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Terpenes as Natural Solvent

⚗️ Science First mentioned: Ep. 065

The principle that terpenes are natural solvents capable of dissolving cannabinoids and other plant compounds. This property is fundamental to understanding how cannabis extracts behave and how terpenes can be used to modify concentrate consistency and effect profiles.

Cuban was credited with stating that terpenes are a natural solvent. The panel discussed how this understanding was well-established in perfumery but relatively new to cannabis extraction science. Terpene content affects not just flavor and aroma but the physical properties and potency perception of cannabis concentrates.

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