Simply, Terpenes are what give plants their smell, such as the citrus in orange. However Terpenes are not simply aromas, and are responsible for a variety of physiological effects, such as the relaxing effect of lavender and other plants used in aromatherapy. The Terpenes used in our CBD are a class of volatile hydrocarbon compounds produced in the flower clusters of the cannabis plant. When used together with CBD the effect experienced can be enhanced, often referred to as the Entourage Effect which is why we choose to use whole plant extract, containing terpenes and CBD. Terpenes are recognized as safe for human consumption by the Food and Drug Administration and are already being used in a wide variety of food and cosmetic products.