The nature of terpenes is such that they are extremely well absorbed into most tissues with low but meaningful affinity for a broad range of receptors (as compared with typical medicines which have high affinity for one or very few receptors), allowing them to elicit a broad range of effects with great safety profiles. Explore terpenes by their studied effects by clicking one of the buttons below. Please note that terpenes should never be used in place of conventional medicine for the treatment of any serious condition.