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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

The best type of cannabis to treat nausea is a Type I or Type II strain with a terpene profile that includes limonene or humulene. A 2011 article in the British Journal of Pharmacology identified the importance of the CB1 receptor in reducing or increasing nausea levels, finding that stimulating the CB1 receptor could suppress vomiting.

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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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What is a CBD flower?

Cannabis Law Report

CBD flowers contain cannabinoids and terpenes that contribute to their medical and health benefits. When smoking a part of or the entire flower, you enjoy numerous cannabinoids and terpenes that work in unison to provide health benefits to your body. CBD flower has numerous benefits, such as pain relief and relaxation.

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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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Does Marijuana Make You Lazy?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

There are over 120 different types of cannabis terpenes and every strain has a unique composition. There are plenty of bogus brands that add artificial flavoring instead of using natural terpenes. However, the opposite seems to be true in most cases. 1] Malceva, M., Vikmane, M., & Stramkale, V. Environ Exp Biol , 9 , 61-69.

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Cannabis Can Both Suppress and Strengthen the Immune System

Greencamp

They are located in practically every system of the body, including the central nervous, immune, circulatory, digestive, reproductive, respiratory, endocrine, lymphatic and muscular system. Marnett; Cannabinoids, Endocannabinoids and Cancer; December 2011; 599–612. Marnett; Cannabinoids, Endocannabinoids and Cancer; Dec 2011; 599-612.

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

Greencamp

What’s also very important to mention when consuming cannabinoid-based derivatives for medicinal purposes, it is of utmost importance to consume products that aren’t isolated compounds , but instead have a full-spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes in them, just like the real plant.