Terpenes
This is the most abundant terpene found in cannabis and is famous for its earthy, herbal, and clove-like aroma
This rare cannabinoid is highly sought after for its potential to suppress appetite, unlike THC which usually causes the "munchies
What is THCV?
This sticky, concentrated oil is made by using only heat and pressure to squeeze the resin out of raw flower or hash, completely avoiding chemical solvents
What is rosin?
Originating from warm, tropical climates, this specific type of cannabis plant grows very tall, features narrow leaves, and has a longer flowering cycle
What is Sativa?
This real-life comedy duo pioneered cannabis cinema in the 1970s and 1980s with classic movies like Up in Smoke
What is Cheech and Chong?
This citrus-scented terpene is highly uplifting, found in lemons, and is known for its mood-boosting and anti-anxiety properties.
What is Limonene
This non-intoxicating cannabinoid is widely used medically to reduce inflammation, manage anxiety, and control seizures
What is CBD?
This compressed, flammable gas is the most common hydrocarbon solvent used in the cannabis industry to quickly strip cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant.
What is Butane?
Coming from cold, mountainous regions like Central Asia, this type of cannabis plant grows short, stocky, and bushy with very wide, dark green leaves.
What is Indica?
In a classic 1995 comedy, Ice Cube and Chris Tucker play two friends who have to find $200 by 10:00 PM after smoking a dealer's product on this specific day of the week.
What is Friday?
This uniquely spicy, peppery terpene is the only one known to directly activate a cannabinoid receptor (CB2) in the body
What is Beta-Caryophyllene
Often called the "mother of all cannabinoids," this compound is the chemical precursor from which THC, CBD, and CBC are created
What is CBG?
This clean, food-grade alcohol solvent is frequently used for large-scale commercial extractions and to make medical tinctures
What is Ethanol?
These microscopic, mushroom-shaped resin glands coat the flowers and leaves, acting as the microscopic "factories" where the plant produces all its cannabinoids and terpenes
What is Trichomes?
This 1936 American propaganda film was originally made to scare audiences about the alleged dangers of cannabis, but it later became a hilarious cult classic among modern viewers
What is Reefer Madness?
Smelling strongly of pine trees, this terpene is heavily researched for its ability to act as a bronchodilator and boost memory
What is Pinene?
This cannabinoid forms naturally when THC degrades over time due to heat, light, or oxygen exposure, making it highly sedative
What is CBN?
This type of cannabis oil is harvested from plants that were frozen immediately at harvest rather than dried and cured, preserving the freshest terpene profile
These tiny, vibrant hair-like structures emerge from the nodes of female flowers to catch pollen, changing color from white to amber or deep orange as the plant matures?
What are pistils (or stigmas)?
This annual pop-culture counter-holiday celebrated on April 20th originally started in 1971 when a group of California high school students used the code word "420" to meet up at this exact time in the afternoon.
What is 4:20 PM?
This terpene, dominant in lavender, is prized in medical cannabis for its profound calming, sedative, and anti-convulsant effects
What is Linalool?
Making up the "Big Four" alongside THC, CBD, and CBG, this highly common but lesser-known major cannabinoid is praised for its powerful anti-inflammatory and bone-growth-promoting benefits
What is CBC (Cannabichromene)?
This brittle, glass-like concentrate gets its distinct clarity and high THC content from being left completely undisturbed during its butane extraction and purging process
What is Shatter?
Clue — This is the botanical name for the main, central cluster of flowers that grows at the very top of a cannabis plant's main stem, highly prized by growers as the largest bud site.
What is a Cola?
This is the name of the legendary, ultra-rare cannabis strain named after a rare meteorological event that serves as the entire plot device for Seth Rogen and James Franco's 2008 action-comedy.
What is Pineapple Express?