How Exactly Do Terpenes Work?
By now you probably know what terpenes are. They’re responsible for the aromatic qualities we associate with many plants. While terpenes don’t get you high, they can promote some health benefits that are pretty neat. Linalool has been used as an anti-inflammatory, stress reducer, and as a way to ward off mosquitoes. Alpha-Pinene has even been used as a memory aid. We don’t know about you, but we think that’s pretty fascinating! These nifty little hydrocarbons have the ability to influence our everyday life. So it’s only fair to wonder…exactly HOW do terpenes have these affects on our minds and bodies? You might not have been aware of it, but your body has been interacting with terpenes since the day you were born. And while it may have seemed like a bunch of hocus-pocus back in the day, the science behind it is surprisingly simple. Terpenes are all around us! Connecting to nature has long been associated with health and mindfulness. And in 1982 Japan...