Responsible for giving our world the gift of fragrance and taste, terpenes are more than just aroma and flavor. Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals. Thought to protect plants and animals during the harsh winter months, the benefits of terpenes have expanded to humans. Growing research and testing has shown certain terpenes to have many different medicinal benefits and varying psychoactive effects. With more than 100 different terpenes found in the cannabis plant, it’s hard to know where to start.

C4 has put together a helpful guide to our nine most abundant terpenes (pictured below). Explore your favorites and see which C4 strains test high in your preferred terpenes. As always, consult a physician regarding the benefits and risks of consuming marijuana.