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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

Project CBD recently reported on studies indicating that cannabis terpenes — the compounds that give the plant its robust and distinctive smell — activate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. What’s more, in the presence of THC (also a CB1 agonist), terpenes appear to modulate cannabinoid activity in varied and interesting ways.

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Best strains and terpenes for PTSD

The Cannigma

The biggest factors in influencing your high are how much and what type of weed you use, as well as the symptoms you want to treat. There isn’t one singular strain that is best for treating PTSD, but rather certain chemical profiles to look for depending on what you’re treating. What is CBG? Related Stories. An estimated 3.5%

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

More than half of cannabis users report the plant increases their creativity. We also don’t know which, if any, terpenes have an effect on creativity. So if you’re consuming cannabis to get your creative brain firing, what strains should you reach for? Scientists are divided on what cannabis can do for creativity.

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Best strains and terpenes for pain management

The Cannigma

The best type of cannabis for dealing with chronic pain tends to be type I or type II strain with a terpene profile that includes linalool, pinene, beta-caryophyllene, limonene, or myrcene. To properly understand how cannabis interacts with pain, it’s important to understand what pain is. How to use a dab pen.

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Understanding Cannabis Terpenes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

These aromas are caused by naturally occurring chemical compounds called terpenes, which are found in most plants and are responsible for giving them their odor. If you’ve ever wondered what gives pine trees their unique scent or what makes orange peels smell so intense, it’s because of the terpenes.

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Let’s Talk Terpene Boiling Points and Why It Matters

Veriheal

Terpenes are a powerful, potent part of the cannabis plant that gives the plant its unique taste, smell, and effects. Terpene profiles help to determine what cannabis will taste like. This terpene tends to be responsible for that punch in the nose feeling. A Little Insight into Various Terpenes in Cannabis.

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Best strains and terpenes for ADHD

The Cannigma

To find the best kind of cannabis for you, focus on the cannabinoid and terpene profiles, rather than the strain names. Despite the prevalence of ADHD diagnosis over the past 20 years, it is still a relatively poorly understood neurological disorder, and cannabis use was not looked on favorably. How cannabis can help with ADHD.

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