What Are Botanical Terpenes and Where Do They Come From?
If you’re curious about the term “botanical terpenes,” you’re not alone. Read on to learn what botanical terpenes are and...
Solvent vs. Solvent-less Terpene Extraction
by Kevin Koby, Abstrax Labs As legal barriers are lifted, ancient knowledge around the powers of the plant are resurfacing, transitioning from an underground understanding into an exciting...
Abstrax Tech Introduces Water Soluble Terpenes
Abstrax Tech is proud to announce the launch of our new line of water-soluble terpenes. We’ve taken our extracts, and put them through an emulsifying process that allows...
What Can Water Soluble Terpenes Be Used For?
Using water-soluble terpene extracts eliminates variabilities in growing conditions, strains variations, environmental conditions, and other factors. Here's a quick rundown on how this exciting new development in terpene...
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...
Is Your Brand Using These 5 Alpha Phellandrene Benefits?
Pepper. Parsley. Peppermint. The one terp to rule them all? Phellandrene. Sure, it smells and tastes peppery and citrusy. But...
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...
The Difference between Essential Oils and Terpenes
What comes to mind when you think "essential oils"? Take ten seconds. I'll wait. What'd you come up with? Maybe "products"? “Different plants"? "Medicinal effects"? Whoa, there. You...
What is Geraniol? 9 Powerful Uses and Benefits of this Potent Terpene Isolate
Geraniol terpenes are popular for their sweet, floral, and citrusy notes as well as their calming effects You know what...
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...
What are Terpenes? Definition, Examples, Benefits, and Uses
Terpenes are organic hydrocarbons, which just means they're organic compounds made of hydrogen and carbon. They are found in plants and even some insects, and are responsible for...
The Best Terpenes for Sleep | Calming Terpenes
Yes, terpenes are a big part of why smells the way it does. But, beyond their skunky aroma, terpenes affect the way you feel in a big way. Knowing...
Blue Dream | Get to Know Your Favorite Strain
If you’re looking for uplifting, calming experiences, look no further than the blueberry-like terpene profile of Blue Dream. Keep reading...