When it comes to cannabis, THC and CBD get most of the spotlight—but flavor, aroma and a myriad of functional & recreational benefits come from terpenes. Think of them as the “essential oils” of the cannabis plant: natural compounds that shape your experience and deliver functional benefits.

Terpene Breakdown

🌸 Linalool

• Aroma: Floral, lavender-like

• Effects: Relaxation, stress relief, calm

• Potential Wellness Uses: Anxiety support, sleep aid, mood balance
  

• Strains: Lavender (Lavender Kush), Amnesia Haze, Do-Si-Dos, LA Confidential, Granddaddy Purple (GDP), Kosher Kush, Zkittlez, Mazar I Sharif, Special Kush, Scooby Snacks

🌲 Pinene

• Aroma: Fresh pine, herbal

• Effects: Alertness, focus, memory support

• Potential Wellness Uses: Clear breathing, energy, anti-inflammatory properties
  
  
• Strains: Jack Herer, Blue Dream, ChemDawg, Romulan, Island Sweet Skunk, Dutch Treat, Trainwreck

🍋 Limonene

• Aroma: Citrus, lemon, orange

• Effects: Uplifting, energizing, mood-boosting

• Potential Wellness Uses: Stress relief, digestion support, immune support
  
  

• Strains: Super Lemon Haze, Lemon Skunk, Wedding Cake, Do-Si-Dos, Banana OG, Tahoe OG, Jack Herer

🌿 Myrcene

• Aroma: Earthy, musky, cloves

• Effects: Relaxing, sedative, full-body calm

• Potential Wellness Uses: Sleep support, pain management, muscle relaxation
  
  

• Strains: Granddaddy Purple, OG Kush, Blue Dream, Grape Ape, Tangie, Mango, 9 Pound Hammer

🌶️ Beta-Caryophyllene

• Aroma: Peppery, spicy, woody

• Effects: Grounding, soothing, balancing

• Potential Wellness Uses: Anti-inflammatory, gut health, stress management
  
  

• Strains: Girl Scout Cookies (GSC), Bubba Kush, Sour Diesel, Gelato, Chemdawg, Cookies and Cream, White Widow

🍊 Terpinolene

• Aroma: Sweet, herbal, citrusy

• Effects: Light, creative, uplifting

• Potential Wellness Uses: Antioxidant properties, energy, mood support

• Strains: Jack Herer, Ghost Train Haze, Golden Pineapple, Chernobyl, XJ-13, J1, Durban Poison 

  
  

Terpenes Matter

Terpenes give cannabis its unique flavor and aroma, while also shaping how it makes you feel. The combination of cannabinoids & terpenes create effects like focus, relaxation, or appetite control—making them essential to both the experience and functional benefits.

Golden Gardens crafts every product with 100% natural cannabinoids and terpenes, precisely dosed and rigorously lab-tested—delivering wellness you can truly feel, not just a high.

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