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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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Terpene Spotlight: Farnesene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabis also has terpenes. Terpenes are can be thought of like the essential oils of the cannabis plant. Terpenes are the chemical compounds within the cannabis plant that work concurrently with cannabinoids. The terpenes are responsible for the aroma, flavor and the specific effects within each cannabis strain.

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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. Some of the most prevalent terpenes in medical cannabis include: 1.

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

United Patients Group

While these compounds are undoubtedly crucial in determining the therapeutic potential of cannabis, another lesser-discussed component, terpenes, plays a vital role in defining each strain’s unique characteristics and may offer additional therapeutic benefits.

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Terpene Spotlight: Pulegone

FloridaMarijuana.net

Trytek and Fiedurek , in their article titled “ Terpenes: Substances Useful in Human Healthcare ,” established that “Terpenes are naturally occurring substances produced by a wide variety of plants and animals. Many terpenes exist within the same cannabis plant thus proving the efficacy of the entire plant. According to P.M.

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Terpene Spotlight: Terpineol

FloridaMarijuana.net

Essential oils, which are distilled from flowers, leaves, stems, the bark or roots of a specific plant, contained terpenes, aldehydes, esters, alcohols and other chemical molecules. Cannabis and its terpenes synchronize their chemical effects by working concurrently. The post Terpene Spotlight: Terpineol appeared first on.

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Terpene Spotlight: Myrcene

FloridaMarijuana.net

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. Cannabis and its Terpenes synchronize their chemical effects by working concurrently. Because of Terpenes, each cannabis strain possesses a distinct taste and scent.

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