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Terpene Spotlight: Bergamotene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Its superiority in the plant world is due, in part, to its history. 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. White Widow.

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How cannabis vaporizers are continuing to evolve

SpeedWeed

In Histories , Greek writer Herodotus recounted the details of a ritual the ancient Scythians of Central Asia performed, who lived around 600 BCE – 400 CE: Hemp seeds and plants were put on red-hot stones and people engulfed themselves in the resulting vapor. . The history of vaporizers. The rest is still history in the making.

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Medical Marijuana in Port St. Lucie, FL

CannaMD

Western medicine has taught us to see capsules and pills as medicine… but nature and history alike both hint at a better way. 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.

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Terpene Spotlight: Eucalyptol

FloridaMarijuana.net

Its superiority in the plant world is due, in part, to its history. 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. Terpenes contribute to the characteristic odor and flavor of any plant. Bay leaves. Sweet basil.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey into the cannabis space, and how his history of migraines aided him in discovering the powers of medical marijuana. From there, he talks about opening his first dispensary, and the basics of what we currently know about terpenes. It’s not a book about cannabis terpenes.

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Beyond Blue Dream: A Haze strain family genealogy

SpeedWeed

We have a whole history of them.”. The Super Silver Haze went for a three-peat at the High Times Cannabis Cup in 1997, 1998, and 1999, and the Super Lemon Haze took home the title in 2007 and 2008. I think, as a connoisseur and as somebody who is in love with terpenes, I think the terpenes on sativas are far superior over the indica.

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Cannabis & sex: a woman’s guide

The Cannigma

Cannabis has a long history as an aid to increase sexual pleasure. Dispensaries in legal states typically require and post third-party lab test results of individual strains, though unfortunately most aren’t required to display terpene information. But for most women, sex doesn’t follow a linear path. Sex and cannabis through the ages.

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