think they may impact the effects of THC, the cannabinoid responsible for the high feeling from cannabis.
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