The Case for Light Hydrocarbons in Modern Extraction
Present Day Use of Solvent Extraction Organic solvent based extraction is very common throughout the chemical, food, personal care, pharmaceutical and perfumery industries as well as many others....
Improve Your Products By Adding Terpenes
When patients smoke concentrates, they expect it to taste like the strain it’s named after. However, during refining processes, the many terpenes that contribute to a specific marijuana’s...
News: The Possible End to Federal Marijuana Prohibition
Bill Approved by House Judiciary Committee Could End Federal Marijuana Prohibition On Wednesday November 20th, a 24-10 vote from a congressional committee approved a bill to make cannabis...
Is Vaping Dangerous?
Reading time: 5 MinutesThe answer to this grotesquely oversimplified question is the ultimate purpose of this article. For those seeking a quick fix, let’s just say that it’s...
What is Camphor Oil and What is Camphor Oil Used For?
Reading time: 6.5 Minutes In this episode of “Name that terpene!” we dive into the many uses and benefits of...
Addressing Recent Health Reports Associated with Vaping
Abstrax Tech is Taking a Lead in Research to Protect Consumers We, the employees and owners of Abstrax Tech, are deeply concerned about recent reports of serious health...
What Is Alpha-Pinene and What Are The Effects of The Pinene Terpenes?
Pinene is a terpene commonly found in conifer trees and has a lot of health benefits you want to take advantage...
Why You Need Real (Botanically Derived) Terpenes vs. Marinol
Marinol is a synthetic cannabinoid. While it does offer positive effects, the full benefits of cannabis are not present in...
What Are Terpenes and Why do They Matter?
Reading time: 6 Minutes Lately, it seems like all anyone can talk about are terpenes. Especially terpenes and cannabis. But what exactly are terpenes and why do they matter?...
Exactly HOW Do Terpenes Affect Your Body?
How do terpenes affect your body? Maybe you’re using terpenes to give your cocktails a lift. Maybe you just want to create an exciting product that makes your...
2022 Update: 6 Amazing Linalool Benefits You Need to Know About
Explore Linalool's relaxing and anti-inflammatory effects Perhaps Linalool is a terpene isolate you're considering adding to one of your signature...
MCT Oil vs. Tec Temper
This Is the Real Difference Between MCT Oil and Tec Temper Liquidizer are a big part of everyday products including foods, beverages, topicals and tinctures. Producers of these products want...
A Terp in the Right Direction: Sleep
Welcome to A Terp in the Right Direction - Today we're going to tackle the topic of terpenes that can help lessen anxiety and calm the mind. Everyone...
BREAKING NEWS: FDA Bans Synthetic Beta Myrcene
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned seven synthetic substances from use in food and drug products selling in the United States. Six are commonly used...
Why Do I Need Terpenes? | Updated 2020
Reading Time - 7 min Terpenes are in the spotlight right now for a number of reasons, but WHY do you need terpenes? Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur...
5 Ways Terpenes Can Improve Your Life in 2022
Terpenes give products its distinctive aroma and effects Terpenes are a big deal – so much so that we’ve built...
What is Linalool? Uses and Benefits
Reading time: 4.5 Minutes You can’t deny it, terpenes are having a moment. And for good reason! But let’s talk about one terpene in particular--linalool. What exactly is...
The Best β-Caryophyllene Strains
Today we’re talking about the terpene Caryophyllene--, or-β-caryophyllene if you want to get formal. Reading Time: 3 minutes Honestly, β-Caryophyllene is an overachiever offering a number of benefits...
What is the Entourage Effect?
Think you have a solid handle on the entourage effect? Think again. Picture each strain as a locked treasure chest. Each treasure chest contains within it varying, unknown...
7 Powerful D-Limonene Benefits You SHOULD Be Getting!
Why D-Limonene is one of the most popular terpenes Need more energy and a boost to your mood? The terpene D-Limonene may have the exact benefits you’re looking...
What is Myrcene and What Are Its Benefits? | Updated 2020
Myrcene is the terpene that all other terpenes (and cannabinoids) get along with REALLY well. Read more to discover why...
Where Terpenes Fits in the 'Green Rush' Market
Legal Marijuana. This term is a bit complicated, it's still a substance with ‘no medicinal value’ according to the federal government. However, a number of states have decriminalized or...