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Terpene Spotlight: Caryophyllene

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In “ The Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential” written by Franjo Grotenhermen and Ethan Russo, the authors cite the 1964 discovery of THC by Gaoni and Mechoulam. Terpenes appear in abundance within nature, and it’s estimated that over 20,000 terpenes exist within our ecosystems.

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Cannabis Terpenes, Part 3: A Few of Our Favorite Terpenes

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THC and CBD are two popular cannabinoids, and have been used medicinally for centuries. Cannabis also has terpenes. Terpenes are can be thought of like the essential oils of the cannabis plant. Edition (2001): Medicinal plants contain a variety of bioactive compounds such as terpenes, which are composed of essential oils.

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Best strains and terpenes for ADHD

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To find the best kind of cannabis for you, focus on the cannabinoid and terpene profiles, rather than the strain names. The endocannabinoid system has a complex relationship with dopamine production and cannabis use is one way of supplementing cannabinoid levels. Best terpenes for ADHD. How cannabis can help with ADHD.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

The best type of cannabis to treat nausea is a Type I or Type II strain with a terpene profile that includes limonene or humulene. But what about CBD , which is usually considered the “more medical” cannabinoid? THC is the cannabinoid with the most research behind it for reducing nausea, while CBD doesn’t have quite the same effect.

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Terpene Spotlight: Geraniol

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In “ The Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential” written by Franjo Grotenhermen and Ethan Russo, the authors cite the 1964 discovery of THC by Gaoni and Mechoulam. Terpenes appear in abundance within nature, and over 20,000 (approximately) terpenes exist within our ecosystems.

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Best strains and terpenes for seniors

The Cannigma

The best strain for each individual is subjective, but often the best strains for the elderly are Type II or Type III (balanced THC:CBD and high CBD chemovars, respectively) with a terpene profile that includes limonene, linalool, pinene, or myrcene. In other words – the cannabinoid preparation worked. Related Stories. Pain relief.

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What are cannabis chemovars and chemotypes?

The Cannigma

Chemotypes : Types of cannabis that are grouped by their most abundant cannabinoid. Chemovars: Types of cannabis which are loosely defined and grouped, based on at least one or two of the most abundant cannabinoids and two-to-four main terpenes. For example, Type 1 cannabis is THC dominant. Type I: THC dominant.

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