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Terpenes in Medical Cannabis: Unlocking the Power of Aromatherapy in Healing

United Patients Group

Medical cannabis has garnered tremendous attention and acceptance in recent years, with a growing body of research exploring its potential therapeutic benefits for a range of health conditions. Key aspects of terpenes include: 1.

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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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Cannabis Terpenes, Part 1

FloridaMarijuana.net

As cannabis becomes more mainstream, more accepted as a medicine and more utilized worldwide, the plants’ botany and chemical makeup are being researched and dissected. Cannabis sativa , the Latin name for the cannabis plant, produces a resin that supports the medicinal and psychoactive properties within the plan.

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

United Patients Group

However, much of the conversation surrounding medical cannabis focuses on the two primary cannabinoids: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). Terpenes are organic compounds in various plants, including cannabis, responsible for their distinct aroma and flavor profiles.

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Understanding Cannabis Terpenes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Have you ever wondered why different strains of cannabis have such different aromas? These aromas are caused by naturally occurring chemical compounds called terpenes, which are found in most plants and are responsible for giving them their odor. Most plants contain a variety of terpenes, and cannabis has over 100.

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Terpene Spotlight: Myrcene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Just like all other plants, the Cannabis plant produces and excretes beneficial essential oils. These essential oils are called Terpenes, and while research is still evolving, science has proven that these oils can drastically improve a patient’s quality of life. Over 100 cannabis-based Terpenes have been discovered.

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Terpene Spotlight: Farnesene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabis has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal aid to treatment numerous ailments. The entire cannabis plant is beneficial. There is archeological evidence that proves that humans have used cannabis for at least 10,000 years; recorded history, for at least 5,000 years. Cannabis also has terpenes.

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