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Terpene Spotlight: Bergamotene

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As researchers dive into the depths of the cannabinoid system it is becoming clear that cannabis terpenes are just as vital to a plant’s efficacy as are THC and CBD. Watson and published in Marijuana and the Cannabinoids (2007; edited by Mahmoud A. Cannabis and its Terpenes synchronize their chemical effects by working concurrently.

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Terpene Spotlight: Eucalyptol

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As researchers dive into the depths of the cannabinoid system it is becoming clear that cannabis terpenes are just as vital to a plant’s efficacy as are THC and CBD. Within the Cannabis plant there are terpenes, or natural essential oils which contribute to the plant’s efficacy and versatility. Bay leaves. Sweet basil.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

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He is the author of several bestselling books, including Spontaneous Healing (1995), Eating Well for Optimum Health (2000), and Healthy Aging (2007). And then cannabis has unique effects for a wide range of conditions, everything from the treatment of pain, treatment of asthma, treatment of immune conditions.

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Cannabis & sex: a woman’s guide

The Cannigma

While female struggles with desire and arousal can sometimes end up at a diagnosis like Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (FSIAD) and treatments like drugs and hormones, these labels can frame women as “cases” to be approached methodically: problem, symptoms and medications. But for most women, sex doesn’t follow a linear path.

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Medical Marijuana in Port St. Lucie, FL

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In addition to cannabinoids (like THC and CBD), there are terpenes (compounds that produce a strong odor), flavonoids (plant metabolites with antioxidant effects), and more. As a potential treatment for “chronic non-malignant pain.” Marijuana has been used as medicine since 2,900 B.C., How does medical marijuana work?

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Israel’s Tikun Olam Making Moves in the U.S. and Canada

Freedom Leaf

Tikun Olam , which was founded in 2007, controls nearly 40% of the Israeli medical-marijuana market. ” “We do genetic profiling and testing, working with labs in each state where we operate in order to get consistent THC, CBD and terpene profiles,” Gardner adds. “In the efficacy of our strains.” But, in the U.S.,

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

Cannabis Law Report

Ultimately, the cannabinoid system works by way of multiple molecules affecting multiple receptors at once – the entourage effect, and thus such singular approaches to treatment by way of the cannabinoid system are not effective. Also discussed are other attempts at affecting the cannabinoid system from a singular standpoint.