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Breaking Down Confusing Cannabis Terminology

Veriheal

Strains that feature OG in the name belong to a special lineage of hybrid cannabis plants descended from the legendary OG Kush strain. So, even though you can use medical cannabis as an adult when people refer to adult-use marijuana, they are typically talking about recreational use. Marijuana or Cannabis?

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

Cannabis Cheri

Terpenes interact with cannabinoids and are integral to what scientists call “the entourage effect” of whole plant medicine. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant’s parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene.

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

Cannabis Cheri

Terpenes interact with cannabinoids and are integral to what scientists call “the entourage effect” of whole plant medicine. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant's parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene.

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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. Blue Dream, Hybrid. OG Kush, Hybrid. When terpenes and cannabinoids interact together, there is a heightened efficacy for medical marijuana patients.

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Navigating the World of Medical Marijuana Strains: A Guide for Patients and Healthcare Providers

United Patients Group

Marijuana strains are commonly categorized into three primary types: indica, sativa, and hybrids – each with distinctive traits and potential medicinal effects. Hybrid Strains : As the name implies, hybrid strains are a combination of indica and sativa genetics, curated to provide a balanced blend of the two.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Following this, there is a growing body of evidence which shows that cannabinoids may also inhibit interleukin-6, which is an inflammatory protein associated with autoimmune diseases. Humans and other mammals produce compounds called endocannabinoids (which are coincidentally similar to active compounds found in cannabis— cannabinoids).

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What are cannabis landrace strains?

The Cannigma

If you’ve ever consumed cannabis, you probably already know that the plant has many different varieties, commonly referred to as strains. These “strain hunters,” as they are now commonly referred to, brought landrace indicas back from places like the Himalayas and Kush mountains.

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