You already know what terpenes do. You just don't know you know.
That calming wave from lavender? Terpenes. That citrus hit that wakes you up? Terpenes. That specific "vibe" from your favorite strain? Terpenes are running the show.
What are terpenes?
Terpenes are natural aromatic compounds in every plant on earth. Cannabis is one of the most terpene-dense plants in nature, producing over 200 unique terpenes that create the distinct flavor, aroma, and effects of every strain.
When you enjoy a strain and say "this one makes me relaxed" or "this one makes me creative", that's not just the THC. It's the terpenes shaping the experience. THC is the volume knob. Terpenes are the entire equalizer.
What do they actually do to you?
Terpenes interact with your body independently of THC. They don't get you high. What they do is more subtle, and honestly, more useful for everyday life:
Limonene
Found in citrus peels & sativa strains
That bright, uplifted feeling peeling an orange? That's limonene. Natural energy and clarity without jitters.
Myrcene
Found in hops & indica strains
The "couch lock" terpene. Deep body calm. The one you want when you're ready to completely turn off.
Linalool
Found in lavender & indica strains
Like lavender for your whole body. Tension dissolving, like a mental exhale after a long day.
β-Caryophyllene
Found in black pepper & hybrid strains
The only terpene that binds directly to CB2 receptors. Physical comfort, zero mental fog.
Pinene
Found in pine needles & sativa strains
Alertness, focus, mental clarity. The terpene equivalent of a deep breath of mountain air.
Every MONDAYS chew contains a precise blend of these terpenes matched to a specific strain.
Two ways to enjoy MONDAYS
The standalone experience
Eat a MONDAYS chew by itself. Within 15–30 minutes, notice the strain's effects, calm settling in, energy lifting, tension releasing. No high. No impairment. Anywhere, anytime.
The steering wheel effect
THC is the engine. Terpenes are the steering wheel. Eat a MONDAYS chew alongside your cannabis to actively steer your experience, deeper relaxation, sharper focus, whatever you're after.
Why taffy? Not gummies.
It's about absorption, not just flavor.
Chewing breaks down terpenes and begins absorption in your mouth, faster onset than a gummy or capsule. Plus, the slow chew lets each strain's terpene profile unfold alongside the candy flavor. It's a full sensory experience, not just a delivery mechanism.
The science is real
Peer-reviewed research from institutions worldwide. Dive in yourself:
Terpenes coupled with cannabinoids for mood disorders and anxiety disorders
Peer-reviewed · PDF
Cannabis and the anxiety of fragmentation
Peer-reviewed · PDF
Medicinal properties of terpenes in Cannabis sativa and Humulus lupulus
ScienceDirect · European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Anti-inflammatory potential of terpenes in Cannabis sativa L.
PubMed · National Library of Medicine
Cannabis sativa terpenes are cannabimimetic and enhance cannabinoid activity
Nature · Scientific Reports
Secondary terpenes in Cannabis sativa L.: synthesis and synergy
MDPI · Biomedicines
Cannabidiol and terpenes from hemp
Peer-reviewed · PDF
The cannabis terpenes
Peer-reviewed · PDF
Ready to see what terpenes can do?
Pick a strain. Unwrap. Chew. Feel the difference.
Limonene
Bright, citrusy energy. Found in lemon peels and sativa strains.
