What's the Difference? Terpenes and Essential Oils
What is the real connection between terpenes and essential oils? Terpenes are aroma emitting phenols that are made by every plant, flower, and even some insects. One terpene you may recognize is Linalool. Lavender essential oil is primarily composed of Linalool. Chemists tell us that linalool makes you tired so Lavender essential oil makes you tired. Simple right? ESSENTIAL OILS VS. TERPENES Essential oils are the aromatic (and arguably medicinal) liquids obtained through the