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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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Top Questions about Terpenes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Terpenes are fragile, natural chemical compounds found in many plants and even some animal products. In fact, many of us are already somewhat familiar with terpenes, even if we don’t know it. That’s because terpenes are responsible for the unique aroma and flavor of many different kinds of products. How Are Terpenes Extracted?

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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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Terpene Spotlight: Farnesene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabis has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal aid to treatment numerous ailments. 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.

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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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Terpene Spotlight: Bergamotene

FloridaMarijuana.net

As researchers dive into the depths of the cannabinoid system it is becoming clear that cannabis terpenes are just as vital to a plant’s efficacy as are THC and CBD. Watson and published in Marijuana and the Cannabinoids (2007; edited by Mahmoud A. Cannabis and its Terpenes synchronize their chemical effects by working concurrently.

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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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