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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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The Terp Talk: Are There Terpenes in Your Tinctures?   

United Patients Group

Tinctures, liquid extracts derived from plants or herbs, are typically consumed orally—either dropped under the tongue or mixed with a drink. In cannabis plants, the most common terpene is Myrcene. In cannabis plants, the most common terpene is Myrcene. Thus, the extraction technique becomes crucial.

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Featured Brand: Glorious Extracts

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In 2019, Glorious Extracts became a licensed cannabis facility in Arizona. However, this modern cannabis company was far from new to the industry. In fact, Glorious Extracts has been serving the Valley area since 2012, when it first began providing high-quality resin, rosin, and other cannabis products to the local community.

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Terpene Talk – Using Cannabis-Derived Terpenes to Find Your Perfect Strain

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Cannabis lovers enjoy products for a number of reasons. It’s terpenes, or “terps.” Most plants contain a whole bunch of terpenes. Cannabis has over one hundred of them! Terpenes” is much easier to say. Terpenes make some marijuana smell fruity while other strains are spicy, floral, or earthy.

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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. Over 140 terpenes have been identified in cannabis.

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