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Terpene Spotlight: Myrcene

FloridaMarijuana.net

These essential oils are called Terpenes, and while research is still evolving, science has proven that these oils can drastically improve a patient’s quality of life. Cannabis and its Terpenes synchronize their chemical effects by working concurrently. Because of Terpenes, each cannabis strain possesses a distinct taste and scent.

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Terpenes! What Are They? And Why Do They Matter?

Peninsula Alternative Health

Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals which are responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors. In cannabis, terpenes are found in the trichomes (the small resin glands) on the surface of buds. Terpenes boast several unique combinations of therapeutic properties.

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Best strains and terpenes for pain management

The Cannigma

The best type of cannabis for dealing with chronic pain tends to be type I or type II strain with a terpene profile that includes linalool, pinene, beta-caryophyllene, limonene, or myrcene. When shopping for a strain for chronic pain, look for one that matches the cannabinoid and terpene profile, not one that matches the strain name exactly.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

We also don’t know which, if any, terpenes have an effect on creativity. The best strains for creativity are Type II, with a balance of THC and CBD and a terpene profile that includes pinene, linalool, and beta-caryophyllene. On the other hand, a 2015 study found that large doses of THC can actually make you less creative.

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Terpenes! What Are They? And Why Do They Matter?

Peninsula Alternative Health

Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals which are responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors. In cannabis, terpenes are found in the trichomes (the small resin glands) on the surface of buds. Terpenes boast several unique combinations of therapeutic properties.

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Cannabis Terpenes Are Now Being Orchestrated to Deliver Specific Experiences

Marijuana Packaging

An innovative company called Lucid Mood is using cannabis terpenes to change that and may redefine the trajectory of the marijuana industry in the process. The Lucid Mood pens adhere to a one-to-one ratio of THC to CBD backing a concoction of terpenes in a solution of essential oils, resulting in a relatively light psychoactive response.

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What is the strongest strain of weed?

The Cannigma

Instead, it’s better to take a more holistic look at cannabis chemovars, their cannabinoid and terpene profile – and your own personal tastes and goals. This will tell you how much THC and CBD the strain has, indicate the presence of minor cannabinoids, and identify which terpenes are present in a particular chemovar (strain). .

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