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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: 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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Important Terpenes in Medical Marijuana

CannaMD

When you go to a medical marijuana treatment center, you will be presented with a variety of different cannabis strain options, most of which have very unique flavor profiles. This is largely due to the effect of terpenes. Terpenes are the main constituents of essential oils as well.

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Best strains and terpenes for anxiety

The Cannigma

Anxiety is one of the major reasons why people consume cannabis. Even before this was an area of scientific interest, cannabis lovers knew this plant could calm them down. Of course, like all things, it’s more complicated than “cannabis fixes anxiety.” The 8 best cannabis grow boxes in 2022. Related Stories.

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Understanding Cannabis Terpenes and Their Effects

Veriheal

Many may not know that cannabis terpenes play a significant role in the benefits and effects of the cannabis plant. In fact, terpenes interact with these chemical compounds and change effects. What are Terpenes? How Terpenes Affect Marijuana. Differences Between Terpenes and THC. Terpene #1: Myrcene.

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Best strains and terpenes for ADHD

The Cannigma

For people with ADHD, cannabis has long been a source of relief and support. Despite the prevalence of ADHD diagnosis over the past 20 years, it is still a relatively poorly understood neurological disorder, and cannabis use was not looked on favorably. How cannabis can help with ADHD. The 8 best cannabis grow boxes in 2022.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

More than half of cannabis users report the plant increases their creativity. They say cannabis can lower inhibition and self-judgment while allowing you to connect with yourself and a new way of looking at things. Whether or not cannabis impacts creativity is a challenging thing to measure. How cannabis can boost creativity.

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