For as long as people have been exploring the world, they have been fascinated by all things mysterious. From mystery religions to mysteries in science, people have always wanted to know more.
As with many things, a little knowledge is a better quality than nothing at all, and something special is usually found. For instance, there are certain chemical compounds found in plants that make you feel special or interesting, like vanilla or ferns!
These compounds are called cannabinoids, and although there are many known cannabinoids, only one — known as THC — makes up cannabis’ “aroma.”
This special scent can be very descriptive: it is greeny-grey in colour and has a strong smell that is reminiscent of moist grass or hay. It is also described as smelling like fresh leaves being dried and stored.
Cannabis odor contains peculiar scent
While almost all animals smell, plants have developed distinctive scent that allows them to locate food and communicate with other plants.
The oil glands in the leaves and stems are similar in structure and function, as are those of the flowers. The odor is produced by special compounds called phenol compounds.
Phenol compounds include some of the common plant smells including chlorophine, carpenterwood, and turpentine oils. When a plant needs care or protection, it can signal with a distinct odor.
Some phenol compounds are biosynthetically made by living things like trees and plants.
THC causes psychoactive effects
While many people know what THC smells like, is can be a little easier when it comes to CBD products. Most supermarkets and stores have a section for dietary supplements, safe & effective drugs, and finally, health & beauty products.
Many times the manufacturers will place different scent compounds into the same product to enhance its effect or create an additional effect. For example, scents such as grapefruit or chocolate may add to the enjoyment of a plant compound.
Some substances are so rare and/or chemically complex that they require special instrumentation to analyze them. This is why you may see THC-containing devices such as wax tins or digitalil machines. These allow for precise analysis of the plant compound under study.
When looking for CBD products, it is important to look for devices that measure trace amounts of CBD.
Odor can be used to detect freshness
when cooking or smoking a plant, there is a way to smell it to determine if it is fresh or not. After you have cut your plant down, checked to make sure all of the leaves are still green, cleaned them off with a mild soap and dried them quickly in a dry place. Then you can smell them to determine if they are sweet or musky or earthy or anything.
Most cultivars have a scent that is common to all of them. This scent can be very strong and unpleasant for some people.
Cannabis smells like fresh herbs
While most people believe that cannabis smoke contains tobacco and tobacco flavored products, this is not true. Cannabis is widely considered to be a plant that contains many compounds that are unknown but may have therapeutic value.
One of these unknown compounds is the scent. While most people know the familiar smell ofbahama bay, very few realize that this smell is actually derived from several plants.
Seeds of both banana and pandanus contain substances that give seeds a Banana-like scent. Cannabis plants can also produce caryophyllales, or clover leaf odor, which is absent in some strains.
Complex chemical makeup of cannabis
While many find the smell of cannabis fascinating, there are many ways to enjoy it. Because there are so many ways to experience the scent of cannabis, there is no universal consensus about what aspect of the plant garners people‘s attention most strongly.
Some enjoy the unmistakable flavor of cannabis, while others do not find it pleasant or enjoyable to consume. For some users, a specific scent may be an important part of their marijuana experience. For others, a different smell may be more important than the taste/odor of the cannabis.
Although some users report greater appreciation for less pronounced smells in marijuana, this does not mean that none are present. There may be individuals who do not notice or prefer less pronounced smells in marijuana, but which ones matter to them depends on whether or not they feel that smell contributes to their experience.
Different strains smell different ways
While some strains smell fruity or floral, others seem almost animal-like in their scent. This is due to the way they are cultivated.
As marijuana is a natural plant, it varies in how it is cultivated. Since purification has been done by means of scent, this has added more complexity to the cannabis experience.
Some strains are cannabis that is heavily processed in ways such as pesticides or chemicals.
How you store and consume cannabis affects its smell
When it comes to cannabis, there are a handful of factors that can change how you smell and consume it. You can give your marijuana a strong, almost medicinal smell with scented oils. You can also enjoy your cannabis with no scent at all.
Many people find these flavors interesting and appealing, so they add them to their marijuana. Some people even purchase these neutral forms of cannabis in order to try them out.
If you want a stronger smell or someone else wants a no-smell form, then going with an oil or no oil is the way to go. You will have to buy more materials in order for this to come in full-force, however.
These changes in smell are very unique and special, so ask your friends if they know which one you have unless there is a difference in how it smells.
Smell can affect taste of food and drink
As humans, we are fascinated with smell. We use it for navigation, greeting rituals, and subconscious olfactory coding.
For example, people who live in hot climates regularly erto retain moisture by smelling their clothes and furniture before laying down to ensure they are asleep and retain this habit.
Or those who frequent restaurants that offer pleasant smells as décor. Since you are paying money to enjoy the ambiance, you might even prefer a tasteful scent over a strong one.
And with cannabis consumption, while some enjoy the distinct scent of cannabis compared to others do not find this as important as others do. This is likely related to price and availability of cannabis for consumption.
This article will discuss some of the smells found in marijuana and how they can be classified into different categories for comparison purposes.
