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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

Such products rely on chemical enhancers (called excipients) like ethanol, propylene glycol, oleic acid, and even terpenes to help cannabinoids sneak past the skin barrier and into the bloodstream. A July 2024 article in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research evaluates a topical CBD creams ability to relieve muscle soreness after exercise.

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Does Weed Expire? Everything You Need to Know

Miss Marijuana

Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or a curious newbie, this article will answer all your questions and more. Signs of Expired Weed: Loss of Aroma : Terpenes, the compounds responsible for weed’s smell, degrade quickly. In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about cannabis shelf life. What Happens When Weed Expires?

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Breaking Down Confusing Cannabis Terminology

Veriheal

This article will go over some commonly used terms found in the cannabis lingo that can be unclear and easily confused for many people. As legalization and innovation continue to spread, cannabis terms are being introduced, forgotten, or commonly misused, which can make the language of cannabis confusing for both new and experienced users.

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Why Hundreds of UK Patients are Buying their Medical Cannabis Illegally

Veriheal

This article explores the history and structure of the UK’s medical cannabis framework alongside information comparing full-spectrum cannabis therapies to legal medicinal cannabis products. What does this say about the structure and limitations of the UK’s legal medical cannabis system?

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Review: Cinnamon Milk by Cresco

Illinois News Joint

Once I started growing my own medicine, I became so obsessed with strain names I interviewed breeders and wrote an article about How to name a strain. The primary terpenes included linalool, limonene, and caryophyllene. In general, most strains are named after their aroma, flavor, or parent strains. This batch tested at 0.67% THC, 25.5%

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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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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

Project CBD

Ten years ago, most cannabis consumers couldn’t tell a terpene from a cannabinoid. Cannabis flower is categorized according to terpene profile. Sure, terpenes impart desirable flavors and aromas. 1 Now it turns out that some terpenes also may contribute to the cannabis high. But today things are different.

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