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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. Ask your MMJ doctor about the terpenes you need!

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Understanding Cannabis Flavonoids

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

When it comes to commonly discussed compounds found in cannabis, terpenes follow close behind cannabinoids. Terpenes have long been associated with the way in which cannabis flower appears and tastes. It’s important to note, though, that cannabinoids and terpenes are not the only types of compounds found in cannabis.

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Does Marijuana Make You Lazy?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In reality, people using marijuana during this time may have been self-medicating for a mental condition, choosing to use a different coping mechanism than the pharmaceuticals available at the time, pursuing better sleep, or simply enjoying a nontraditional method of increasing productivity and creativity. 1] Malceva, M.,

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Cannabis Can Both Suppress and Strengthen the Immune System

Greencamp

Conditions that are most affected by chronic inflammation are: Migraines and headaches. Insomnia and other sleep disorders. For all these conditions it is crucial to suppress the immune system response, and this can be achieved by consuming precise and regulated doses of cannabinoids. Anxiety and frequent mood swings.

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Does Cannabis Treat Anxiety or Increase It? An In-Depth Look

Greencamp

Read on to learn about how cannabis is related to anxiety, and how it could possibly be used to treat the condition. A higher dose can increase anxiety while a lower dose can reduce it, and help with sleep and relaxation. READ: Cannabis Terpenes and Their Effects Explained (Complete Guide). How cannabis relates to anxiety.

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Banana Kush autoflower seeds

Cannabis Law Report

These sedating sensations soon become overly convincing, forcing you to close your eyes and drift off to sleep. The unique flavor and smell of this marijuana strain are a result of its amazing blend of terpenes. It’s believed that this specific terpene can also provide relief from stress and anxiety.

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NO BRAINER: CBD AND THC FOR HEAD INJURIES

Green Relief

These plant cannabinoids were also deemed useful for treating other neurodegenerative conditions, “such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and HIV dementia.”. A 2011 article in the British Journal of Pharmacology describes the ECS as “a self-protective mechanism” that kicks into high gear in response to a stroke or TBI.

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