JP2023528548A - Enhanced Herbal Smoking Blend - Google Patents

Abstract

The disclosed embodiments generally relate to herbal smoking blends and methods of preparing and using herbal smoking blends. Some embodiments relate to a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend, the method comprising providing a smoking herb preparation comprising cannabis, providing a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid, providing one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids, and adding the terpenoid solution and the one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids to the smoking herb preparation. Other embodiments are also within the scope of the invention.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This PCT International Patent Application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 6,316,7933, filed March 30, 2021.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The disclosed embodiments generally relate to herbal smoking blends and methods of preparing and using herbal smoking blends. Some embodiments relate to a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend, comprising providing a smoking herb preparation comprising cannabis; providing a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid; providing a mercaptan or one or more flavonoids; and adding the terpenoid solution and the one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids to the smoking herb preparation. Other embodiments are also within the scope of the invention.

Smoking various herbs may provide physiological and/or psychological effects, some of which may be therapeutic. For example, cannabis, also known as marijuana, is an herb that can be smoked recreationally or to treat nausea, pain, muscle spasms, anorexia, etc. Different herbs, including different species, different strains, or different varieties of an herb, have been observed to have different therapeutic effects. Therefore, different species, different strains, and different varieties of herbs are cultivated to obtain the desired effects. However, such cultivation is time consuming, can limit availability of herbs with desired effects, and can be costly in the case of rare or difficult to cultivate plants.

Therefore, there is a continuing need for methods of providing smoking herbs with desirable effects.

Summary of Preferred Embodiments In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend comprises providing a smoking herbal preparation comprising cannabis and providing a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid. providing one or more mercaptans; and adding the terpenoid solution and the one or more mercaptans to the smoking herb preparation. In another embodiment, the terpenoid is not naturally occurring in the herbal preparation. In another embodiment, the terpenoid is pulegone, terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, eugenol, sabinene, linalyl acetate, chamazulene, beta-farnesene, benzyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, geraniol, geranyl acetate, and these is selected from the group consisting of combinations of In another embodiment, the terpenoid solution comprises an essential oil mixture. In yet another embodiment, the essential oil mixture comprises at least one essential oil extracted from a plant group consisting of Salvia Sclarea, Pimenta Racemosa, Pistacia Lentiscus, Citrus Limonum, or a combination thereof. In yet another embodiment, the essential oil mixture comprises first and second essential oils extracted from the plant group consisting of Salvia sclarea, Pimenta racemosa, Pistacia lentiscus, or Citrus limonum, wherein the first and second The volume ratio of the two essential oils is between about 0.01:1 and about 1:1. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid solution further comprises a solvent, the solvent comprising ethanol and water. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid solution comprises from about 1% to about 5% by volume essential oil mixture, from about 40% to about 90% by volume ethanol, and from about 10% to about 30% by volume water. including. In yet another embodiment, the smoking herb preparation comprises delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabigerol (CBG), tetrandrocannabivarin (THCV) , at least one phytocannabinoid selected from the group consisting of cannabidivarin (SBDV) and cannabinol (CBN). In yet another embodiment, the smoking herbal preparation comprises any type of cannabinoid or any combination of cannabinoids. In yet another embodiment, the smoking herb preparation comprises smoking herbs other than cannabis. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid is derived from plants other than cannabis. In yet another embodiment, adding the terpenoid solution comprises applying the terpenoid solution in liquid form to the smoking herb preparation, and adding the one or more mercaptans comprises applying the one or more mercaptans in liquid form. Including applying to smoking herbal preparations. In yet another embodiment, adding the terpenoid solution comprises dropping droplets of the terpenoid solution into the smoking herb preparation, and adding the one or more mercaptans comprises dropping the one or more mercaptan droplets into the smoking herb preparation. Including dripping into smoking herbal preparations. In yet another embodiment, adding the terpenoid solution comprises at least partially soaking the smoking herb in the terpenoid solution. In yet another embodiment, the smoking herb preparation comprises smoking herbs wrapped in rolling paper, and adding the terpenoid comprises impregnating the rolling paper with the terpenoid solution. In yet another embodiment, the smoking herb preparation comprises smoking herbs and a rolling sheet, and the method further comprises rolling the smoking herbs into a cylinder to at least partially enclose the smoking herbs. In yet another embodiment, the amount of at least one terpenoid added to the smoking herb preparation exceeds the amount of cannabis terpenoids naturally present in the smoking herb by about 10% to about 1000%. In yet another embodiment, the one or more mercaptans is allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl Mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2- selected from the group consisting of phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a smoking herb preparation system comprises a smoking herb comprising cannabis, a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid, one or more mercaptans, a terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans, and and an applicator for administering doses of those combinations to smoking herbs. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid is not naturally occurring in the herbal preparation. In yet another embodiment, the at least one terpenoid is pulegone, terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, eugenol, sabinene, linalyl acetate, chamazulene, beta-farnesene, benzyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, geraniol, acetic acid selected from the group consisting of geranyl, and combinations thereof. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid solution comprises an essential oil mixture. In yet another embodiment, the essential oil mixture comprises at least one essential oil extracted from the plant group consisting of Salvia Sclarea, Pimenta Racemosa, Pistacia Lentiscus, Citrus Limonum, and combinations thereof. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid solution further comprises a solvent comprising ethanol and water. In yet another embodiment, the applicator includes a syringe. In yet another embodiment, the applicator comprises a nebulizer. In yet another embodiment, the one or more mercaptans is allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl Mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2- selected from the group consisting of phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the herbal smoking blend is smoking herbs comprising cannabis and terpenoids incorporated into the smoking herbs at a terpenoid concentration, wherein the terpenoids are naturally present in the smoking herbs at a terpenoid concentration. Contains absent terpenoids and one or more mercaptans. In yet another embodiment, the herbal smoking blend comprises at least one essential oil extracted from the botanical group consisting of Salvia Sclarea, Pimenta Racemosa, Pistacia Lentiscus, Citrus Limonum, and combinations thereof. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid is not naturally occurring in smoking herbs. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid is pulegone, terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, eugenol, sabinene, linalyl acetate, chamazulene, beta-farnesene, benzyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, geraniol, geranyl acetate, and It is selected from the group consisting of these combinations. In yet another embodiment, the one or more mercaptans is allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl Mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2- selected from the group consisting of phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the smoking herb preparation system is selected from the group consisting of smoking herbs, including cannabis, 1,8-cineole, d-limonene, α-terpineol, and combinations thereof. A terpenoid solution containing a terpenoid, allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2 - ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2-phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, Dosages of one or more mercaptans selected from the group consisting of prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof, and a terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans, and combinations thereof and an applicator for administering to smoking herbs.

Additional representative embodiments of the invention are described in greater detail herein. It should be understood that these representative embodiments in no way limit the scope of the invention. The representative embodiments described herein are provided as examples to illustrate the broad scope of the invention.

These and other aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and more readily understood from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying figures.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend, according to some embodiments;

1 is a schematic diagram of a smoking herb preparation system including smoking herbs, according to some embodiments; FIG.

1 is a schematic diagram of a smoking herb preparation system including smoking herbs, according to some other embodiments; FIG.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a smoking herb preparation system including smoking herbs, according to yet another embodiment;

These figures show certain non-limiting embodiments of the invention. These non-limiting embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS It should be understood that the detailed description herein contains many details for the purposes of explanation and is not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments disclosed herein. Please understand. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents within the broader scope of the invention.

