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What Are Terpenes And What Do They Do?

LifeCannMD

About 140 of these belong to a large class of aromatic organic hydrocarbons known as terpenes (pronounced tur-peens) also known as “terps.” Terpenes are a major component of the plant’s sticky resin and are produced by the same glands that produce both CBD and THC. There are more than 100 terpenes in just one cannabis flower.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

From there, he talks about opening his first dispensary, and the basics of what we currently know about terpenes. They’re blending it to be consistent with significantly higher terpene ratios because that’s Michael Backes’ jam, terpenes and terpene blends are really what he focuses on.

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Rationale for Genetically Guided Cannabis Therapy

Green Relief

The cannabis plant contains 144 cannabinoids and 200+ terpenes, thereby providing a broad spectrum of the cannabinoids needed to fill an individual’s ECS deficiency profile (6). Piomeli, Daniele (2002). Department of Chemistry, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA (2002). Watters, E.(2008)

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Green Relief - Untitled Article

Green Relief

The cannabis plant contains 144 cannabinoids and 200+ terpenes, thereby providing a broad spectrum of the cannabinoids needed to fill an individual’s ECS deficiency profile (6). Piomeli, Daniele (2002). Department of Chemistry, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA (2002). Watters, E.(2008)

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How to Deal with Memory Loss and Other Negative Effects of Cannabis

Greencamp

This lasts for about two hours after consuming pot, and there aren’t any long term consequences, as one research from 2002 confirmed. ( Also, strains high in terpene called pinene are known to cause less damage to short-term memory. This is why it’s hard to hold onto new memories when high on THC. Find the right strain for you.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

A study published in February 2015 in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy journal showed that a CBD-rich extract from cannabis plants is much more efficient than CBD used in its pure form , mainly due the presence of other cannabinoids, terpenes and other molecules that greatly increase the dosage/efficiency ratio of CBD.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Using integration or psychotherapy along with these medicines allows patients to incorporate the positive effects permanently. Current clinical trials are underway using a synthetic nasal spray of 5-MeO-DMT in patients with major depressive disorder. It only began to become illegal in 2002, starting with Australia.

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