Terpene - Wikipedia
Terpenes (/ ˈtɜːrpiːnz / TUR-peenz) are a large and diverse class of natural products with the general formula (C5H8)n, where n ≥ 2. They serve as crucial biosynthetic building blocks in …
Therapeutic and Medicinal Uses of Terpenes - PMC
This chapter summarizes the various terpenes, their sources, medicinal properties, mechanism of action, and the recent studies that are underway for designing terpenes as a lead molecule in …
What Are Terpenes and How Do They Work? - Biology Insights
Dec 3, 2025 · Terpenes are aromatic organic compounds produced by plants, serving as the primary components of essential oils. These compounds are responsible for the distinctive …
Terpene | Essential Oils, Aromatherapy, Fragrance | Britannica
terpene, any of a class of hydrocarbons occurring widely in plants and animals and empirically regarded as built up from isoprene, a hydrocarbon consisting of five carbon atoms attached to …
What are cannabis terpenes and what do they do? - Leafly
Jul 30, 2025 · Terpenes, the aromatic compounds that determine the scent of many flowers and herbs, bestow cannabis with its distinctive odor and contribute to its flavor. Cannabis contains …
Ultimate List of Terpenes and Terpene Benefits
May 14, 2025 · Here is an updated list of over 30 different terpenes plus their benefits. Terpenes are the mainstay of cannabis ensemble or entourage benefits.
What are terpenes? - Medical News Today
Mar 6, 2020 · Terpenes are highly aromatic compounds that determine the smell of many plants and herbs, such as rosemary and lavender, as well as some animals.