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Dealing With THC-Induced Anxiety? A Citrusy-Smelling Terpene Can Help

Veriheal

A recent study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has uncovered something fascinating–a citrusy-smelling terpene showed promise in alleviating cannabis-induced anxiety and paranoia. Anxiety is a common side effect of cannabis use for many people, who are often searching for strains and terpenes that don’t cause it.

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Understanding Cannabis Terpenes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

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. If you’ve ever wondered what gives pine trees their unique scent or what makes orange peels smell so intense, it’s because of the terpenes.

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Best strains and terpenes for working out

The Cannigma

To find the best strain for working out, look for a blend of THC and CBD that provides a boost of energy, lightens or improves your mood, and has a terpene profile that includes pinene, myrcene, limonene, or humulene. Best terpenes for working out. Strains mentioned in this article include: ACDC Cannatonic Critical Mass Gelato.

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Best strains and terpenes for seniors

The Cannigma

Despite being in the early classes of the war on drugs, legalization has been good to people over 65. But when looking for strains for seniors, you’re better off to focus less on the strain name and more on the chemical profile of the cannabis – first evaluating which cannabinoids are present and then considering the terpenes.

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Best strains and terpenes for focus and flow state

The Cannigma

There is certainly some evidence that cannabis may be helpful with increasing focus, in the right dose with the right terpenes and cannabinoids. The best weed strains to help you focus have a balance of CBD and THC, are energizing and stress-relieving, and have a terpene profile that includes pinene, linalool, or beta-caryophyllene.

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

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

It’s terpenes, or “terps.” Most plants contain a whole bunch of terpenes. Terpenes” is much easier to say. Terpenes make some marijuana smell fruity while other strains are spicy, floral, or earthy. Terpenes make some marijuana smell fruity while other strains are spicy, floral, or earthy.

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Complete Guide to Eucalyptol, the ‘Minty’ Terpene with a Cooling Effect

Leafwell

As the legal cannabis industry has grown and changed over the past two years, we’ve gained a better understanding of how and why medical cannabis works the way it does for so many patients. Researchers have developed a far greater understanding of terpenes in research and science.