Fact Checked by Doctor NameHigh terpene full spectrum extracts (HTFSE) are a type of cannabis concentrate that aims to preserve the wide range of terpenes and cannabinoids naturally found in cannabis plants.
As legalization spreads, cannabis extraction methods have become increasingly advanced, allowing concentrates like HTFSE to leverage the entourage effect between terpenes and cannabinoids.
What is High Terpene Full Spectrum Extract?
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A high terpene full spectrum extract is a cannabis oil extract that retains a high concentration of the terpenes originally present in the cannabis plant.
Terpenes are aromatic compounds that give cannabis its distinctive smell and contribute to its effects. To make HTFSE, solvent extraction methods are carefully refined to maximize terpene preservation. The extract has a wet, sauce-like consistency.
When made well, HTFSE can contain over 50% terpenes along with a full profile of cannabinoids like THC, CBD, and CBG.
This distinguishes HTFSE from distillates, which often have terpenes removed. The goal is to create extracts that are as close to the original plant composition as possible.
What are The Benefits of High Terpene Full Spectrum Extracts?
The key benefit of high terpene full spectrum extracts is known as the “entourage effect.” This refers to synergistic interactions between the many compounds in cannabis.
Terpenes may alter how cannabinoids affect the body and influence factors like flavor and effects.
For example, some terpenes like limonene can elevate mood, while others like linalool promote relaxation.
Retaining a diversity of terpenes allows HTFSE to maximize therapeutic and recreational benefits.
HTFSE may also be preferred by medical patients who need a broad array of cannabinoids and terpenes to treat conditions effectively.
The extract provides a fuller experience compared to products that are more singularly focused, like CBD isolates.
