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Why cannabis can make your heart race

The Cannigma

This is believed to be due to a widening of the blood vessels, which is also responsible for those red eyes people get after using cannabis. In higher doses cannabis can also lead to a drop in blood pressure , resulting in dizziness and lightheadedness. Also, it’s worth keeping in mind that this can be very individualistic.

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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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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

First of all, these medications contain only one cannabinoid, usually just THC, while the actual cannabis plant is rich in numerous other cannabinoids and terpenes. References. Also, many patients simply do not tolerate synthetic cannabinoids well, as they can upset the stomach and make people even sicker.

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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.