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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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Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

Cannabis Cheri

What Are Terpenes? Terpenes are the compounds that give plants, not just marijuana plants but all plants, their aromas. From the plant’s perspective, terpenes provide it with natural protection from bacteria, fungus, insects and other environmental threats. Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis.

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Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

Cannabis Cheri

? What Are Terpenes? Terpenes are the compounds that give plants, not just marijuana plants but all plants, their aromas. From the plant’s perspective, terpenes provide it with natural protection from bacteria, fungus, insects and other environmental threats.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

Cannabis has been used to help combat vomiting in medical spaces since the 1980s, but plant lovers have known about the seemingly magical effects of weed for decades longer. 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.

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Best strains and terpenes for sleep

The Cannigma

Hitting the hay is often listed as a reason why people consume cannabis, but does the science support this? Research around cannabis is still a young field, and knowledge is changing quickly. Cultivars included in this article: Canna-Tsu Bubba Kush Critical Mass Stephen Hawking Kush Harlequin Harmony Rose.

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Best strains and terpenes for pain management

The Cannigma

One of the most common uses of medical cannabis is to treat chronic pain. In fact, modern research on cannabis and pain dates back to before 1975. There have been a number of preclinical and clinical trials studying cannabis’ effects on pain. Strain names aren’t regulated and are a poor indicator of how cannabis will affect you.

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How STIIIZY uses cannabis-derived terpenes to drive authenticity

Leafly

STIIIZY makes vape pods featuring cannabis-derived terpenes and liquid live resin so California consumers can enjoy true full-spectrum extracts anywhere they go. The post How STIIIZY uses cannabis-derived terpenes to drive authenticity appeared first on Leafly.