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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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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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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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What Causes the Pungent “Skunk” Aroma of Marijuana? (Hint: Not Terpenes)

Leafly

It should smell strongly and distinctly like weed, no matter what subtler accents are present. Hint: Not Terpenes) appeared first on Leafly. We all have our preferences, but most cannasseurs would agree on one thing: any weed worth talking about should smell pungent.

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Best strains and terpenes for anxiety

The Cannigma

There are complex interactions between cannabinoids, terpenes, the endocannabinoid system, your hormones and your brain, and research is still in the early stages, so there’s a lot we don’t know. But what we do know is certain terpenes and specific types of cannabis have been linked with reducing anxiety or its symptoms.

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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. ADHD, attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that often presents in inattentiveness, impulse problems, and overactivity. Best terpenes for ADHD. Best strains for relaxing.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

We also don’t know which, if any, terpenes have an effect on creativity. The best strains for creativity are Type II, with a balance of THC and CBD and a terpene profile that includes pinene, linalool, and beta-caryophyllene. Best terpenes for creativity. 19 Eucalyptol (a.k.a. Best strains for creativity.

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