Terpenes are secondary compounds of Cannabis sativa. They strengthen the plant during its growth and at the same time protect it against pests like fungi, insects, or other causes of stress. They are also responsible for the plant’s pleasant and characteristic smell and have several therapeutic proprieties – although less than cannabinoids.
When developing a strain to extract full spectrum CBD oils, it is essential to enrich it with the proper terpene profile to ensure that the effects of CBD are appropriately underpinned.
Choosing the terpenes means directing the strain consciously towards specific characteristics and therapeutic proprieties.
Every hemp strain has its terpene profile. CBDay Light 5 % is a full spectrum CBD product developed to help recover from day-to-day stress. The strain which it is extracted from contains the following terpenes in declining order of proportion:
- beta-caryophyllene: a very particular terpene capable of directly activating the CB2 receptors, which are part of our endocannabinoid system. It has relaxing, soothing, and mood-lifting effects and enhances the stress-relieving proprieties of CBD.
- nerolidol: the primary terpene of neroli essential oil. It has a soothing effect, fitting splendidly into a product dedicated to psychophysical well-being like CBDay Light 5%.
- alpha-humulene: a highly effective terpene commonly used in Traditional Chinese medicine. This compound has anti-inflammatory effects together with a structure similar to beta-caryophyllene. It, therefore, would appear to have the same relaxing effects.
- bisabolol: the terpene of chamomile had to be included in our strain. It is a delicate mood-lifter, relaxes, and reduces anxiety.
Our terpene profile is further composed of tiny amounts of limonene and myrcene. Limonene improves focus and concentration and lifts the mood. Myrcene has a potent, relaxing effect and favors sleep.
After the extraction process is completed, CBD is diluted together with the terpenes and the other active ingredients in MCT oil (from coconut oil), which serves as a safe vector.