Download or read book Every Molecule Tells a Story written by Simon Cotton and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From cooking to medicine, from engineering to art, chemistry—the science of molecules—is everywhere. A celebration of the molecules of chemistry, Every Molecule Tells a Story celebrates the molecules responsible for the experiences of everyday life: the air we breathe; the water we drink; the chemicals that fuel our living; the steroids that give us sex; the colours of the seasons; the drugs that heal us; and the scented molecules that enrich our diet and our encounters with each other. You can’t see them, but you know that they are there. Unveiling the structures of poisonous "natural" substances and beneficial man-made molecules, this book brushes away any preconceived notions about chemistry to demonstrate why and how molecules matter.
Download or read book Terpenes written by Beverly A. Potter, Ph.D. and published by Ronin Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Are Terpenes? Terpenes (pronounced tur-peens), or terpenoids, are aromatic metabolites found in the oils of all plants. Terpenes are chemical oils produced by plants that create the unique flavor, scent and effect of herbs, fruit and flowers. When smelling a flower or herb, your nose actually registers the unique terpene profile of the plant. More than 30,000 unique terpenes have been identified in plants, animals, microbes, and fungi, which create aromas and flavors. Terpenes help carry out biological functions, can serve as vitamins, pheromones, and hormones as well as influence the immune system. When combined, terpenes produce complex profiles. For example, the herb lavender smells pleasant, tastes slightly sweet and floral, and has a relaxing effect. Terpenes are secreted along with cannabinoids in the flower’s sticky resin glands. They are responsible for cannabis’ smell, flavor and contribute to its overall sensory effect. Terpenes give the Blueberry cannabis strain its berry smell, Sour Diesel its skunky smell, and Lavender its floral aroma. Over 100 different terpenes have been identified in the cannabis plant, and every strain tends toward a unique terpene type and composition. Terpenes play a key role in differentiating the effects of various cannabis strains. Terpenoid production evolved over time in plants, including cannabis, to attract pollinators and to act as defense compounds. Female cannabis plants produce glandular trichomes, which are glands that look like small hairs or growths that protrude from the flowers and leaves. Trichomes house crucial compounds, including cannabinoids (such as THC and CBD), flavonoids, and terpenes. Terpenes and cannabinoids interact synergistically to promote relaxation and stress-relief, while others promote focus and acuity. The effect profile of a given terpene can change when combined with other terpenes and cannabinoids in a phenomenon known as the entourage effect. Research suggests that terpenes offer medicinal value as they mediate our body’s interaction with therapeutic cannabinoids. Technology has developed a method of distilling terpenes into highly concentrated forms that can be used individually or in conjunction with other terpenes. Terpene isolates are commonly used in cosmetic products, incense, food flavorings, perfumes, natural medicines and a wide variety of everyday products. Pure, isolated terpenes are highly concentrated and may pose health risks if consumed or applied to the skin with out proper dilution. Working with terpenes is shaman-like, calling on an understanding the terpene to safely unlocking their amazing potential. For instance, certain varietals are more potent than others, meaning that one dilution method cannot be applied to every type of terpene. Achieving balance can be tricky but well worth the personal learning needed. -- Beverly Potter
Download or read book Terpenes written by Eberhard Breitmaier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-12-13 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise overview of terpenes and their applications covers the structure, natural sources, biological and pharmacological effects, as well as selected total syntheses of the compound. This book includes a chapter on structure determination, as well as added information on biogenesis, polycyclic terpenes, gingkoloids and neo-hopanes. This title is an ideal introductory book for anybody starting work in this field.
Download or read book Weed Science written by Godfrey Pearlson and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-07-11 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT MARIJUANA AND HOW DO WE KNOW IT? Marijuana is the most frequently consumed illicit drug worldwide, with over 158.8 million users, according to the UN. Responding to public pressure, the US federal government is likely to legalize recreational marijuana within the next few years. With increasing numbers of people using cannabis both medically and recreationally there are many looming questions that only science can answer. These include: What's likely to happen, both good and bad, if the US legalizes marijuana? What are some simple, science-based rules to separate fact from fiction and to help guide policy in the highly contentious marijuana debate? Exactly what is cannabis doing in the brain that gets us high? A journey through THC neuroscience Does cannabis really have medical benefits - what's the evidence? To what extent does cannabis impair driving? Can smoking marijuana in adolescence affect IQ or risk for developing schizophrenia? Is marijuana safe to use during pregnancy? Reviews the endocannabinoid system and why our bodies are full of "weed receptors" Introduces readers to the various forms of marijuana: flower, dabs, hash, edibles, shatter, vapes, tinctures, oils and synthetics, THC, CBD and terpenes. Demonstrates how and why cannabis affects different people very differently. Discusses how MRI and PET scans can help show the effects of marijuana on the brain. Discusses long-term effects of adolescent and adult cannabis use. Examines the evidence for cannabis’s role in increasing the risk for schizophrenia-like illnesses.
