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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

Project CBD recently reported on studies indicating that cannabis terpenes — the compounds that give the plant its robust and distinctive smell — activate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. What’s more, in the presence of THC (also a CB1 agonist), terpenes appear to modulate cannabinoid activity in varied and interesting ways.

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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

The endocannabinoid system consists of cannabinoid receptors all over the body. Medical marijuana and cannabinoids can be used to treat a patient’s physical and psychological health, alleviating the debilitating symptoms of PTSD. Blue Dream is a hybrid that’s very popular because of the sativa-dominant attributes. Blue Dream.

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Terpene Spotlight: Caryophyllene

FloridaMarijuana.net

In “ The Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential” written by Franjo Grotenhermen and Ethan Russo, the authors cite the 1964 discovery of THC by Gaoni and Mechoulam. Caryophyllene binds to cannabinoid receptors- the only terpene believed to do this. Hartsel, Alexandros Makriyannis, et al.

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Cannabis Terpenes, Part 3: A Few of Our Favorite Terpenes

FloridaMarijuana.net

THC and CBD are two popular cannabinoids, and have been used medicinally for centuries. A 2014 study published in the journal Anti-inflammatory and Anti-allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry found limonene to be an anti-inflammatory agent and it possessed tissue-repair properties. Cannabis also has terpenes.

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8 Best Strains For Sciatica

Miss Marijuana

Cannabinoid profile: Indica dominant hybrid (85% indica/15% sativa). Cannabinoid profile: 50% Indica/50% Sativa. Cannabinoid profile: Sativa dominant (70% sativa, 30% indica). Cannabinoid profile: 100% pure sativa strain. Cannabinoid profile: Indica dominant (60% indica/40% sativa).

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Study Finds Healthcare Providers Need More Education On Cannabis

MedicalJane

As more and more states legalize cannabis use, the demand for medical cannabis products and cannabinoid-based therapies continues to grow. Unfortunately, almost half of the group (40–50% depending on subject) felt unfamiliar with cannabinoid pharmacology and clinical applications. A total of 43% favored legal recreational cannabis.

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Three Delicious Raw Cannabis Smoothie Recipes

Project CBD

It was once a common assumption within the cannabis community that plant cannabinoids aren’t “activated” or useful until they are “decarbed” — short for decarboxylated — which refers to the process of heating cannabis before it is consumed. But that notion has proven to be way off the mark.