Terpenes are found in any plant that produces aroma, including cannabis. It’s responsible for creating different strain profiles that are obtained from marijuana seeds. Every terpene has a different effect, flavor, and taste.
The most commonly found terpenes, include limonene, myrcene, pinene, caryophyllene, and linalool.
There are many ways to use terpenes. Since high-quality terpenes strains, online and in-store, can be pretty pricey, there is no reason to waste by using it wrong. We have gathered some simple and common ways to use terpenes.
AROMATHERAPY
Using aromatherapy to consume terpene hasn’t been the most conventional way but is now picking up. From lighting a candle to melting wax, aromatherapy has many forms. Using terpene oils for aromatherapy makes your house smell good while benefiting your health.
To use terpene for aromatherapy, you can use a diffuser. You can use reed diffusers that are electricity-free or electric ones that produce a powerful aroma. All you do is add your choice of terpene oil blend to the diffuser and let it do its magic.
COOKING
As astonishing as it may seem, you can use our terpene oils in cooking too. When used cleverly, it can add an extra flavor to the food.
We recommend using our zesty flavored terpene, Jack Herer, mixed with limonene isolate to create a lemon drizzle cake with an oomph!
VAPING
Vaping is the most commonly heard answer when users are asked how they use terpene oil. To use terpene oils in vaping devices, you will need our Proprietary MCT Oil as a thinning agent. If the blend is too thick, it can clog your vaporizer.
All you need to do is decide the terpene you want to use and add a few drops mixed with our MCT oil to the vape, and smoke it as you would.
TOPICAL USE
Terpene can also be used as a topical agent by mixing it in your lotions or creams. Terpenes, with their anti-inflammatory properties, are perfect for topical use. You can use terpene oil to apply to your temple or a muscle-soothing cream to relieve pain.
NOTE: Some terpenes can have harsh ingredients that can be potentially dangerous when applied to the skin with full strength. Read the ingredients carefully, along with the label being using for topical use.
Endless Possibilities When You Start Mixing
High quality terpenes usually come in oil form that you can mix using distillates or winterized extracts. Using terpene oils in their absolute form can be dangerous as it’s highly potent. It’s crucial to DILUTE them before use.
Depending on the type of product you are working with, mixing terpenes can get complicated. For example, it’s easier to add terpenes to vape concentrates than to cannabinoid edibles.
Edibles contain a lot of ingredients, which is why it’s necessary to calculate the overall percentage of terpene that the product formulation can take.
To make the calculations easier, Gold Coast Terpenes has terpene mixing calculator for you. You need to add details regarding the terpene, diluent, and starting concentrate amount, and our calculator will tell you the exact measurements to use.
Buy terpene isolates and terpene strains online at Gold Coast Terpenes.