Posts Tagged ‘terpenes’
The Science of Smell — Why Orange Terpenes Trigger Such Powerful Emotional Responses
You catch a sudden whiff of citrus — the bright, clean burst of a freshly peeled orange — and something shifts. Your shoulders drop. A memory surfaces unbidden. The air feels lighter. Your mood, almost without your permission, lifts. Citrus scent is consistently ranked among the most universally positive aromas across human cultures. Why is…
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What Are Terpenes?
Terpenes are aromatic compounds that determine the smell of many plants and herbs. Examples include cannabis, cloves, lavender, fresh orange peel, pine, and sage. In their natural element, terpenes provide plants with protection from animals as well as from infectious germs. They also attract pollinators in some plants. New research also suggests that terpenes may…
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