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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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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. Terpenes appear in abundance within nature, and it’s estimated that over 20,000 terpenes exist within our ecosystems.

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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. Cannabis also has terpenes. Terpenes are can be thought of like the essential oils of the cannabis plant. Edition (2001): Medicinal plants contain a variety of bioactive compounds such as terpenes, which are composed of essential oils.

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Terpene Spotlight: Limonene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabinoid Receptors , referred to as CB1 and CB2, are an essential part of the human body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system consists of cannabinoid receptors all over the body. Terpenes appear in abundance within nature, and it’s estimated that over 20,000 terpenes exist within our ecosystems.

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Terpene Spotlight: Eucalyptol

FloridaMarijuana.net

As researchers dive into the depths of the cannabinoid system it is becoming clear that cannabis terpenes are just as vital to a plant’s efficacy as are THC and CBD. Within the Cannabis plant there are terpenes, or natural essential oils which contribute to the plant’s efficacy and versatility. Muscle, joint & bone pain.

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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. But what about CBD , which is usually considered the “more medical” cannabinoid? THC is the cannabinoid with the most research behind it for reducing nausea, while CBD doesn’t have quite the same effect.

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Best strains and terpenes for PTSD

The Cannigma

But by having an understanding of the cannabinoid and terpene profile, you can simply use strain names as a starting point and explore the chemical profile of the chemovar from there. When choosing weed for dealing with anxiety or depression, look for terpenes that act as antidepressants and anxiety reducers: linalool pinene limonene.

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