Maya Chen
Cannabis Science Writer & Terpene Specialist
📍 Portland, Oregon
Maya Chen is a cannabis science writer and terpene specialist based in Portland, Oregon. With a background in biochemistry, she translates complex cannabinoid science into accessible, engaging content focused on the sensory experience and therapeutic potential of cannabis strains.
Terpene profilesCannabinoid scienceEntourage effectCannabis pharmacologyStrain effects analysisMedicinal cannabis
Experience & Credentials
- Reviewed 200+ strains using terpene analysis methodology
- Background in biochemistry and 6+ years cannabis journalism
- Specializes in entourage effect and cannabinoid-terpene interactions
Latest Strain Reviews by Maya
AK-47’s Myrcene-Dominant Profile: Why This Hybrid Hits So Clean
HybridDiscover everything about AK-47: a Hybrid strain with 18-24% THC. Effects: Energetic, Euphoric, Creative, Uplifted, Social. Learn about...
Amnesia Haze: Terpinolene, Limonene & the Sativa High
SativaDiscover everything about Amnesia Haze: a Sativa strain with 20-25% THC. Effects: Energetic, Uplifting, Creative, Euphoric, Focused. Learn...
Biscotti: The Caryophyllene-Rich Hybrid with a Creeper High and Dessert Flavors
HybridDiscover everything about Biscotti: a Hybrid strain with 19-25% THC. Effects: Relaxation, Euphoria, Anxiety relief, Mood boost, Tingly...
Blue Dream: The Complete Strain Guide | Terpenes, Effects & Grow Tips
HybridDiscover everything about Blue Dream: a Hybrid strain with 21-28% THC. Effects: Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric, Creative, Uplifted. Learn...
Cereal Milk’s Caryophyllene-Dominant Terpene Profile Explained
HybridDiscover everything about Cereal Milk: a Hybrid strain with 20-25% THC. Effects: Relaxed, Euphoric, Happy, Uplifted, Giggly. Learn...
Do-Si-Dos: Limonene-Dominant Terpenes in an Indica Hybrid
HybridDiscover everything about Do-Si-Dos: a Hybrid strain with 19-25% THC. Effects: Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric, Sleepy, Uplifted. Learn about...
Latest Articles by Maya
Cannabis Stomata: The Microscopic Gatekeepers That Control Everything Your Plant Does
Cannabis ScienceStomata are microscopic pores on the surface of cannabis leaves that regulate gas exchange, water vapor release, and...
Mar 19, 2026
Cannabis Terpenes Explained: The Aromatic Science That Shapes Every Single High
Cannabis ScienceHere is something that genuinely surprised me when I first started digging into cannabis plant chemistry at Oregon...
Mar 2, 2026
Cannabis VPD Chart: The Complete Guide to Vapor Pressure Deficit
Cannabis ScienceMost indoor cannabis growers obsess over nutrients, lighting schedules, and training techniques, yet the single environmental variable that...
Mar 13, 2026
The Entourage Effect Decoded: How THC, CBD, and Terpenes Actually Work Together in Your Body
Cannabis ScienceIf you’ve ever wondered why two cannabis products with identical THC percentages can feel completely different, or why...
Mar 3, 2026
What Is Cannabis Ruderalis? The Third Cannabis Species Explained
Cannabis ScienceMost cannabis consumers can name two species without hesitation, sativa and indica. But there's a third member of...
Mar 8, 2026
Why Is Weed Purple? Anthocyanins, Cold Nights, and the Myths Your Dealer Told You
Cannabis ScienceHere is a fact that should immediately reframe everything you think you know about purple cannabis: the same...
Mar 11, 2026