Since the discovery of the therapeutic effects of inhaled cannabis smoke, the chemical origin of therapeutic effects has been an area of intense research. A major focus of research on the chemical origin of cannabis' therapeutic effects has focused on a class of active compounds called cannabis phytocannabinoids. Phytocannabinoids, also called cannabinoids, refer to a group of _C21 terpenophenolic compounds that are uniquely produced in cannabis. The most widely known phytocannabinoid is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is known to be responsible for producing the psychoactivity commonly associated with cannabis. Since the isolation of THC, other phytocannabinoids have been isolated and some have been associated with therapeutic effects. Although over 100 phytocannabinoids are known to exist, well-documented groups of phytocannabinoids include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidiol. role (CBG), tetrandrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (CBDV) and cannabinol (CBN). Some of the therapeutic effects of phytocannabinoids include, without being bound by theory, euphoric effects (e.g., associated with THC and THCV), analgesic effects (e.g., with THC, CBD and THCV), to name a few. associated), sedative effects (e.g. associated with CBD), antipsychotic effects (e.g. associated with CBD), anti-inflammatory effects (e.g. associated with THC, CBD, CBC, CBG and CBN), anticonvulsant effects (eg, associated with CBD and CBN), antibiotic effects (eg, associated with CBC, CBN and CBG), and antifungal effects (eg, associated with CBC and CBG). Under certain circumstances, there may be synergistic enhancement of certain therapeutic effects in naturally occurring cannabis when certain amounts and/or ratios of phytocannabinoids are present in combination. For example, if there is a certain balance between THC and CBD, an overall enhancement of the therapeutic effects of cannabis can be achieved. For example, CBD's sedative effects may help counter certain undesirable effects of THC, such as anxiety, thereby enhancing the overall therapeutic effect.

Other isolated compounds of cannabis can have specific therapeutic effects when inhaled as part of cannabis smoke, including terpenoids, flavonoids, and phytosterols. Terpenoids are derived from repeating units of isoprene ( _C5H8 ) such as monoterpenoids ₍ having a _C10 backbone), sesquiterpenoids ( _C15 ), diterpenoids ( _C20 ), and triterpenoids ( _C30 ). The final structure of terpenoids varies from simple linear chains to complex molecules and can be purely hydrocarbon or contain alcohol, ether, aldehyde, ketone, or ester functional groups attached to the carbon backbone. As used herein, the term terpenoid includes terpenes. Over 200 naturally occurring terpenoids have been identified and isolated from cannabis. Such terpenoids include d-limonene, α-pineol, β-myrcene, linalool, pulegone, 1,8-cineol (eucalyptol), α-terpineol, terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, Δ -3-carene, β-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, nerolidol, and phytol. Some of the therapeutic effects of terpenoids include, without being bound by theory, analgesic effects (eg related to β-myrcene), sedative effects (eg linalool, pulegone and α-terpineol, to name a few). ), antidepressant effects (e.g. related to linalool and d-limonene), anti-inflammatory effects (e.g. β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, 1,8-cineole, α-pinene and Δ-3-carene) ), antimutagenic effects (e.g. associated with β-myrcene and d-limonene), antibiotic effects (e.g. β-myrcene, 1,8-cineole, p-cymene, terpineol-4-ol , borneol and α-pinene), and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor effects (eg, associated with pulegone, p-cymene, terpineol-4-ol and α-terpineol). It will be appreciated that under certain circumstances, when certain amounts and/or ratios of terpenoids are present in combination, there may be synergistic enhancement of certain therapeutic effects in naturally occurring cannabis.

Additionally, under certain circumstances, there may also be a cross-compound synergistic effect when phytocannabinoids and terpenoids are present simultaneously in cannabis. That is, the therapeutic effect from cannabis with a particular combination of some phytocannabinoids and some terpenoids is greater than the sum of the therapeutic effects from the phytocannabinoids or terpenoids taken alone. For example, without being bound by theory, to give a few examples of synergistic effects when phytocannabinoids and terpenoids are inhaled together as part of cannabis smoke, the analgesic effects of THC are synergized by various terpenoids. can be synergistically enhanced, the anticonvulsant effects of CBD and THCV can be synergistically enhanced by linalool, the anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects of CBC and CBG can be synergistically enhanced by caryophyllene oxide, and the anti-inflammatory / analgesic effects of CBC can be synergistically enhanced by various terpenoids, the sedative effect of CBN can be synergistically enhanced by β-myrcene and nerolidol, and so on.

The natural therapeutic compounds found in cannabis, including phytocannabinoids and terpenoids, are synthesized in secretory cells within the glandular trichomes of cannabis. Additionally, different strains of cannabis produce and can be bred to produce varying amounts of specific compounds. For example, common "street" cannabis may be bred to be relatively high in THC in order to maximize the "high" of recreational cannabis users. However, the same strain of "street" cannabis may not have been bred to maximize its content of terpenoids or phytocannabinoids other than THC, and therefore have less than desired. As a result, such cannabis may have a relatively high euphoric effect but a relatively low therapeutic effect. Therefore, attempts have been made to cultivate different strains of cannabis with specific combinations and amounts of specific phytocannabinoids and terpenoids in order to improve the therapeutic effect or target specific therapeutic effects from cannabis. However, such attempts take time and are not necessarily aimed at mass cultivation for general consumers.

Several terpenoids are found naturally in cannabis, but also in plants other than cannabis. Terpenoids in some plants, like cannabis, give rise to the plant's characteristic odor. For example, d-limonene is found naturally in citrus plants and is the primary compound that produces the familiar citrus aroma. Similarly, α-pinene is naturally present in coniferous plants and is the major compound that produces the familiar pine scent. Thus, terpenoids such as d-limonene and α-pinene are relatively abundant.

It has been shown that the therapeutic effects of smoking herbs can be modulated by altering the terpenoid composition of smoking herbs. In some embodiments, the herb to be smoked may be cannabis, and the therapeutic effect is derived from phytocannabinoids naturally present in certain strains of cannabis and from plants other than certain strains of cannabis or plants other than cannabis in general. It may involve synergistic effects between terpenoids that may be isolated. Terpenoids may be added to preparations made from particular strains of cannabis, for example, to provide terpenoid concentrations that are as high as, or if not higher than, terpenoid levels naturally found in other strains of cannabis. can. Thus, in some embodiments, the terpenoids added to the smoking herb preparation may be at concentrations higher than those naturally found in the smoking herb, or the terpenoids are produced entirely naturally by the smoking herb plant. It does not have to be.

It will be appreciated that the addition of desired types and amounts of terpenoids from particular strains of non-cannabis plants may provide several advantages. For example, terpenoids from other plants may be economically advantageous compared to, for example, breeding particular strains of cannabis with similar types and amounts of terpenoids. Furthermore, by more specifically targeting the desired species and amounts, it is possible to enhance or expand known therapeutic effects, or create new therapeutic effects not possible with natural or artificial cannabis strains alone. can.

Another Representative Embodiment: Addition of One or More Thiols or Mercaptans

The present invention includes, but is not limited to, desired odors or scents and/or flavors by mixing one or more of the thiols or mercaptans described herein with a terpenoid solution, for example as perfume and/or flavoring agents. It is also contemplated that it may provide desired properties that are not required. As described herein, mixing one or more thiols or mercaptans with a terpenoid solution has unexpected and beneficial effects, including enhanced aroma and an overall enhanced sensory experience for the user. , and can lead to positive synergies. Additionally, there may be synergistic enhancement of certain therapeutic effects in naturally occurring cannabis when certain amounts and/or ratios of terpenoids are present in combination with one or more thiols or mercaptans.

As used herein, the terms "thiol" and "mercaptan" can be used interchangeably and are understood to include organosulfur compounds containing sulfur-hydrogen bonds. A mercapto or thiol group is a functional group comprising a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom (or "-SH" functional group). Thus, it is understood that thiols, which may also be referred to herein as mercaptans, may include any organosulfur compound of the form R-SH, where R represents an alkyl or other organic substituent.

One or more of the thiols or mercaptans described herein may have a sulfite odor. Other thiols or mercaptans provide other stinky cannabis aromas. When mixed with the terpenoids described herein, one or more mercaptans can provide other desired aromas.

In certain embodiments, one or more mercaptans may be used in combination or admixture with, for example, one or more terpenes. Representative examples of one or more mercaptans that may be used in accordance with the present invention, as described herein, include, but are not limited to, allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan. , butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2- selected from the group consisting of naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2-phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof Contains mercaptans that are

The terpenoid solution can be mixed with one or more thiols or mercaptans, as described elsewhere herein. Preferably, the terpenoid solution can be mixed with any amount, percentage, or ratio of one or more thiols or mercaptans determined and measured, for example, on a volume basis, volume/weight basis, or weight/weight basis.

In other embodiments, one or more thiols or mercaptans may be used in combination or admixture with, for example, one or more terpenes and essential oils. Thus, in certain embodiments, the terpenoid solution may be mixed with one or more mercaptans described herein in addition to the essential oil mixture. As described elsewhere herein, the terpenoid solution may contain any amount, percentage, or mixed in proportion.

