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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

Project CBD recently reported on studies indicating that cannabis terpenes — the compounds that give the plant its robust and distinctive smell — activate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. What’s more, in the presence of THC (also a CB1 agonist), terpenes appear to modulate cannabinoid activity in varied and interesting ways.

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Best strains and terpenes for ADHD

The Cannigma

To find the best kind of cannabis for you, focus on the cannabinoid and terpene profiles, rather than the strain names. 8 A 2017 study found that Sativex, a THC dominant nasal spray, had “nominally significant” improvements on hyperactivity and inattention. A high dose of THC can be more distracting than focusing.

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Best strains and terpenes for sleep

The Cannigma

There have been some studies around cannabinoids and certain terpenes effects on sleep, but most of this research is preclinical, which means it’s not tested on humans yet. To ensure you’re using the right strain for a good night’s rest, focus on the chemotype and terpene profiles of your weed. " THC and sleep.

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Terpene Spotlight: Nerolidol

FloridaMarijuana.net

In 2017, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a statement that the use of cannabis for the treatment of pain is supported by “well-controlled clinical trials and that there is substantial evidence that cannabis is an effective treatment for chronic pain in adults.”.

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Best strains and terpenes for PTSD

The Cannigma

Of the three types of strains (high THC, balanced, and high CBD), each one has a benefit in treating specific symptoms. But by having an understanding of the cannabinoid and terpene profile, you can simply use strain names as a starting point and explore the chemical profile of the chemovar from there.

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Terpene Spotlight: Phellandrene

FloridaMarijuana.net

The healing cannabis plant is complex and most notably known for the compounds THC and CBD. As researchers dive into the depths of the cannabinoid system it is becoming clear that cannabis terpenes are just as vital to a plant’s efficacy as are cannabinoids. Terpenes contribute to the characteristic odor and flavor of any plant.

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Cannabichromene, a Minor Cannabinoid with Major Upside

Project CBD

A Balancing Act with Choline It seems that one newly found mechanism of CBC might work synergistically with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), while also counteracting the effects of alpha-pinene, a terpene found in various cannabis chemovars and other botanicals. Life (Basel). 2023 Mar 9;13(3):742. doi: 10.3390/life13030742.