Guest post by Michele Lowe

The oil-like substances that naturally occur in plants are known as terpenes. When these compounds are chemically altered through processes like drying or curing, they are referred to as terpenoids. Terpenes are counted among the most prominent compounds that make up a significant component of essential oils in plants. An essential constituent of natural hydrocarbons found in hemp plants, terpenes are responsible for creating the scents associated with different strains of cannabis. They also work to attract pollinators and repel pests. Located in the buds and flowers of cannabis plants, cannabis terpenes provide one of the richest sources of terpenes in the plant kingdom.