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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

A 2012 study found that people with naturally low creativity experienced boosted creativity when they consumed cannabis – at least when looking at divergent thinking and verbal fluency. 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 sleep

The Cannigma

Forget strain names , and don’t lose yourself in the indica/sativa debate; these are not reliable indicators of how a strain will affect you. But if staying asleep is the issue, an edible or some cannabis oil may be better suited to the task. Make sure you’re using essential oils that are food-grade. Good strains for sleep.

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If you like how cannabis smells – does that mean it’ll be better for you?

The Cannigma

Terpenes are the primary molecules responsible for the smells of cannabis and are also the primary constituents in essential oils. If you like the smell of a particular cannabis strain, you can thank terpenes for that. Why smell is a key factor . Can we really detect the smells that work best for us?

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Here’s how damaging chronic inflammation might be: A study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation in 2012 found evidence that prolonged inflammatory proteins may contribute to developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. ( If you’d like to stay clear-headed(and THC-free) CBD oil is your only alternative. Harlequin.

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Featured Cannabis Brand: AZ Nectar Farms

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The Phoenix-based cannabis brand has been building its cannabis selection since 2012 when it began researching and cultivating various strains for medical use. Whether you prefer sativa-heavy, indica-heavy, or balanced hybrid strains, finding the right flower for your next smoke sesh is simple. DRIP Oils + Extracts. Select Oil.

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Best strains and terpenes for anxiety

The Cannigma

Transl Psychiatry 2, e94 (2012). If you’re using cannabis to mitigate or alleviate anxiety symptoms, don’t be fooled by the indica/sativa debate. Additionally, essential oils are rich sources of terpenes, so you could combine these the next time you consume cannabis. 7 Leweke, F., Piomelli, D., Pahlisch, F.

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Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy

StrainConnect

Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid. And while were at it, wed like to debunk the idea surrounding "indica" being a "nighttime strain," "sativa" being an "uplifting/daytime strain" and "hybrid" being a mix of indica and sativa. Sound similar to essential oils? 2012, February 24).