Download or read book The Cannabis Terpene Experience written by Loren DeVito and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strolling through meadows of delicate, sweet-smelling wildflowers and lavender. Crisp, forest air. Hazy, hoppy, aromatic beer. The tantalizing fragrance of different cannabis plants. These sensory explosions have the ability to transcend time and transport those imbibing their beautiful bouquets to another place in time, triggering one's memories. The mesmerizing molecules responsible for all of these nostalgias are the terpenes, in one beautiful form or another.Hordes of people across Earth are flocking to the terpene. From the essential oil and aromatherapy industry to craft beer, or through the current swaths of cannabis legalization sweeping across the globe: suddenly, the terpene has entered into the spotlight. No longer cast aside as undesired plant chemicals co-extracted when targeting cannabinoids, cannabis consumers have become interested in more than just elevated THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Terpenes help define a product's sensory fingerprint, its tastes and smells that enable us to recall it later. Did you know, though, that terpenes not only contribute to a botanical's, or botanically derived product's flavor and aroma but they can also offer medicinal benefits when consumed? There have been scores of scientific studies on the physiological roles terpenes can play. These aromatic molecules have been adorned in the scientific literature as providing therapeutic properties in studies on chronic pain, mood/depression, anxiety, insomnia, respiration, gastrointestinal conditions, and as having anti-cancer applications, to name an ultra-limited few. Come traverse the fragrant kingdom of the terpenes by way of science and your senses. Journey through panoramic vapors, and into wondrous fields of fragrant, ethereal scents like roses, cardamom, hops, lavender, bergamot, or cannabis. Learn which terpenes help provide a plant's characteristic fragrance, and become educated on how to use the sensory, or organoleptic properties of plants to heal, energize, and just simply relax. The Cannabis Terpene Experience will tantalize the senses along the way to a stronger understanding of terpenes.
Download or read book The Sesquiterpenes written by Oswald Schreiner and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Big Book of Terps written by Russ Hudson and published by . This book was released on 2023-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Book of Terps is the world's largest and most comprehensive resource on terpenes and synergy in cannabis, with nearly 450 pages, 1,350+ citations/references, 157,000+ words, 51 quizzes, 1 final exam, dozens of custom molecular images, and an index of key terms. This significant work includes information not previously known to the cannabis industry, as well as several discoveries not previously reported in scientific literature. Written by cannabis researcher and consultant Russ Hudson, with images by Gloria Fuentes, PhD (molecular biologist), The Big Book of Terps required more than 4 years of intensive research to compile and dissect, and features contributions and commentary by top cannabis, cannabinoid, and terpene researchers including Raphael Mechoulam, PhD, Ethan Russo, MD, Ed Rosenthal, Rob Mejia, PhD, Susan Trapp, PhD, Mitch Earleywine, PhD, and others. The Big Book of Terps includes detailed information about the top 43 terpenes found in cannabis, with a focus on evidence for synergy between these compounds and other phytochemicals including cannabinoids. Detailed isomeric information is included, and manipulation of cannabis for terpene or other constituents is also discussed. More information about this book and the work of Russ Hudson can be found at www.TheBigBookOfTerps.com.
Download or read book The Big Book of Terps written by Russ Hudson and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Book of Terps is the world's largest and most comprehensive resource on terpenes, flavonoids, and synergy in cannabis, with nearly 600 pages, 1,275+ scientific citations, 153,000+ words, 51 quizzes, 1 final exam, and dozens of custom molecular images. This significant work includes information not previously known to the cannabis industry, as well as several discoveries not previously reported in scientific literature. Written by cannabis researcher and consultant Russ Hudson, with images by Gloria Fuentes, PhD (molecular biologist), The Big Book of Terps required more than 3 years of intensive research to compile and dissect, and features commentary by top cannabinoid and terpene researchers including Raphael Mechoulam, PhD, Ethan Russo, MD, Susan Trapp, PhD, Mitch Earleywine, PhD, and others.The Big Book of Terps includes detailed information about the top 35 terpenes found in cannabis, as well as the top 12 flavonoids, with a primary focus on evidence for synergy between these compounds and other phytochemicals including cannabinoids. Manipulation of cannabis for terpene or other constituents is also discussed. More information about this book and the work of Russ Hudson can be found at www.TheBigBookOfTerps.com.
Download or read book The Chemistry of the Terpenes written by Friedrich Heusler and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cannabis Gardener written by Penny Barthel and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully photographed primer on growing your own cannabis, with guidance on which strains to choose for your USDA growing zone, tips on harvesting flowers, and recipes for salves, tinctures, and edibles. “A phenomenal resource for anyone looking to grow cannabis. Perfectly tailored to guide all growers—from the first-timer to the experienced gardener.”—Dan Grace, president and cofounder of Dark Heart Nursery Cannabis is as easy to grow as a tomato plant. If you live in a suitable climate and provide sun, water, and good soil, you can grow vigorous, beautiful cannabis in pots, raised beds, or your own yard. Not only is cannabis an easy addition to your garden, it can also provide health and mood-lifting benefits. The Cannabis Gardener teaches you how to choose which strains are right for you and how to cultivate the plants from seed to finished flower. Gorgeous full-color photographs capture each stage of the growing process and show how cannabis plants can be incorporated into your garden design as well as raised beds and containers. After you establish your plants in the garden and monitor them through the flowering stage, you'll find tips on how to harvest, dry, cure, and store your "grow." Also included are recipes for savoring your harvest, from salves, tisanes, and tinctures to cannabutter for baking and cooking delicious treats such as CBD gummies flavored with vanilla beans, cheddar crackers, and even cannabis chocolate sauce. The Cannabis Gardener is an accessible and practical guide for any level of gardener interested in growing their own attractive cannabis plants.
