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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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Expert Gives Delta-8 THC Thumbs Down

Project CBD

Scialdone is currently founder and president of BetterChem Consulting , which provides consulting services worldwide in the chemical, food, plant essential oil, and cannabis industries. ” Explain what an isomer is and why the lack of information regarding novel THC isomers is problematic. Dr. Mark A.

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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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Terpene Spotlight: Pulegone

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabis has been a source of food, fuel, paper, and building materials, a textile fiber, and a folk medicine remedy for thousands of years. Edition (2001): Medicinal plants contain a variety of bioactive compounds such as terpenes, which are composed of essential oils. Cannabis has been used for human consumption for centuries.

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Terpene Spotlight: Farnesene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabis has been a source of food, fuel, paper, and building materials, a textile fiber, and a folk medicine remedy for thousands of years. THC and CBD are two popular cannabinoids, and have been used medicinally for centuries. Cannabis also has terpenes. The post Terpene Spotlight: Farnesene appeared first on.

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Best strains and terpenes for sleep

The Cannigma

There have been some studies around cannabinoids and certain terpenes effects on sleep, but most of this research is preclinical, which means it’s not tested on humans yet. To ensure you’re using the right strain for a good night’s rest, focus on the chemotype and terpene profiles of your weed. "

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