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Terpene Spotlight: Pinene

FloridaMarijuana.net

A 2015 study determined that pine needle oil from crude extract of pine needles has been used as an anti-cancer agent in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally, Pinene will boost concentration and alertness. Some of the strains that possess the Pinene terpene are: Jack Herer , Sativa. Pinene, naturally, has an aroma of pine.

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Jamaica’s Ganja Shortage: ‘Cultural Embarrassment’ or Clickbait?

The Cannigma

‘We no longer have our sativa, it’s all hybrid ganja.’ We no longer have our sativa, it’s all hybrid ganja. In 2015, Jamaica decriminalized the possession of up to 2 ounces of cannabis, which is now subject to a small fine. .’ (An organic marijuana farm in Negril, Jamaica, by Erik Klietsch/Shutterstock).

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What is the strongest strain of weed?

The Cannigma

But beyond the usual terms like “Kush,” “Haze,” “Indica,” or “Sativa,” the majority of cannabis strains can be organized into three general categories : Type 1, Type II, and Type III. Terpenes can produce a variety of effects, and the concentration or variety of terpenes in a particular strain can make a big impact on how you feel.

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Marijuana & COVID-19: Top Studies [August 2020]

CannaMD

The study, conducted on human peripheral blood mononuclear cells from healthy donors, induced inflammation and performed cytotoxicity tests prior to a cytokine storm experiment to ensure cell viability in the testing concentrations. sativa is a novel and crucial finding. But what does marijuana have to do with ACE2?

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Wake and bake: why it feels different and how to do it right

The Cannigma

A similar 2015 study of 2-AG , the second major endocannabinoid, reported the lowest concentrations during midsleep, followed by a rapid rise in the morning and a peak in the early to midafternoon. These are usually considered sativas, although it makes more sense to classify cannabis by its chemical composition.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

On the other hand, a 2015 study found that large doses of THC can actually make you less creative. While the standard method of choosing cannabis strains is to look at the indica/ sativa divide , this is actually a poor method of determining how a strain will affect you. How to choose cannabis for creativity.

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Top Questions about Terpenes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The most common terpene found in cannabis is myrcene, which is found in high concentrations in the majority of cannabis strains. Pinene is also commonly found in most cannabis strains, just not in as high a concentration as myrcene. Do Terpenes Determine if a Cannabis Strain is Indica or Sativa? Medicinal Plants , 333–359.

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