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Cannabis & sex: a woman’s guide

The Cannigma

These characteristics are a result of a plant’s biochemical “profile:” its percentage of cannabinoids (like CBD, THC, CBG and others) combined with flavonoids and volatile compounds called terpenes, all shown to induce a variety of physiological effects through interaction with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). How does it work?

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

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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. CP: Yeah.

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

Cannabis Law Report

There is a phenomenon known as the “entourage effect” where the action of multiple cannabinoids and other plant compounds known as terpenes exhibit effects at a variety of receptors. In all, neither CBD or THC alone are as opportune as a mono therapy without other accompanying elements of the plant including phytocannabinoids and terpenes.

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Green Relief - Untitled Article

Green Relief

I was first introduced to the topic of Epigenetics in 2008 at a business conference in Florida, and as a medical professional I was immediately intrigued. 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).

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Rationale for Genetically Guided Cannabis Therapy

Green Relief

I was first introduced to the topic of Epigenetics in 2008 at a business conference in Florida, and as a medical professional I was immediately intrigued. 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).

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The Endocannabinoid System: Here’s How it Keeps You Healthy and Happy

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Because this is such a complicated topic, wrapping your head around everything requires some patience and dedication. Let’s check out the most notable aspects of this topic, which we’ll cover in great depth, one at a time. Further educating yourself on this complex and fascinating topic can bring you nothing but good.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

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It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ). Research into the plant’s chemical compounds has also revealed a rich array of terpenes and flavonoids that may also account for the plant’s therapeutic effects (Kotsirilos and McGregor 2021 ). London: Sage; 2007.