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Terpenes in Medical Cannabis: Unlocking the Power of Aromatherapy in Healing

United Patients Group

While cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, are the most well-known components of the cannabis plant, there is another group of naturally occurring compounds that play a crucial role in the overall therapeutic properties of cannabis: terpenes. Key aspects of terpenes include: 1.

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Terpene Spotlight: Myrcene

FloridaMarijuana.net

These essential oils are called Terpenes, and while research is still evolving, science has proven that these oils can drastically improve a patient’s quality of life. Cannabis and its Terpenes synchronize their chemical effects by working concurrently. Because of Terpenes, each cannabis strain possesses a distinct taste and scent.

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Terpene Spotlight: Pulegone

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Cannabis has been used for human consumption for centuries. Trytek and Fiedurek , in their article titled “ Terpenes: Substances Useful in Human Healthcare ,” established that “Terpenes are naturally occurring substances produced by a wide variety of plants and animals. Paduch, Kandefer-Szersze?, According to P.M. Banana Kush.

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6 Most Popular Cannabis Consumption Methods

Cannabis Law Report

With the cannabis industry growing at an unprecedented rate, people are spoilt of choice with the consumption methods and brands. When this method of consumption is being discussed, joints and blunts readily come to mind. The cannabinoid moves straight away to the bloodstream. No particular way of using cannabis is the best.

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Best strains and terpenes for anxiety

The Cannigma

There are complex interactions between cannabinoids, terpenes, the endocannabinoid system, your hormones and your brain, and research is still in the early stages, so there’s a lot we don’t know. But what we do know is certain terpenes and specific types of cannabis have been linked with reducing anxiety or its symptoms.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

The best type of cannabis to treat nausea is a Type I or Type II strain with a terpene profile that includes limonene or humulene. But what about CBD , which is usually considered the “more medical” cannabinoid? It comes down, as many things in weed do, to the endocannabinoid system. Inhaled cannabis delivers rapid anti-nausea effects.

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Terpene Spotlight: Bergamotene

FloridaMarijuana.net

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. Because of Terpenes, each cannabis strain possesses a distinct taste and scent.

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