The terpene laboratory
Balance begins with understanding
Cannabis education
The endocannabinoid system
The ECS is your body's natural regulatory system, responsible for maintaining internal balance. It influences how you sleep, feel, eat, and recover. Explore the diagram below — tap a receptor zone to see what it does.
The ECS Map
Tap a node
CB1 Receptors
Mood · Memory · Appetite
CB1 receptors cluster in the brain and central nervous system — translating the body's needs into mood, memory, pain perception and appetite.
Key cannabinoids
Plant compounds, decoded
THC
Tetrahydrocannabinol
The primary psychoactive cannabinoid that supports pain relief, sleep, appetite, and mood. THC works by mimicking your body's natural endocannabinoids.
CBD
Cannabidiol
A non-psychoactive cannabinoid that helps regulate anxiety, inflammation, and pain while softening the effects of THC.
CBN
Cannabinol
Formed as THC ages. CBN is known for its gentle sedative effects and is often used in sleep-focused formulas.
CBG
Cannabigerol
The "mother cannabinoid." CBG supports mood, gut health, and inflammation without a high, making it perfect for clarity and energy.
CBC
Cannabichromene
A non-psychoactive cannabinoid valued for its anti-inflammatory and brain-supporting benefits.
THCv
Tetrahydrocannabivarin
A unique cannabinoid known for its energizing and appetite-suppressing effects.
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Terpenes 101 · Nature's aromatic allies
The periodic table of effects
Terpenes are the aromatic compounds found in nearly every plant — the same molecules that give lavender its calm, pine its clarity, citrus its lift, and chamomile its softness. They are the foundation of herbal medicine, the reason a cup of tea or a walk through a garden can shift how you feel. Cannabis simply carries an unusually rich concentration of them. CORE's formulas draw on 30+ terpenes, blended the way an herbalist would, so each effect echoes the plants we've turned to for centuries. Tap a card to flip it.
Match your state
Which formula fits?
FOCUS
Active
A 1:1 blend of THC and CBG designed for mental clarity, physical ease, and focused energy. Ideal for movement, productivity, and staying sharp without overstimulation.
CALM
Chill
A balanced hybrid formula that gently lifts your mood, eases daily tension, and promotes calm presence — perfect for social settings, stress relief, or unwinding without sedation.
REST
Sleep
Crafted with THC, CBN, and CBD to support rest, relaxation, and recovery. This blend helps you fall asleep naturally and wake up feeling restored, without negative sensations in the morning.
The entourage effect
Compounds in concert, not in isolation
Cannabis contains hundreds of active compounds. Rather than a single molecule doing all the work, cannabinoids and terpenes are thought to influence one another — a synergy often called the "entourage effect." Understanding it is the first step to choosing formulas with intention.
More than the sum
Cannabinoids and terpenes are rarely more effective alone. Together, their compounds interact with the body's receptors in ways that can shape and refine the overall experience.
Terpenes set the tone
Aroma compounds like myrcene, limonene, and linalool do more than define flavor. They help steer whether a formula feels calming, uplifting, or clarifying.
Find your balance
There is no universal ratio. The right blend is the one that meets your routine, your goals, and your body's own endocannabinoid rhythm.