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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

A 2002 study found that smoking cannabis increased blood flow in the frontal lobe, an area that’s thought to play an important role in abstract thought, creative thinking and sensory processing. Indica and sativa are plant names that refer to the physical differences between the plant, not the chemical compound within the nugs.

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Best strains and terpenes for focus and flow state

The Cannigma

A 2002 study found that cannabis increases blood flow to the frontal lobe of the brain. Most cannabis products are advertised by the sativa or indica classification model, but this actually is not the best way to pick your strain. But this isn’t the only area of the brain affected by cannabis consumption.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

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Developed in 2003, this indica dominant hybrid (70% indica, 30% sativa), is a combination of another two famous strains, Big Bud and Purple Urkle, and has a taste and aroma reminiscent of berry and grape. Like most potent indica strains, it’s perfect for a wide variety of conditions. Granddaddy Purple. Harlequin.

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What Are Terpenes And What Do They Do?

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are usually indicas with sedative effects. A 2002 study suggests its sedative properties can help treat insomnia. Myrcene is the most abundant of terpenes. The aroma of Myrcene is earthy and musky – similar to cloves. Strains that contain 0.5% It’s also been useful in reducing inflammation and treating chronic pain.

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Best strains and terpenes for period pain

The Cannigma

Dr. Ethan Russo, a renowned cannabis scientist, published a paper in 2002 detailing historical uses of cannabis in women’s health. Indica and sativa labels are also fairly useless when it comes to predicting experience since these terms describe the plant type, not the chemicals in the nugs.

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Shemshemet: Cannabis in Ancient Egypt

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Nunn, 2002). Kyphi is recognizable to-day in “keef,” the popular name for the smokeable variety of the herb Cannabis Indica or Indian Hemp. Cannabis Indica is none other than our friend hashish…. It… was administered by mouth, rectum, vagina, bandaged the skin, applied to the eyes, and by fumigation.