Terpenes for Well-Being: A Comprehensive Guide to Botanical Aromas for Emotional and Physical Self-Care (Natural Herbal Remedies Aromatherapy Guide)

by Andrew Freedman

Overview

Start Your Self-Care Journey with Cannabis Cocktails, Cooking, and Creams

"Whether you are new to handling or consuming cannabis, have an interest in aromatherapy, or want to expand your culinary repertoire to include the basics of natural plant terpenes, you'll enjoy this book!” —Jacqui Pressinger, director of the American Culinary Federation

Living Now Book Award, Silver – Health and Wellness
#1 New Release in Pharmaceutical Drug Guides, Health, and Mind & Body Reference

International wine scholar and seasoned cannabis professional, Andrew Freedman, brings a fun, step-by-step guide to using terpenes for both physical and emotional self-care, including relaxation, stress management, and natural medicine anxiety relief.

Herbal remedies to feel better outside and inside. In recent years, cannabis has taken the natural medicine community by storm, with terpenes as the number one conversation starter. To Freedman, dubbed "The Cannabis Sommelier", terpenes have a depth of complexity, whether it’s helping to set your intention, creating the mood, and now―fusing it with cocktails, cooking, and aromatherapy. With engaging text, informative charts, and recipes for both edible and non-edible terpene consumption,this book provides both a botanical breakdown and comprehensive drug guide to aromatherapy-related techniques for relaxation, natural stress relief, and anti-anxiety treatment.

Cannabis cocktails and aromatherapy. In the tradition of cannabis cookbooks, Terpenes for Well-Being offers terpene-infused food and cocktail recipes to promote well-being. With information on the distinct characteristics of different terpenes, this exciting self-care book offers a hands-on, DIY approach to terpene-infused lotions, potions, foods and beverages.

If you’re looking for cannabis gifts or self-care gifts for women or men―and enjoyed books like The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies, A Woman’s Guide to Cannabis, or Cannabis Pharmacy―then you’ll love Terpenes for Well-Being.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781642505528
Publisher:	Mango Media
Publication date:	04/20/2021
Pages:	184
Sales rank:	703,849
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Andrew Freedman has over a decade of experience in the cannabis industry. Working as a buyer, commercial grower, and extractor, he has also created CBD products for self-care, from suppositories for menstrual cramps to bath bombs and lotions. His blog, The Cannabis Sommelier works alongside chefs to create delicious terpene food and cocktail recipes.

He is an active participant in weed legalization and a frequent speaker at events. He currently teaches seminars about cannabis and wine pairing, cannabis cocktails and cannabis dining and hosts and presents at cannabis dining events across North America. Andrew has been featured in various international publications as well as The Hollywood Reporter, LA Weekly, Hightimes, The Globe & Mail and more.

Table of Contents

Preface 10

Introduction 11

What Are Terpenes? 15

How Terpenes Work 17

Using Terpenes Safely 17

Types of Terpenes 18

The Science of Terpenes: Monoterpenes, Diterpenes, Triterpenes, Tetraterpenes, and Sesquiterpenes 30

Natural Terpene Sources 38

Botanical Breakdown 40

Terpenes and Aromatherapy 57

Benefits of Aromatherapy 60

The Most Popular Essential Oils 63

What to Look for When Shopping for Essential Oils 65

Essential Oil Starter Set 67

Blending Tips 69

How to Use Terpenes and Essential Oils 71

Vaporization 71

Steam Inhalation 73

Oil and Lotions 75

Using Terpenes for Physical and Emotional Well-Being 82

Using Essential Oils to Help with Depression 83

Using Terpenes for Antiviral Properties 87

Diabetes and Essential Oils 93

Terpenes for Self-Care and Wellness 98

How to Use Terpenes in Baths 99

Aromatherapy Massage and Massage Oils 104

Setting Intentions 107

Cannabis and Terpenes 110

The Entourage Effect 112

Cannabis, Canapés, Cocktails (Plus Teas and More!) 116

Understanding and Calculating Cannabis Dosage 119

Basic Cannabis Infusion 122

Terpene Enhanced Cocktail Recipes 124

Cannabis and Herbal Teas 136

Cannabis Canapés and Small Bites 148

The Future of Cannabis 162

A Final Word on Terpenes 164

Resources 165

Acknowledgements 180

About the Author 181

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Terpenes are the hidden secret behind cannabis and healing. Without the essential aromatics, there would be no differences between cultivars and the way cannabis affects our bodies. I’m proud to give a tip of my hat to Andrew for his research and careful recommendations in the olfactory world of sensory memories.”
—Warren Bobrow, author of The Cocktail Compendium and Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics, CEO of Klaus Apothicaire, cannabis alchemist, and master mixologist

“Terpenes for Well-Being is a great source of knowledge for food and beverage professionals, as well as enthusiasts seeking cannabis and botanical-related holistic wellness information. In this primer, noted mixologist and cannabis industry expert Andrew Freedman demystifies terpenes, by shining a spotlight on the many flavors, effects, and potential benefits of terpenes, and explores how to utilize your senses of smell, taste, and beyond. Whether you are new to handling or consuming cannabis, have an interest in aromatherapy, or want to expand your culinary repertoire to include the basics of natural plant terpenes, you'll enjoy this book!”
—Jacqui Pressinger, director of the American Culinary Federation

“Terpenes for Well-Being by Andrew Freedman is the newest book that you need to add to your cannabis education book collection. Andrew uncovers cannabis, terpenes, infused food, and aromatherapy for self-care in an easily relatable and obtainable fashion. Andrew Freedman’s book is a needed addition to any cannabis education or aromatherapy collection.
​—Respect My Region, online lifestyle and music platform

“Terpenes for Well-Being is a delightful and informative guide for those of us who want to enjoy our sense of taste and smell. From wellness applications to encouragement of mental health practices and showing us an understanding what makes humans tick, Andrew Freedman offers a wild adventure for the senses rarely explored in books.”

—Dean Barker, The Food Network