Terpene Testing: Sensi Star and Nebula ll CBD
Once upon a time cannabis had one smell - of weed! - or more commonly of 'skunk' because in the early days, the intensity of the odour was so pungent that it became synonymous with the smelly black and white mammal. However, as the cannabis seed industry has advanced and the amount of available cannabis strains has grown, it has opened up a whole new world of appreciation of scent and flavour. Let's take you a little further into this wonderful world of weed scents by focusing on some specific Paradise Seeds strains that have been through the terpene testing process.
Sensi Star Terpene Testing Profile
Smell: Spicy/Lemon/Metallic
This is our original premium strain, an indica variety with a high level of THC. Sensi Star is distinctive thanks to a scent that is unique amongst other strains. As one of the Paradise Seeds breeding team reveals; "With a hint of cold metallic steel on the tip of the tongue the nose receptors experience a scent like squeezed lemon on a branch of fresh pine, with a finish that combines black pepper and woman's perfume."
The primary terpene is Myrcene which is also found in mango, hops and lemongrass. It has an earthy/spicy quality to its fragrance with physical effects that are dominated by sleepiness and stress reduction - Sensi Star is of course renowned for its powers of relaxation.
The secondary terpene is Limonene, a citrusy element whose refreshing fragrance makes it a common feature in perfumes. Limonene is recognised for having analgesic (pain relief) qualities and is also recognised for its anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties.
The tertiary terpene present in Sensi Star is Caryophyllene, which is characterized by a spicy, peppery fragrance. This is very common in many different edible plants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Interestingly it can also reduce the craving for alcohol.
Terpene percentages: Sensi Star
- Alpha Pinen 0.02
- Beta Pinen 0.05
- Myrcene 0.99
- Limonene 0.35
- Caryophyllene 0.13
- Terpinolene 0.01
- Linalool 0.01
- Terpineol 0.02
Nebula II CBD Terpene Testing Profile
Smell: Sweet/Fruity
The fruity taste of Paradise Seeds' has been appreciated by users since we first released this sativa dominant strain in the early 2000s. When we created our first medical strains this variety became one our first CBD rich strains in the form of Nebula ll CBD. Its scent stands out with a very sugary characteristic, which some have compared to honey.
What does the breeding team say on the matter?! "Nebula is a heavy cloud of sugar - really similar to the Chong's Choice L.A. Amnesia. Pungent fresh fruits characterize the scent alongside the sweetness of honey, although such is its intensity that the smell will reveal itself as strongly as a freshly opened pack of white sugar!"
Terpene testing has found that the most dominant terpene in the Nebula ll CBD profile is again Myrcene, which is the most common found in cannabis strains. The tertiary terpenes present in the Nebula profile are Caryophyllene and Beta Pinene which contribute to those recognisable spicy and piney tones.
However, perhaps the most interesting element in the Nebula mix is the secondary terpene, Terpinolene, which is one of the less common of the terpenes that appear in the big 10 list.
Terpinolene has a sophisticated bouquet that is not easily characterized by a specific fragrance. It includes a hint of pine, a pinch of flower, a touch of herb and even a tickle of citrus! It has relaxing effects and reported medical benefits that include anti-fungal and ant-bacterial qualities, with some evidence that it may have a role in heart disease risk reduction.
Terpene Percentages: Nebula ll CBD
- Alpha Pinen 0.03
- Beta Pinen 0.06
- Myrcene 0.2
- Limonene 0.05
- Terpinolene 0.32
- Linalool 0.03
- Terpineol 0.04
- Caryophyllene 0.06
