There are well over 30,000 identifiable terpenes in nature, produced not only by plants but also by animals and bacteria, for example. Terpenes are also subject to the entourage effect: when they’re associated with other substances and our own hormones, they stimulate specific neurons in the brain, creating a different sensation for every type of terpene.

What terpenes are used for?

As terpenes are all about scent and taste, adding them to any product enhances and improves the product’s fragrance and flavour.