Flavonoids vs. Terpenes: What’s the difference and what are their effects?
On a surface level, it would seem that the most important thing about cannabis, including hemp, is the fact that it serves up those beneficial cannabinoids. However, when you get a closer look at the molecular makeup of these fascinating plants, there's a lot more going on behind the scenes. Terpenes and flavonoids are a few important components that may actually support the actions of cannabinoids like CBD (cannabidiol). What are terpenes and flavonoids? Are there benefits of terpenes, and what about the benefits of flavonoids?