One or more thiols or mercaptans may preferably be used in liquid form. Preferably, one or more thiols or mercaptans for uses described herein can be prepared as a solution by diluting the thiol or mercaptan with one or more suitable solvents. In certain embodiments, any of the thiols or mercaptans described herein are optionally or desired in one or more suitable or suitable solvents, e.g., on a volume/volume or other basis. It can be diluted to any range. In a preferred embodiment, the prenyl mercaptan or another mercaptan can be diluted with a suitable solvent prior to mixing with the terpenoid solution. According to one example, a stock concentration of prenyl mercaptan (e.g., from a supplier) is diluted to a 10:90 prenyl mercaptan: ethanol solution, i. % ethanol. The 10:90 prenylmercaptan:ethanol solution can then be mixed with the terpenoid solution.

In certain embodiments, one or more thiols or mercaptans described herein are safe for humans to ingest, inhale, or consume in amounts determined by prior testing to be safe for humans. It can be dissolved in the above solvents.

As described herein, one or more of the mercaptans described herein preferably provide additional desired odors or aromas and/or flavors, e.g., as fragrances and/or flavoring agents. obtain. One or more of the thiols or mercaptans described herein may have a sulfite odor. Other thiols or mercaptans provide other stinky cannabis aromas. When mixed with the terpenoids described herein, one or more mercaptans can provide other desired aromas.

In other embodiments, one or more thiols or mercaptans described herein are also safe for humans to ingest, inhale, or consume in amounts determined to be safe for humans by prior testing. It can be mixed with one or more solubilizers.

In still other embodiments, one or more thiols or mercaptans described herein are also safe for humans to ingest, inhale, or consume in amounts determined to be safe for humans by prior testing. can be mixed with one or more other types of excipients.

OTHER REPRESENTATIVE EMBODIMENTS As described elsewhere herein, the present invention contemplates various other representative embodiments, as described in further detail below.

In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend comprising: (i) providing a smoking herbal preparation comprising cannabis; and (ii) a terpenoid comprising at least one terpenoid (iii) providing one or more mercaptans; and adding the terpenoid solution and the one or more mercaptans to the smoking herb preparation. In another embodiment, the invention further provides that the one or more mercaptans is allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert- Butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2-phenethylmercaptan, phenylmercaptan, prenylmercaptan, propylmercaptan, isopropylmercaptan, 2-thienylmercaptan, 3-thienylmercaptan, or any combination thereof.

In another embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend, comprising: providing a smoking herbal preparation comprising cannabis; (ii) providing one or more flavonoids; and (iii) adding the terpenoid solution and the one or more flavonoids to the smoking herb preparation. In another embodiment, the present invention further provides that the one or more flavonoids includes, but is not limited to, any anthoxanthin (flavones and flavonols), bioflavonoids, isoflavonoids, neoflavonoids, prenylated or prenylflavonoids, prenylated iso It is contemplated to include flavonoids, or any combination thereof. In still yet another embodiment, the invention further provides that the prenylated flavonoids or prenylflavonoids include, but are not limited to, canflavin A (CFL-A), B (CFL-B) and C (CFL-C), isocane It is intended to include canflavins, including flavin B (IsoB), or any combination thereof. In still yet another embodiment, the prenylflavonoids include, but are not limited to, 6-geranyl naringenine, isoxanthohumol, 8-prenyl naringenine, 6-prenyl naringenine, epimedin C, 8-prenyl naringenine, 6 ,8-diprenyl riodictiol, australone A, dosmannin C and dosmannin F, or any combination thereof. In still yet another embodiment, the present invention further contemplates that any flavonoid can be prepared in a suitable solvent, or more than one solvent, thus obtaining, for example, a flavonoid solution.

In yet another embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend, the method comprising providing a smoking herbal preparation comprising cannabis, and (i) a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid. (ii) also providing one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids; (iii) adding the terpenoid solution and the one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids to the smoking herb preparation; ,including. In another embodiment, the invention further provides that the one or more mercaptans is allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert- Butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl It is contemplated to be selected from the group consisting of mercaptans, 2-phenethylmercaptan, phenylmercaptan, prenylmercaptan, propylmercaptan, isopropylmercaptan, 2-thienylmercaptan, 3-thienylmercaptan, or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the present invention further provides that the one or more flavonoids includes, but is not limited to, any anthoxanthin (flavones and flavonols), bioflavonoids, isoflavonoids, neoflavonoids, prenylated or prenylflavonoids, prenylated iso It is contemplated to include flavonoids, or any combination thereof. In yet another embodiment, the invention further provides that the prenylated flavonoids or prenylflavonoids include, but are not limited to, cannflavin A (CFL-A), B (CFL-B) and C (CFL-C), isocanflavin B (IsoB), or any combination thereof. In still yet another embodiment, the prenylflavonoids include, but are not limited to, 6-geranyl naringenine, isoxanthohumol, 8-prenyl naringenine, 6-prenyl naringenine, epimedin C, 8-prenyl naringenine, 6 ,8-diprenyl riodictiol, australone A, dosmannin C and dosmannin F, or any combination thereof. In still yet another embodiment, the present invention further contemplates that any flavonoid can be prepared in a suitable solvent, or more than one solvent, thus obtaining, for example, a flavonoid solution.

In yet another embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend, the method comprising providing a smoking herbal preparation comprising cannabis, and (i) a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid. (ii) also providing one or more mercaptans and one or more flavonoids; (iii) adding the terpenoid solution and the one or more mercaptans and one or more flavonoids to the smoking herb preparation; ,including. In another embodiment, the invention further provides that one or more mercaptans are allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl Mercaptan, cyclohexyl mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan , 2-phenethylmercaptan, phenylmercaptan, prenylmercaptan, propylmercaptan, isopropylmercaptan, 2-thienylmercaptan, 3-thienylmercaptan, or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the present invention further provides that the one or more flavonoids includes, but is not limited to, any anthoxanthin (flavones and flavonols), bioflavonoids, isoflavonoids, neoflavonoids, prenylated or prenylflavonoids, prenylated iso It is contemplated to include flavonoids, or any combination thereof. In still yet another embodiment, the invention further provides that the prenylated flavonoids or prenylflavonoids include, but are not limited to, canflavin A (CFL-A), B (CFL-B) and C (CFL-C), isocane It is intended to include canflavins, including flavin B (IsoB), or any combination thereof. In still yet another embodiment, the prenylflavonoids include, but are not limited to, 6-geranyl naringenine, isoxanthohumol, 8-prenyl naringenine, 6-prenyl naringenine, epimedin C, 8-prenyl naringenine, 6 ,8-diprenyl riodictiol, australone A, dosmannin C and dosmannin F, or any combination thereof. In still yet another embodiment, the present invention further contemplates that any flavonoid can be prepared in a suitable solvent, or more than one solvent, thus obtaining, for example, a flavonoid solution.

In another exemplary embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend, comprising providing a smoking herbal preparation comprising cannabis and a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid. providing and mixing (i) one or more flavonoids or (ii) one or more mercaptans or thiols with at least one terpenoid.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the present invention contemplates a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend, the method comprising: providing a smoking herbal preparation comprising cannabis; providing a terpenoid solution; providing one or more mercaptans; providing one or more flavonoids; adding the terpenoid solution and the one or more mercaptans and the one or more flavonoids to the smoking herb preparation. ,including.

In another exemplary embodiment, the present invention contemplates an herbal smoking blend, the herbal smoking blend comprising a smoking herb comprising cannabis and a terpenoid incorporated into the smoking herb at a terpenoid concentration, wherein the terpenoid does not occur naturally in smoking herbs in terpenoid concentrations and contains one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids.

In another exemplary embodiment, the present invention contemplates an herbal smoking blend, the herbal smoking blend comprising a smoking herb comprising cannabis and a terpenoid incorporated into the smoking herb at a terpenoid concentration, wherein the terpenoid does not occur naturally in smoking herbs in terpenoid concentrations and contains one or more mercaptans and one or more flavonoids.

These are all non-limiting embodiments described herein for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

As described herein, mixing one or more thiols or mercaptans and one or more flavonoids with a terpenoid solution includes an enhanced aroma and an overall enhanced sensory experience for the user. It can lead to unexpected, beneficial, and positive synergies. Additionally, there may be synergistic enhancement of certain therapeutic effects in naturally occurring cannabis when certain amounts and/or ratios of terpenoids are present in combination with one or more thiols or mercaptans and one or more flavonoids.