Download or read book Perfumery and Essential Oil Record written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Terpene Book written by Jack O'Leary and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever stepped into a forest while hiking, or taken a deep breath near the ocean and felt a clarity of mind? Did you know studies show post-surgery patients with flowers on their bed side needed less painkillers and reported less fatigue than those who did not? These are due to terpenes, a group of chemical compounds found in plants, trees, cannabis, and all throughout nature.Many people in the modern world have become disconnected from nature and its life-giving benefits, and stress, anxiety, and depression are a symptom of this disconnection. Study after study indicates the physiological and emotional benefits of connecting and interacting with nature on a daily basis. Unfortunately, we lead busy lives, in cities, with too many obligations to be able to connect with Mother Earth as much as we wish we could. Today, due to urbanization, 55% of the global population reside in urban areas and concrete jungles, and that figure is expected to rise to 68% in upcoming decades.The Terpene Book is a comprehensive guide to using terpenes for the adept and inexperienced. With expert guidance on cannabis, homemade cartridges, culinary application and plenty, plenty more, O'Leary directs the cannabis consumer to become the homemade producer. Learn how trees emit terpenes to manipulate their environment and bring themselves water, how terpenes can substitute toxic and cancer-causing commercial products, how terpenes can remedy the opioid crisis and how terpenes may be an answer to the ever-present ecological crisis.The Terpene Book concisely lays out how to use terpenes and the plethora of physiological, emotional, and behavioral benefits which we all can achieve from interacting with these natural plant compounds. Even in small doses, when one is in tune with nature, one can expect a healthier, more prosperous life, and for many, terpenes might just be the answer. With dozens of recipes for homemade products and interviews with field experts, this handbook is the perfect encapsulation of the next booming trend and market following CBD: terpenes.
Download or read book Riesling Rediscovered written by John Winthrop Haeger and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What makes the book so encompassing, informative, and relevant is that Haeger has avoided focusing on viticulture or enology or economy in isolation, and has instead looked at all of them in their historic and contemporary scientific and socio-cultural context. . . . Not everyone loves Riesling, but those of us who do will find our passion articulately explained and expressed in Haeger’s book."—Anne Krebiehl, MW, The World of Fine Wine "If you haven't been sold on dry riesling, this is required reading; if you're already a fan, it's an essential reference to add to your shelf."—Wine & Spirits Riesling is the world’s seventh most-planted white wine grape variety and among the fastest growing over the past twenty years. It is a personal favorite of many sommeliers, chefs, and other food and wine professionals for its appealing aromatics, finesse, and minerality; for its uncanny ability to reflect terroir; and for its impressive versatility with cuisines of all types. It is stylistically paradoxical, however. Now usually made dry in most of Europe and Australia, and assumed dry by most German consumers, Riesling is made mostly sweet or lightly sweet in North America and is believed sweet in the American marketplace irrespective of origin. Riesling is thus consequently—but mistakenly—shunned by the mainstream of American wine drinkers, whose tastes and habits have been overwhelmingly dry for two generations. Riesling Rediscovered looks at the present state of dry Riesling across the Northern Hemisphere: where it is grown and made, what models and objectives vintners have in mind, and what parameters of grape growing and winemaking are essential when the goal is a delicious dry wine. John Winthrop Haeger explores the history of Riesling to illuminate how this variety emerged from a crowded field of grape varieties grown widely across northern Europe. Riesling Rediscovered is a comprehensive, current, and accessible overview of what many consider to be the world’s finest and most versatile white wine.
Download or read book The Terpenes written by John Lionel Simonsen and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scratch Sniff Book of Weed written by Seth Matlins and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legal in all 50 states, this entertaining, informative, and whimsically illustrated guide covers 4,000 years of weed and its significance—psychoactive, cultural, medical, sexual, and more—in just 22 pages and with 20 scratch-&-sniff scents. From the science behind the munchies to the botanical link between weed and beer; from weed’s sexual upsides to its (literal) sexual downsides; from Tupac to Shakespeare to why weed makes music sound better: This book may just be the greatest-ever gift for anyone from the cannabis connoisseur to the cannabis curious.
Download or read book Chemical Studies of the Terpenes written by Eldin Verne Lynn and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Chemistry of the Terpenes written by A. R. Pinder and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: