// Definition
The ratio between cannabinoid content and terpene content in cannabis, identified by Alec of SC Labs as a crucial metric for understanding cannabis effects. Five of the six primary cannabis terpenes are monoterpenes which begin to boil off at room temperature, making preservation of this ratio critical for maintaining the full entourage effect.
// From the Episode
Alec emphasized this ratio has tremendous value for predicting cannabis effects and that monoterpene loss during processing directly impacts the therapeutic and experiential profile. This concept supports why fresh-frozen and cold-chain processing preserves more of the original plant profile than dried and cured material.
// Source
Ep. 168 HC 3.0 Ep 27 →