If you’ve ever chosen a product based on flavor or aroma, you’ve already started understanding terpenes — even if you didn’t know it yet.
At Green Leaf NY, we believe shopping should be more than just chasing numbers. Terpenes — the aromatic compounds found in plants — play a major role in shaping how a product smells, tastes, and feels.
Whether you’re looking for calm, clarity, or a social spark, terpenes can help guide your choice.
What Are Terpenes?
Terpenes are naturally occurring compounds found in plants, including lavender, citrus, pine — and cannabis. In the plant world, they’re responsible for scent and flavor, but in cannabis, they also influence how you experience a product.
There are over 100 known terpenes in cannabis, and each one contributes something unique.
Common examples include:
- Limonene – Found in citrus; may feel uplifting or energizing
- Myrcene – Earthy and musky; commonly associated with relaxation
- Pinene – Pine-like aroma; may support alertness
- Linalool – Floral and lavender-like; calming scent
Terpenes don’t act alone — they interact with cannabinoids like THC and CBD to produce the “entourage effect.”
Why Terpenes Matter
In legal, licensed dispensaries like Green Leaf NY, products are labeled with strain names, cannabinoid percentages, and sometimes dominant terpenes.
Why should that matter to you?
Because two products with the same THC level can feel very different depending on the terpene content.
By understanding terpenes, you can:
- Shop based on effects, not just potency
- Personalize your experience (energizing vs relaxing)
- Discover your preferences based on aroma and mood
- Explore new products more confidently
🧠 Learn more with this detailed terpene guide from Leafly.
How We Support Education at Green Leaf NY
Our team takes the time to walk customers through not just what’s in a product — but why it might be a good fit.
When you visit our store in Newburgh, NY, we’ll help you identify strains and formats that match your goals, comfort level, and preferences — whether that’s flavor, function, or both.
We believe education is key to building confidence and breaking stigma — and understanding terpenes is part of that journey.
📍 Green Leaf NY
1400 Route 300, Suite 2, Newburgh, NY 12550
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