As described elsewhere herein, the term terpenoid is intended to include terpenes. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides that the additive to the terpene is, for example, one or more thiols/mercaptans, one or more flavonoids, one or more cannabinoids, or any two of the aforementioned groups or three of the aforementioned groups. It is contemplated that different groups may be included, including combinations of

As described herein, the present invention also provides that the term "cannabinoid" as used herein is intended to include cannabinoids of any type, and the term "cannabinoid" is intended to include cannabinoids of different types. can include any combination of cannabinoids. Furthermore, the term "phytocannabinoids" is intended to include any type of phytocannabinoids, and the term "phytocannabinoids" may include any combination of different types of phytocannabinoids.

The present invention also contemplates a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend comprising: providing a smoking herbal preparation comprising cannabis; providing a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid; providing a mercaptan or one or more flavonoids; and adding the terpenoid solution and the one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids to the smoking herb preparation.

Other Representative Embodiments The present invention also contemplates other preferred embodiments described herein. In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend comprises providing a smoking herbal preparation comprising cannabis; providing a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid; and adding the terpenoid solution and the one or more mercaptans to the smoking herb preparation. In another embodiment, the terpenoid is not naturally occurring in the herbal preparation. In another embodiment, the terpenoid is pulegone, terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, eugenol, sabinene, linalyl acetate, chamazulene, beta-farnesene, benzyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, geraniol, geranyl acetate, and these is selected from the group consisting of combinations of In another embodiment, the terpenoid solution comprises an essential oil mixture. In yet another embodiment, the essential oil mixture comprises at least one essential oil extracted from a plant group consisting of Salvia Sclarea, Pimenta Racemosa, Pistacia Lentiscus, Citrus Limonum, or a combination thereof. In yet another embodiment, the essential oil mixture comprises first and second essential oils extracted from the plant group consisting of Salvia sclarea, Pimenta racemosa, Pistacia lentiscus, or Citrus limonum, wherein the first and second The volume ratio of the two essential oils is between about 0.01:1 and about 1:1. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid solution further comprises a solvent, the solvent comprising ethanol and water. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid solution comprises from about 1% to about 5% by volume essential oil mixture, from about 40% to about 90% by volume ethanol, and from about 10% to about 30% by volume water. including. In yet another embodiment, the smoking herb preparation comprises delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabigerol (CBG), tetrandrocannabivarin (THCV) , at least one phytocannabinoid selected from the group consisting of cannabidivarin (SBDV) and cannabinol (CBN). In yet another embodiment, the smoking herbal preparation comprises cannabinoids of any type. In yet another embodiment, the smoking herb preparation comprises smoking herbs other than cannabis. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid is derived from plants other than cannabis. In yet another embodiment, adding the terpenoid solution comprises applying the terpenoid solution in liquid form to the smoking herb preparation, and adding the one or more mercaptans comprises applying the one or more mercaptans in liquid form. Including applying to smoking herbal preparations. In yet another embodiment, adding the terpenoid solution comprises dropping droplets of the terpenoid solution into the smoking herb preparation, and adding the one or more mercaptans comprises dropping the one or more mercaptan droplets into the smoking herb preparation. Including dripping into smoking herbal preparations. In yet another embodiment, adding the terpenoid solution comprises at least partially soaking the smoking herb in the terpenoid solution. In yet another embodiment, the smoking herb preparation comprises smoking herbs wrapped in rolling paper, and adding the terpenoid comprises impregnating the rolling paper with the terpenoid solution. In yet another embodiment, the smoking herb preparation comprises smoking herbs and a rolling sheet, and the method further comprises rolling the smoking herbs into a cylinder to at least partially enclose the smoking herbs. In yet another embodiment, the amount of at least one terpenoid added to the smoking herb preparation exceeds the amount of cannabis terpenoids naturally present in the smoking herb by about 10% to about 1000%. In yet another embodiment, the one or more mercaptans is allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl Mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2- selected from the group consisting of phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a smoking herb preparation system comprises a smoking herb comprising cannabis, a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid, one or more mercaptans, a terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans, and and an applicator for administering doses of those combinations to smoking herbs. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid is not naturally occurring in the herbal preparation. In yet another embodiment, the at least one terpenoid is pulegone, terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, eugenol, sabinene, linalyl acetate, chamazulene, beta-farnesene, benzyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, geraniol, acetic acid selected from the group consisting of geranyl, and combinations thereof. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid solution comprises an essential oil mixture. In yet another embodiment, the essential oil mixture comprises at least one essential oil extracted from the plant group consisting of Salvia Sclarea, Pimenta Racemosa, Pistacia Lentiscus, Citrus Limonum, and combinations thereof. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid solution further comprises a solvent comprising ethanol and water. In yet another embodiment, the applicator includes a syringe. In yet another embodiment, the applicator comprises a nebulizer. In yet another embodiment, the one or more mercaptans is allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl Mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2- selected from the group consisting of phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the herbal smoking blend is smoking herbs comprising cannabis and terpenoids incorporated into the smoking herbs at a terpenoid concentration, wherein the terpenoids are naturally present in the smoking herbs at a terpenoid concentration. Contains absent terpenoids and one or more mercaptans. In yet another embodiment, the herbal smoking blend comprises at least one essential oil extracted from the botanical group consisting of Salvia Sclarea, Pimenta Racemosa, Pistacia Lentiscus, Citrus Limonum, and combinations thereof. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid is not naturally occurring in smoking herbs. In yet another embodiment, the terpenoid is pulegone, terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, eugenol, sabinene, linalyl acetate, chamazulene, beta-farnesene, benzyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, geraniol, geranyl acetate, and It is selected from the group consisting of these combinations. In yet another embodiment, the one or more mercaptans is allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl Mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2- selected from the group consisting of phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the smoking herb preparation system is selected from the group consisting of smoking herbs, including cannabis, 1,8-cineole, d-limonene, α-terpineol, and combinations thereof. A terpenoid solution containing a terpenoid, allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2 - ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2-phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, Dosages of one or more mercaptans selected from the group consisting of prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof, and a terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans, and combinations thereof and an applicator for administering to smoking herbs.

Reference is now made to the drawings wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout.

FIG. 1 is a flow chart illustrating a method 10 of preparing an herbal smoking blend, according to some embodiments. A method of preparing an herbal smoking blend includes providing a smoking herbal preparation (step 20, as shown in FIG. 1). The method further includes providing a terpenoid solution comprising terpenoids (step 30, as shown in FIG. 1). The method further includes providing one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids, or a combination thereof, as described herein (as shown in FIG. 1, step 35). The method further includes adding the terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids to the smoking herb preparation (step 40, as shown in Figure 1).

In some embodiments, providing the smoking herb preparation (step 20) comprises providing smoking herbs comprising smoking cannabis, including any species, subspecies, strains or varieties of cannabis. Herbal preparations may include any part of the cannabis plant, including leaves, roots, stems, flowers, or any other part of the plant that is naturally occurring. In some embodiments, smoking herbs include cannabis plants grown for fiber and seed production, sometimes designated as low toxicity, non-drug, or fiber seeds. In some other embodiments, smoking herbs include cannabis plants grown for drug production, sometimes designated as highly toxic or drug species. In some other embodiments, smoking herbs comprise cannabis plants that are infested, hybridized, or wild forms of any of the above types.

In some embodiments, the preparation comprises smoking herbs that are sufficiently dried so that they can be burned under normal circumstances and the resulting smoke inhaled. In some embodiments, the preparation includes smoking herbs and rolling paper that can be used to roll the smoking herbs into thin cylinders using rolling paper, similar to cigarettes.

