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Ask The Green Nurse: Puff with Caution: Safer Cannabinoid Options for Asthma Patients

The Cannigma

While tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has bronchodilatory properties that relax airway muscles, the harmful particles in smoke often counteract these benefits by irritating sensitive lung tissue. This adjustment allowed her to rely less on THC products while still occasionally enjoying an edible for relaxation and enjoyment. Project CBD.)

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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

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They act on the entire body (and thus may produce mild psychoactivity if THC is involved); they also last longer, and take effect more slowly. 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.

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Cannabis for Chronic Pain Relief: A New Clinical Framework

The Cannigma

Strain profiles, cannabinoid and terpene ratios, and even the patient’s personal goals—like whether they want to feel psychoactive effects or not—all shape the therapeutic response. The clinician’s section serves as a practical reference, distilling essential data and protocols to support informed decision-making.

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THCa: The Legal Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Behind the Buzz

The Cannigma

What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Taking Over Flower, Edibles, and Beverages Overview of THCa THCa (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the acidic precursor to THC, the cannabinoid best known for making you feel high. But unlike THC, THCa doesn’t cause intoxication in its raw form. Delta-9 THC by dry weight.

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Breaking Down Confusing Cannabis Terminology

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Because tobacco is mixed with the ground flower used in this smokable, the THC high from smoking a spliff is less intense and is accompanied by a heady nicotine buzz. 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. You can use either.

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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

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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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Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

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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.