Cannabinoids and Terpenes: A Clear Guide | Golden Gardens

Cannabinoids and Terpenes: Understand the Full Product Profile

Cannabinoids and Terpenes help shape a cannabis product’s composition, aroma, and character. This straightforward guide explains the differences, so you can compare labels with more confidence and look beyond a single potency number or familiar strain name.

Explore well-known cannabinoids like THC and CBD, learn about emerging compounds such as CBG and CBN, and get to know terpenes including myrcene, limonene, and beta-caryophyllene. You’ll also find practical guidance on product formats, serving sizes, cannabinoid ratios, and how to read a certificate of analysis (COA).

Inside the guide:

• How cannabinoids differ from aromatic terpenes
• What product labels and cannabinoid ratios can—and can’t—tell you
• Why format and serving size matter when comparing products
• How to use a batch-specific COA to check reported contents and testing
• What current research suggests, and where evidence is still developing

Get a clearer picture of what’s in a product before you choose. Explore the guide, check the label and available COA, and make a more informed comparison.