In other embodiments, referring back to FIG. 1, providing a smoking herb preparation (step 20) may include providing a smoking herb other than cannabis. Examples of other smoking herbs include amaranthus dubius, arctostaphylos uva-ursi, argemone mexicana, arnica, artemisia vulgaris, calea zatechichi, canavalia maritima, cecropia mexican, to name a few. a, cestrum nocturnum, cynoglossum virginianum, cytisus scoparius, entada rheedii, eschscholzia californica, fittonia albivenis, hippobroma longiflora, humulus japonica, humulus lupulus, lactuca virosa, laggera alata, leonotis leonurus, leonurus cardiaca, leonurus sibiricus, lobelia cardinalis, lobelia inflata, lobelia sipilitica, nepeta cataria, nicotiana (e.g. tobacco) , nymphaea alba, opium poppy, passiflora incarnata, pedicularis densiflora, pedicularis groenlandica, salvia divinorum, salvia dorrii, salvia, scutellaria galericul ata, scutellaria lateriflora, scutellaria nana, scutellaria, sida acuta, sida rhombifolia, silene capensis, syzygium aromaticum, tagetes lucida, Including tarchonanthus camphoratus, turnera diffusa, verbascum, and zornia latifolia.

In some embodiments, providing the smoking herbal preparation (step 20) comprises delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabigerol (CBG) , tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (SBDV) and cannabinol (CBN). In another embodiment, providing a smoking herb preparation comprises providing a smoking herb comprising any type of cannabinoid or any combination of cannabinoids.

The present invention recognizes that the term "cannabinoid" as used herein is intended to include any type of cannabinoid and that the term "cannabinoid" may include any combination of different types of cannabinoids. Intend. Furthermore, the term "phytocannabinoids" is intended to include any type of phytocannabinoids, and the term "phytocannabinoids" may include any combination of different types of phytocannabinoids.

In some embodiments, providing the smoking herb preparation (step 20) comprises providing smoking herbs other than cannabis. In some embodiments, for example, where a synergistic effect between phytocannabinoids and terpenoids is desired, smoking herbs other than cannabis are used, such as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabis at least one added phytocannabinoid, such as phytocannabinoids selected from the group consisting of chromene (CBC), cannabigerol (CBG), tetrandrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (SBDV) and cannabinol (CBN); May contain cannabinoids.

Still referring to FIG. 1, the illustrated method of method 10 for preparing an herbal smoking blend further includes providing a terpenoid solution comprising terpenoids (step 30). As used herein, terpenoid solution refers, in preferred embodiments, to a mixture comprising at least one terpenoid and a solvent, wherein at least a portion of the terpenoid is incorporated into the mixture to form a terpenoid solution. Terpenoids can be miscible, immiscible, or partially miscible in the solvent. In embodiments in which the terpenoids are at least partially immiscible, the resulting mixture is sometimes referred to as an emulsion.

In some embodiments, providing a terpenoid solution (step 30) comprises d-limonene, α-pinene, β-myrcene, linalool, pulegone, 1,8-cineol (eucalyptol), α-terpineol, Terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, Δ-3-carene, β-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, nerolidol, phytol, eugenol, sabinene, linalyl acetate, camphor, chamazulene, β-farnesene, α-humulene, benzoin providing a solution comprising a terpenoid selected from the group consisting of benzyl acid, benzyl acetate, geraniol, geranyl acetate, γ-terpinene, β-pinene, and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments, providing a terpenoid solution (step 30) comprises providing a terpenoid and a solvent and mixing the terpenoid and the solvent. Solvents can include any liquid, such as a volatile liquid, that can incorporate the desired amount of terpenoids into the terpenoid solution. As used herein, a liquid that incorporates terpenoids is a liquid that can hold terpenoids in either dissolved or undissolved form (e.g., suspended in the form of an emulsion). include. In some embodiments, the terpenoid solution into which the terpenoid is incorporated can be a solution having at least 0.1% terpenoid by volume at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

In some embodiments, solvents include alcohols, such as ethanol, and water. In some embodiments, the terpenoid solution comprises from about 1% to about 5% by volume terpenoid, from about 40% to about 90% by volume ethanol, and from about 10% to about 55% by volume water. include. In some embodiments, the terpenoid solution comprises about 2% to about 4% by volume terpenoid, about 66% to about 80% by volume ethanol, and about 20% to about 30% by volume water. include. Advantageously, such a solution is a homogenous solution that allows the terpenoids to be uniformly dispersed or suspended in the solvent, thereby adding the desired amount of terpenoids to the smoking herb preparation. Facilitates formation.

Still referring to FIG. 1, in some embodiments, the terpenoids in the terpenoid solution are d-limonene, α-pinene, β-myrcene, linalool, pulegone, 1,8-cineol (eucalyptol), α- a terpenoid of interest selected from the group consisting of terpineol, terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, delta-3-carene, beta-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, nerolidol, phytol, and combinations thereof; can be in a highly purified form. As used herein, a substantially purified terpenoid means that the terpenoid is free of impurities other than the intended terpenoid and does not have more than about 5%, about 1%, or about 0.1% by volume of impurities. point to For example, if a substantially pure terpenoid comprises as terpenoids of interest a first terpenoid (e.g., d-limonene) and a second terpenoid (e.g., α-pinene), other terpenoids (e.g., β-myrcene, Other substances, including linalool, etc.) would be considered impurities.

As mentioned above, terpenoids can be naturally derived from cannabis or other plants. In some embodiments, the terpenoids in the terpenoid solution are not naturally occurring in the herb or herb(s) forming the smoking herb preparation. In some embodiments where the smoking herb preparation comprises cannabis, providing a terpenoid solution (Step 30) generally comprises providing a solution comprising terpenoids derived from plants other than cannabis. In some other embodiments where the smoking herb preparation comprises cannabis, providing a terpenoid solution (Step 30) provides a solution comprising terpenoids derived from plants other than the cannabis strain from which the smoking herb was prepared. Including.

In some embodiments, the terpenoids in the terpenoid solution may be provided in the form of essential oils. Essential oils, also called volatile oils, ethereal oils, or ateleco, refer to concentrated liquids extracted from plants from compounds that can include terpenoids, among other compounds. Terpenoid-like compounds in essential oils often carry a distinctive scent or essence (hence the name).

In some embodiments, essential oils may be prepared using one of several methods including, but not limited to, distillation, expression and solvent extraction, among others. In distillation, the source plant, which may include flowers, leaves, wood, bark, roots, seeds, and/or bark, is placed in a distillation apparatus containing water. The water is then heated above its boiling point to generate steam therefrom, which steam passes through the plant material. Volatile compounds are vaporized as the vapor passes through the plant material. The vapor passes through the coil where it condenses into a liquid which can be collected in a pan. Pressing involves mechanically squeezing or cold-pressing the plant material. Pressing may be a suitable method when the raw material is available in large quantities at relatively low cost, such as orange peels for the production of citrus fruit oils. Solvent extraction uses a solvent such as hexane or supercritical carbon dioxide to extract the oil. Solvent extraction may be a suitable method when the raw material is relatively inexpensive and available in small quantities, such as flowers. Solvent extraction can also be a suitable method when the chemical components are very delicate and easily denatured by the high heat of steam distillation.

