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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

Such products rely on chemical enhancers (called excipients) like ethanol, propylene glycol, oleic acid, and even terpenes to help cannabinoids sneak past the skin barrier and into the bloodstream. Let us know References: 1. They also employ special delivery systems like adhesive patches, hydrogels, and nano-emulsions. Lefebvre, .;

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Increase Cannabis Yield with Proven Techniques

Medicinal Genomics

The volume of water used in a single irrigation event is referred to as “shot size” and it is frequently expressed as a percentage of the overall substrate volume. 24.4C) enhances color, terpene retention, and resin production in late flower. Mid-Flower. Late Flower. Gradually reducing temperatures to 70-76F (21.1-24.4C)

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Breaking Down Confusing Cannabis Terminology

Veriheal

So, even though you can use medical cannabis as an adult when people refer to adult-use marijuana, they are typically talking about recreational use. Hemp oil vs. CBD Oil Hemp specifically refers to cannabis sativa plants whose parts contain 0.3% Relatedly, an eighth of cannabis refers to an eighth of an ounce of weed, or 3.5

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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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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. But today things are different.

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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.

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