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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.

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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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Understanding the Role of Terpenes in Medical Cannabis: Benefits and Applications

United Patients Group

Medical marijuana has gained significant recognition for its potential therapeutic benefits, ranging from pain management to anxiety relief. However, much of the conversation surrounding medical cannabis focuses on the two primary cannabinoids: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol).

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

Cannabis Cheri

What Are Marijuana 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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Common Cannabinoids In Everyday Life

LifeCannMD

Prevailing thought associates Cannabinoids with the Cannabis plant. However, the human body contains many cannabinoid receptors that are regularly activated by cannabinoids that are found in everyday common products and foods. The ECS is the network of cannabinoid receptors already present in humans and animals.

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Cannabis Terpenes 101: What are they and how do they affect the body?

Canna Care Docs

When discussing the effects and characteristics of different cannabis strains, we often refer to cannabinoids , or the percentages of THC, CBD and other cannabinoids they contain. But there is another lesser-known compound that has an important role in the aromas, flavors and effects produced by the cannabis plant: terpenes.