A non-exhaustive list of plant species from which essential oils can be extracted to provide terpenoids in method 10 of FIG. 1 include: Abies Alba, Abies Balsamea, Abies Sibirica, Achillea Millefolium, Achillea Millefolium Ligustica, Acorus Calamus, Agathophyllum Anisata, Agathophyllum Aromatica, Agathosma Betulina, Agathosma Crenulata, Allium Cepa, Allium Sativum, Aloysia Triphylla, Alpinia Galanga (L.) Sw. , Altinosum Druce, Ammi Visnaga, Amyris Balsamifera, Anethum Graveolens, Angelica Archangelica, Angelica Glauca, Aniba Rosaeodora Var. Amazonica, Anthemis Nobilis, Anthopogon Rhododendron D. Don, Apium Graveolens, Aquilaria Malaccensis, Artemisia Absinthium, Artemisia Afra, Artemisia Annua, Artemisia Dracunculus, Artemisia Pallens, Artemisia Vulg aris, Backhouseia Citriodora, Boswellia Carteri, Boswellia Carterii, Boswellia Neglecta, Boswellia Serrata, Bulnesia Sarmienti, Callitris Intratropica, Cananga Odorata, Cananga Odorata Genuina, Cananga Odorata Macrophylla, Canarium Luzonicum, Carum Carvi, Cedrelopsis Grevei, Cedrus Atlantica, Cedrus Deodara, Chamaecyparis Callitro psis Nootkatensis, Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Endl. , Chamaemelum Nobile (Anthemis Nobilis), Cinnamomum Camphora, Cinnamomum Camphora L, Cinnamomum Cassia, Cinnamomum Glaucescens, Cinnamomum Polyandru m, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, Cinnamosma Fragrans, Cistus Ladaniferus, Citrus Aurantifolia, Citrus Aurantium, Citrus Aurantium Var. Amara, Citrus Bergamia, Citrus Bergamia Riso, Citrus Clementine, Citrus Hystrix, Citrus Junos, Citrus Junos Siebold, Citrus Limonum, Citrus Paradisi, Citrus Reticulata , Citrus Sinensis, Citrus Tangerina, Colonema Album, Commiphora Holtziana, Commiphora Myrrha, Copaifera Officinalis, Coriandrum Sativum, Cotinus Coggygria, Croton Eluteria, Cryptocarya Massoia, Cuminum Cyminum, Cupressus Rotundus, Cupressus Sempervirens, Curcuma Longa, Cymbopogon Citr atus, Cymbopogon Flexuosus, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Stapf, Cymbopogon Martini Var. Martinii (Var. Motia), Cymbopogon Nardus, Cymbopogon winterianus Jewitt, Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt, Cymbopogon Martini Type Sofia, Cyperus Scariosus, D aucus Carota, Elettaria Cardamomum Maton, Eremophila Mitchellii, Eriocephalus Africanus, Eriocephalus Punctulatus, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Eucalyptus Citriodora Hook . , Eucalyptus Dives, Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Polybractea, Eucalyptus Radiata, Eucalyptus Smithii, Eugenia Caryophyllata, Ferula Galbaniflua, Foenicu lum Vulgare Mill Var Dulce, Foeniculum Vulgare Mill. , Fokienia Hodginsil, Gaultheria Procumbens, Geranium Macrorhisum, Helichrysum Gymnocephalum, Helichrysum Italicum, Helichrysum Stoechas, Hippophae Rhamnoides, Humulus Lupus, Hydicum Spicatum, Hypericum Perforatum L, Hyssopus Officinalis, Illicium Verum, Juniperus Communis, Juniperus Communis L. , Juniperus Oxycedrus, Juniperus Virginiana, Kaempferia Galanga L, Kunzea Ericoides, Lantana Camera, Laurus Nobilis, Lavandula Hybrida, Lavandula Latifolia , Lavandula Officinalis, Leptospermum Petersonii, Leptospermum Scoparium, Levisticum Officinalis, Lippia Citriodora, Lippia Javanica, Litsea Cubeba, Majorana Hort Ensis, Matricaria Chamomilla, Matricaria Recutita, Matricaria Recutita, Melaleuca Alternifolia, Melaleuca Minor, Melaleuca Quinquenervia, Melaleuca Viridiflora, Melissa Officinalis, Mentha Arvensis, Mentha Citrata, Mentha Piperita, Mentha Pulegium, Mentha Spicata, Michelia Alba, Mix Of 4 Species, Monarda Fistulosa L . , Murraya Koenigii, Myristica Fragrans, Myrocarpus Fastigiatus, Myroxylon Pereirae, Myrtus Communis, Myrtus Communis, Nardostachys grandiflora, Nardostachys Jatamans i, Nepeta Cataria, Ocimum Basilicum, Ocimum Basilicum L.I. , Ocimum Basillicum, Ocimum Sanctum, Ocotea Cymbarum, Oleum Abies Sibirica, Oleum Chamomile, Oleum Pinus Nigra, Oraganum Vulgare, Origanum Compactum Benth. , Origanum Minutiflorum, Origanum Syriacum, Origanum Vulgare, Ormenis Mixta, Pandanus Odoratissimus, Pelargonium Graveolens, Pelargonium x Asperum, Perilla Frutesc ens Crispa, Petroselinum Crispum, Petroselinum sativum, Picea Mariana, Pimenta Dioica (Pimenta Officinalis), Pimenta Officinalis, Pimenta Racemosa, Pimpinella Anisum, Pimpinella Anisum L. , Pinus Pinaster, Pinus Pumilio, Pinus Sylvestris, Piper Cubeba, Piper Nigrum, Pistacia Lentiscus, Pogostemon Cablin, Prunus Amygdalus, Pseudotsuga Menziesii (Mirb .) Franco, Psiadia Altissima, Rhus Tarantana, Rosmarinus Officinalis, Ruta Graveolens, Salvia Lavandulifolia, Salvia Officinalis , Salvia Sclarea, Salvia Stenophylla, Santalum Album, Santalum Spicatum, Santolina Chamaecyparissus, Satureja Hortensis, Satureja Montana, Schinus Molle, Tagetes B ipinata L, Tagetes Minuta, Tanacetum Annuum Linnaeus, Tarchonanthus Camphoratus, Thuja Occidentalis, Thuja Orientalis, Thuja Plicata, Thujopsis Dolabrata , Thymbra spicata, Thymus Capitatus, Thymus Mastichina, Thymus Satureioides, Thymus Serpillum, Thymus Vulgare, Thymus Vulgaris, Thymus Zygis, Trachyspermum Amm i, Tsuga Canadensi, Valeriana Officinalis, Vetivera Zizanioides, Vitex Agnus-Castus L, Vitis Vinifera, Xanthoxylum Armatum, Zanthoxylum Armatum Dc. (Rutaceae), Zingiber Cassumunar, Zingiber Officinale, and Zinziber Officinale.

In some embodiments, examples of essential oil mixtures include mixtures comprising at least one essential oil extracted from a plant group consisting of Salvia Sclarea, Pimenta Racemosa, Pistacia Lentiscus, Citrus Limonum, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the essential oil mixture consists essentially of Salvia Sclarea and Pimenta Racemosa. In some other embodiments, the essential oil mixture consists essentially of Salvia Sclarea and Pistacia Lentiscus. In still other embodiments, the essential oil mixture consists essentially of Pistacia Lentiscus and Citrus Limonum.

In some other embodiments, the essential oil mixture comprises first and second essential oils extracted from the plant group consisting of Salvia sclarea, Pimenta racemosa, Pistacia lentiscus, or Citrus limonum; and the second essential oil is between about 0.01:1 and about 1:1. In some other embodiments, the volume ratio is between about 0.10:1 and about 1:1, or between about 0.50:1 and about 1:1, such as about 1:1.

Also referring to FIG. 1, the illustrated method 10 further comprises providing one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids, or a combination thereof, as described herein (step 35 ). Representative examples of one or more mercaptans that can be used in the present invention include, but are not limited to, allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl Mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan , 1-phenethylmercaptan, 2-phenethylmercaptan, phenylmercaptan, prenylmercaptan, propylmercaptan, isopropylmercaptan, 2-thienylmercaptan, 3-thienylmercaptan, and combinations thereof.

Still referring to FIG. 1, the illustrated method 10 of preparing an herbal smoking blend further comprises adding a terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids to the smoking herb preparation (as shown in FIG. 1). to step 40). The terpenoid solution can be added using any suitable method to incorporate at least a portion of the terpenoids in the terpenoid solution into the smoking herb preparation. Also, one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids can be added using any suitable method, such as, for example, dilution with a solvent followed by liquid form.

In some embodiments, adding the terpenoid solution comprises dripping the terpenoid solution onto the smoking herb. As used herein, dropwise addition of a terpenoid solution refers to delivering an amount of liquid using, for example, a dropper to deliver the liquid. In some embodiments, the dropper can deliver liquid in an amount of about 5-100 drops per mL depending, among other things, on the viscosity of the terpenoid solution and the type of dropper used.

In other embodiments, adding the terpenoid solution comprises spraying the smoking herb with a mist (or droplets) of the terpenoid solution. As used herein, addition of a terpenoid solution by atomization involves fine droplets of the terpenoid solution dispersed in a gas, for example using a spray nozzle or atomizer, to deliver the terpenoid solution. means to deliver Spray characteristics, including spray pattern, spray volume, and spray droplet size, depend, among other things, on the viscosity of the terpenoid solution and the type of spray nozzle used. In still other embodiments, adding the terpenoid solution comprises spraying with an aerosol spray comprising the terpenoid solution.

In some embodiments, adding the terpenoid solution comprises soaking or at least partially soaking the smoking herb in the terpenoid solution. As an example, smoking herbs can be placed in a dip net or similar device and lowered into a container containing the terpenoid solution. In some embodiments, the soaking time can be adjusted to control the amount of terpenoid solution that is absorbed, impregnated, or incorporated into the smoking herb. In some embodiments, the immersion time is between about 1 second and about 1 day, or between about 10 seconds and about 1 hour, or between about 1 minute and about 10 minutes. The smoking herb may then be dried in air or by, for example, heating the smoking herb at a temperature below the temperature at which the smoking herb ignites.

