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Why and How Does Marijuana Work? Understanding Cannabinoids

Cannabis Cheri

Due to its psychoactive properties, THC gets all the hype, but it is only one of about 60 cannabinoids found in marijuana. Ingesting marijuana is just supplementing the cannabinoids that our body naturally produces. Cannabis is not the only plant that produces cannabinoids. Understanding Cannabinoids.

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Cannabinoid-Bathed Worms Want to Binge on High-Calorie Foods

Veriheal

Historical sources show that people as early as 300 BCE were aware of cannabis’ appetite-stimulating effects —particularly for sweet and savory food—but who’d have thought that worms (that’s right, worms) also get a case of “the munchies” after being exposed to cannabinoids?

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Cannabinoid: What is THCjd?

PrestoDoctor

THCjd, also known as Tetrahydrocannabinol jd, is a cannabinoid that has gained attention in recent years. With the increasing popularity of cannabis products, it is important to understand what THCjd is and whether it is safe for consumption. THCjd is a recent cannabinoid discovery as of 2020. How Does THCjd Work?

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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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Terpene Spotlight: Phytol

FloridaMarijuana.net

THC and CBD are two popular cannabinoids, and have been used medicinally for centuries. Phytol is considered a diterpene , present in cannabis extracts, as a breakdown product of chlorophyll and tocopherol. When terpenes and cannabinoids interact together, there is a heightened efficacy for medical marijuana patients.

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Research Suggests That High Potency THC Products Aren’t For Everyone

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Psychologists and other medical professionals have long warned against the potential impact of cannabis on the brain, including presenting with psychosis as a result. Therefore, it is important to avoid potency and heavy consumption which could induce psychosis in heavy consumers. Target different therapeutic cannabinoids.

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Terpene Spotlight: Pinene

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. Additionally, the team stated that “Terpenes are also presented as skin penetration enhancers and agents involved in the prevention and therapy of several inflammatory diseases.

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