AC/DC Terpene (10ml)

The Cannabis sativa plant has a range of therapeutic properties primarily derived from three main components: tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD) and terpene essential oils (Marijuana – Medical Miracle or Reefer Madness?). While THC and CBD have been the focus for their medicinal properties in the media recently as the government has slowly begun to legalise their use the terpenes which give cannabis varieties their different flavours and aromas can also have a therapeutic role to play. This is not surprising as essential oils do have therapeutic properties and research has shown that terpenes are also responsible for improving symbiosis between cannabinoids, a phenomenon also known as the entourage effect. However, the terpene levels in cannabis plants are so low it is uneconomic to use them to distill essential oils. As such, it is necessary to create blends based on the original ingredient profiles of the different types of cannabis strains using isolates from other essential oils that are produced more cheaply. The blending process to make these cannabis based terpene blends makes it more economic though they are still somewhat high in price in relation to other essential oils.

All of our food grade terpenes are derived from pure essential oils and undergo GC-MS testing by the Essential Oil University to ensure that each product is free of unwanted contaminants or adulterants and maintains a consistent level of purity.  All of our terpene and terpene strain profiles are ABSOLUTELY 100% NATURAL AND FREE OF THC and other cannabinoids so there are no legal issues to worry about with our Terpene products.

We also sell 100% pure Cannabis essential oil steam distilled from hemp that doesn’t contain any THC.

More information on Cannabis Terpenes can be found here:

The Medical Cannabis Terpenes Guide

Cannabis Terpenes: What They Are & How They Affect You

CANNABIS 101 – What Are Cannabis Terpenes and What Do They Do?

Essential Oil University by Dr. Robert Pappas

The Essential Oil University (USA) began as a testing organization founded by essential oil chemist Dr. Robert Pappas in 1998. As a Ph.D. chemist, Dr. Pappas (aka Dr. P.) soon became recognized as a leading authority in the field and was trusted by a long list of clients especially in the essential oil, fragrance, and flavor industries. Dr. Pappas still continues to do analytical testing for the essential oil and fragrance industry today, specializing in GC/MS analysis and reporting the chemical breakdowns of literally hundreds of different essential oils, CO2s and absolutes. (https://essentialoils.org)

Dr. P also makes some of his own specialty brand essential oil products that are unique in the world which Zurma Botanical Studio are proud to sell by exclusive licence here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations

• Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
• Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
• People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
• Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children.

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