In some other embodiments, the smoking herb preparation comprises smoking herbs and rolling paper. In these embodiments, adding the terpenoid solution comprises adding the terpenoid solution to rolling paper, which can then be used to roll the smoking herb. Terpenoids can be added to the rolling paper using any suitable method of impregnating the rolling paper with the terpenoid solution. For example, a rolling paper can be soaked in a bath of terpenoid solution. Other methods include dripping or spraying the terpenoid solution onto rolling paper. For example, in some embodiments, terpenoids may be added to pre-rolled cigarettes containing smoking herbs.

It will also be appreciated that the terpenoid solution can be added to the smoking herb by one or more methods, such as two or more methods disclosed herein. For example, the terpenoid solution can be added to smoking herbs by soaking and drying the smoking herb preparation and then applying droplets of the terpenoid solution to smoking herbs or rolling papers for smoking herbs. In some embodiments, this may increase the concentration of terpenoids (eg, volatile terpenoids) in the preparation. In some other embodiments, different terpenoid solutions are added to the smoking herb preparation at different times. For example, a solution with a relatively less volatile terpenoid is first added (e.g., several hours before consumption or from the manufacturer or supplier) to a smoking herb concentrate and a relatively more volatile A solution with terpenoids may be added to the smoking herb preparation just prior to smoking (eg, a few minutes before).

In some embodiments where the smoking herb preparation comprises cannabis, the amount of terpenoids added to the smoking herb preparation is less than the amount of cannabis terpenoids present in the smoking herb prior to adding the terpenoid solution to the smoking herb preparation. exceed quantity. In some embodiments, the amount of terpenoids added to the smoking herb preparation exceeds the amount of cannabis terpenoids present in the smoking herb prior to adding the terpenoid solution to the smoking herb preparation, resulting in an increase in the amount of terpenoids. Overall volume is increased by greater than about 50%, greater than about 100%, or greater than about 1000%.

In some embodiments, the amount of terpenoid added is greater than about 0.001%, about 0.01%, or about 0.05% by weight of the smoking blend.

In some embodiments, the method 10 of preparing an herbal smoking blend further comprises subjecting the smoking herb preparation to a drying process after adding the terpenoid solution.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a smoking herb preparation system according to some embodiments. The smoking herb preparation system comprises smoking herbs 80 and a terpenoid and mercaptan or flavonoid solution application kit 70 . As described herein, it should be understood that in the embodiments referred to, the terpenoid solution is mixed with one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids.

In some embodiments, the terpenoid and mercaptan or flavonoid solution application kit 70 includes:
(i) a terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids (just for purposes of illustration, a terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids mixed together in liquid form is referred to in FIG. represented schematically as a combined or mixed liquid 62);
(ii) a container 74 for holding a combined or mixed liquid 62 of a terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids as described herein; and
(iii) an applicator 72 for administering doses of the combined or mixed liquid 62 to smoking herbs;

In certain embodiments, the application kit 70 includes a combined or mixed liquid 62 (just for illustrative purposes only, a terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids combined in the figure). a container 74 for holding the liquid 62; and an applicator 72 for administering a dose of the combined or mixed liquid 62 to the smoking herb. Prepare.

Still referring to FIG. 2, in some embodiments, combined or mixed liquid 62 may be prepared using terpenoid solution preparation system 50 . The terpenoid preparation system includes a terpenoid measurement device 52 , a terpenoid mixture 54 containing at least one terpenoid, a solvent measurement device 56 , a solvent 58 and a terpenoid solution mixing vessel 60 . Terpenoid measuring device 52 can be any suitable container, such as a beaker, graduated cylinder, measuring cup, etc., for measuring and mixing terpenoids to form terpenoid mixture 54 .

One or more thiols or mercaptans or one or more flavonoids described herein (i.e., in liquid form), or any combination thereof, in any desired or suitable amount at any suitable or desired time. or may be added to the terpenoid mixture 54 in concentrations.

In some embodiments, the terpenoid mixture 54 includes d-limonene, α-pinene, β-myrcene, linalool, pulegone, 1,8-cineol (eucalyptol), α-terpineol, terpineol-4-ol, p - one or more terpenoids, such as terpenoids selected from the group consisting of cymene, borneol, delta-3-carene, beta-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, nerolidol, phytol, and combinations thereof. In some other embodiments, the terpenoid mixture 54 comprises an essential oil mixture extracted from the plant group consisting of Salvia Sclarea, Pimenta Racemosa, Pistacia Lentiscus, Citrus Limonum, and combinations thereof. Solvent measurement device 56 may be any suitable container, such as a beaker, graduated cylinder, measuring cup, etc., for measuring and mixing different solvent components to form solvent 58 . Solvent 58 can include any liquid, such as a volatile liquid, that can incorporate the desired amount of terpenoids into the terpenoid solution. In some embodiments, the solvent component comprises ethanol and water in the proportions described above.

In some embodiments, the terpenoid solution is formed by mixing terpenoid mixture 54 and solvent 58 in terpenoid solution mixing vessel 60 . Liquid 62 contains terpenoid mixture 54 incorporated in solvent 58 . At any suitable or desired time, one or more thiols or mercaptans or one or more flavonoids (i.e., liquid form) as described herein, or their Any combination may be added to the terpenoid mixture 54 in any desired or suitable amount or concentration.

In some embodiments, at least a portion of terpenoid mixture 54 is miscible in solvent 58 and can be dissolved in solvent 58 to form liquid 62 . In other embodiments, at least a portion of terpenoid mixture 54 is immiscible in solvent 58 and can be suspended in solvent 58 to form liquid 62 . At any suitable or desired time in the method or process, as described elsewhere herein, one or more thiols or mercaptans or one or more flavonoids described herein (i.e., liquid form) ), or any combination thereof, may be added to the terpenoid mixture 54 in any desired or suitable amount or concentration. Just for illustration purposes, the terpenoid solution and the one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids together are also represented schematically as a combined or mixed liquid at reference numeral 62 in the figure. This liquid 62 can then be transferred to the container 74 of the application kit 70 .

Still referring to FIG. 2, the application kit 70 comprises a terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids, and combinations thereof (again, for illustrative purposes only, terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids). together, represented schematically as a combined or mixed liquid by reference numeral 62 in the figure) to the smoking herb 80. In some embodiments, the applicator comprises a dropper having a valve member and a pipette member. The dropper may have any suitable design for forming suitable droplets as described above for application to smoking herb 80 . For example, the dropper may have a valve made of a resilient material configured to fill the pipette member with liquid 62 by a vacuum suction effect. In some embodiments, the dropper may have a threaded closure to allow long-term storage of the terpenoid solution. In some embodiments, the pipette member may be calibrated to guide the user to administer a predetermined dose of terpenoid solution to smoking herb 80 . In some other embodiments, the applicator 72 does not deliver droplets, but streams of a terpenoid solution and one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids, and combinations thereof (combined or mixed liquid 62 ) can be delivered to the smoking herb 80 . In some other embodiments, the dropper may be built into the container 74 itself and may provide the droplet directly from the opening of the container 74. For example, the container 74 can be a dropper bottle and the dropper portion can be the drop-generating opening of the bottle.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a smoking herb preparation system including smoking herbs according to some embodiments. Smoking herb preparation system comprises smoking herb 80 and application kit 90 . The smoking herb preparation system of FIG. 3 is similar to the smoking herb preparation system of FIG. The terpenoid solution application kit 90 includes a combined or mixed liquid 62 (as described herein), a container for holding the liquid 62, and a dose of the combined or mixed liquid 62. and an applicator for administering herbs. The container can be, for example, a plastic spray bottle or other reservoir in fluid communication with a nozzle for dispensing the combined or mixed liquid 62, such as an atomizer for dispensing the liquid 62 as a mist or spray. Liquid 62 may be mixed within the container and expelled via an applicator, which may be, for example, a trigger sprayer attached to the container. In some embodiments, the trigger nebulizer may have a threaded closure to allow long-term storage of the terpenoid solution. In some embodiments, the trigger sprayer may be configured to administer a predetermined dose of liquid 62 to smoking herb 80 . Trigger sprayers can also be configured to determine other spray characteristics such as droplet volume, spray angle, and the like.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a smoking herb preparation system including smoking herbs according to some embodiments. Smoking herb preparation system includes smoking herb 80 and application kit 90 for administering a predetermined dose of combined or mixed liquid 62 . The smoking herb preparation system of FIG. 4 includes an application kit 90 similar to that of FIG. 3, although an application kit similar to application kit 70 of FIG. 2, or other similar application kits may be used. Additionally, the smoking herb preparation system of FIG. 4 further includes a rolling sheet 104 . The smoking herb preparation system of FIG. 4, instead of or in addition to incorporating the combined or mixed liquid 62 into the smoking herb 80 using the application kit 90, applies the combined or mixed liquid 62 to a rolling sheet. 104. In these embodiments, the resulting rolling sheet 104 is subsequently dried and used to roll the smoking herb 80 into a thin cylinder 110 with the smoking herb 80 wrapped therein in a manner similar to a rolled cigarette. obtain. In some embodiments, the rolling sheet 104 can be paper made from wood pulp. In other embodiments, rolling sheet 104 may be made from other plant materials such as rice or hemp. In some other embodiments, rolling sheet 104 may be a preformed wrapper (eg, a cylindrical wrapper) for holding smoking herb 80 .

