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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

Project CBD

Ten years ago, most cannabis consumers couldn’t tell a terpene from a cannabinoid. Cannabis flower is categorized according to terpene profile. Sure, terpenes impart desirable flavors and aromas. 1 Now it turns out that some terpenes also may contribute to the cannabis high. What they found runs the gamut.

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

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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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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

More than half of cannabis users report the plant increases their creativity. We also don’t know which, if any, terpenes have an effect on creativity. So if you’re consuming cannabis to get your creative brain firing, what strains should you reach for? Scientists are divided on what cannabis can do for creativity.

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Best strains and terpenes for PTSD

The Cannigma

The biggest factors in influencing your high are how much and what type of weed you use, as well as the symptoms you want to treat. There isn’t one singular strain that is best for treating PTSD, but rather certain chemical profiles to look for depending on what you’re treating. What is CBG? Related Stories. An estimated 3.5%

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Best strains and terpenes for ADHD

The Cannigma

To find the best kind of cannabis for you, focus on the cannabinoid and terpene profiles, rather than the strain names. 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.

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What Is Beta-Caryophyllene?

The Cannigma

Beta-caryophyllene (b-caryophyllene or BCP) is one of the most abundant terpenes found in cannabis. Often simply referred to as caryophyllene, this naturally occurring terpene is not just present in cannabis — it is quite common among plants, including many fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

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The nose knows: how to identify common scents from terpenes

The Cannigma

But once you’ve spent some time with the plant, the nuances and complexities appear. These odors are thanks to terpenes, chemical compounds that contribute to both the smell and taste of cannabis, and perhaps certain effects of different strains as well. Best strains and terpenes for anxiety. Common terpenes in cannabis.

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