Although the invention has been described with respect to certain non-limiting embodiments, other embodiments are within the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments. Moreover, specific features illustrated in the context of one embodiment may be incorporated in other embodiments as well.

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providing a smokeable herbal preparation comprising cannabis;
providing a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid;
providing one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids;
adding said terpenoid solution and said one or more mercaptans or said one or more flavonoids to said smoking herb preparation. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said terpenoid is not naturally occurring in said herbal preparation. The terpenoid is the group consisting of pulegone, terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, eugenol, sabinene, linalyl acetate, chamazulene, beta-farnesene, benzyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, geraniol, geranyl acetate, and combinations thereof. 2. The method of claim 1, selected from: 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the terpenoid solution comprises an essential oil mixture. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the essential oil mixture comprises at least one essential oil extracted from the plant group consisting of Salvia sclarea, Pimenta racemosa, Pistacia lentiscus, Citrus limonum, or combinations thereof. The essential oil mixture comprises first and second essential oils extracted from a plant group consisting of Salvia sclarea, Pimenta racemosa, Pistacia lentiscus, or Citrus limonum, wherein the volume ratio of the first and second essential oils is is between about 0.01:1 and about 1:1. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein said terpenoid solution further comprises a solvent, said solvent comprising ethanol and water. 5. The terpenoid solution comprises from about 1% to about 5% by volume essential oil mixture, from about 40% to about 90% by volume ethanol, and from about 10% to about 30% by volume water. The method described in . 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the smoking herbal preparation comprises any type of cannabinoid or any combination of cannabinoids. Said smoking herbal preparations include delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabigerol (CBG), tetrandrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (SBDV). ) and cannabinol (CBN). 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the smoking herb preparation comprises smoking herbs other than cannabis. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said terpenoid is derived from a plant other than cannabis. Adding the terpenoid solution comprises applying the terpenoid solution in liquid form to the smoking herb preparation, and adding the one or more mercaptans converts the one or more mercaptans in liquid form into the smoking herb preparation. 2. The method of claim 1, comprising applying an herbal preparation. Adding the terpenoid solution comprises dropping droplets of the terpenoid solution into the smoking herb preparation, and adding the one or more mercaptans comprises dropping the droplets of the one or more mercaptans into the smoking herb preparation. 14. The method of claim 13, comprising dripping into the herbal preparation. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein adding the terpenoid solution comprises at least partially soaking the smoking herb in the terpenoid solution. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the smoking herb preparation comprises smoking herbs rolled into rolling paper, and wherein adding the terpenoid comprises impregnating the rolling paper with the terpenoid solution. 2. The smoking herb preparation of claim 1, wherein the smoking herb preparation comprises smoking herbs and a rolling sheet, and wherein the method further comprises rolling the smoking herbs into a cylinder to at least partially enclose the smoking herbs. Method. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the amount of said at least one terpenoid added to said smoking herb preparation exceeds the amount of cannabis terpenoids naturally present in said smoking herb by about 10% to about 1000%. The one or more mercaptans are allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2 - ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2-phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, 2. The method of claim 1 selected from the group consisting of prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof. smoking herbs, including cannabis;
a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid;
one or more mercaptans;
and an applicator for administering doses of said terpenoid solution and said one or more mercaptans, and combinations thereof, to said smoking herb. 21. The system of claim 20, wherein said terpenoid is not naturally occurring in herbal preparations. The at least one terpenoid is pulegone, terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, eugenol, sabinene, linalyl acetate, chamazulene, beta-farnesene, benzyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, geraniol, geranyl acetate, and combinations thereof. 21. The system of claim 20, selected from the group consisting of: 21. The system of Claim 20, wherein the terpenoid solution comprises an essential oil mixture. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein the essential oil mixture comprises at least one essential oil extracted from the plant group consisting of Salvia sclarea, Pimenta racemosa, Pistacia lentiscus, Citrus limonum, and combinations thereof. 21. The system of Claim 20, wherein the terpenoid solution further comprises a solvent comprising ethanol and water. 21. The system of Claim 20, wherein the applicator comprises a dropper. 21. The system of Claim 20, wherein the applicator comprises a nebulizer. The one or more mercaptans are allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2 - ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2-phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, 21. The system of claim 20 selected from the group consisting of prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof. smoking herbs, including cannabis;
a terpenoid incorporated into said smoking herb at a terpenoid concentration, said terpenoid not naturally occurring in said smoking herb at said terpenoid concentration;
An herbal smoking blend comprising one or more mercaptans. 30. The smoking herb of Claim 29, wherein said smoking herb blend comprises at least one essential oil extracted from the plant group consisting of Salvia sclarea, Pimenta racemosa, Pistacia lentiscus, Citrus limonum, and combinations thereof. blend. 30. The herbal smoking blend of Claim 29, wherein said terpenoid is not naturally occurring in said smoking herb. The terpenoid is the group consisting of pulegone, terpineol-4-ol, p-cymene, borneol, eugenol, sabinene, linalyl acetate, chamazulene, beta-farnesene, benzyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, geraniol, geranyl acetate, and combinations thereof. 30. The herbal smoking blend of claim 29, selected from: The one or more mercaptans are allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2 - ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2-phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, 30. The herbal smoking blend of Claim 29 selected from the group consisting of prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan, 2-thienyl mercaptan, 3-thienyl mercaptan, and combinations thereof. smoking herbs, including cannabis;
a terpenoid solution comprising a terpenoid selected from the group consisting of 1,8-cineol, d-limonene, α-terpineol, and combinations thereof;
allyl mercaptan, amyl mercaptan, isoamyl mercaptan, sec-amyl mercaptan, tert-amyl mercaptan, benzyl mercaptan, butumercaptan, butyl mercaptan, isobutyl mercaptan, tert-butyl mercaptan, cyclohexyl mercaptan, cyclopentyl mercaptan, 2-ethylhexyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, Ethylene mercaptan, furfuryl mercaptan, grapefruit mercaptan, heptyl mercaptan, hexyl mercaptan, methyl mercaptan, 2-naphthyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, peach mercaptan, 1-phenethyl mercaptan, 2-phenethyl mercaptan, phenyl mercaptan, prenyl mercaptan, propyl mercaptan, isopropyl one or more mercaptans selected from the group consisting of mercaptans, 2-thienylmercaptans, 3-thienylmercaptans, and combinations thereof;
and an applicator for administering doses of said terpenoid solution and said one or more mercaptans, and combinations thereof, to said smoking herb. providing a smokeable herbal preparation comprising cannabis;
providing a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid;
providing one or more mercaptans;
providing one or more flavonoids;
adding said terpenoid solution, said one or more mercaptans or said one or more flavonoids to said smoking herb preparation. smoking herbs, including cannabis;
a terpenoid incorporated into said smoking herb at a terpenoid concentration, said terpenoid not naturally occurring in said smoking herb at said terpenoid concentration;
An herbal smoking blend comprising one or more mercaptans and one or more flavonoids.

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