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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

There is a growing body of anecdotal and scientific evidence that the “major cannabinoids” tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), certain “minor cannabinoids” (some without a name), and other cannabis compounds have antineoplastic action against cancer cells. THC binds to two types of cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2.

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Terpene Spotlight: Phytol

FloridaMarijuana.net

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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Terpene Spotlight: Pulegone

FloridaMarijuana.net

Trytek and Fiedurek , in their article titled “ Terpenes: Substances Useful in Human Healthcare ,” established that “Terpenes are naturally occurring substances produced by a wide variety of plants and animals. Many terpenes exist within the same cannabis plant thus proving the efficacy of the entire plant. According to P.M.

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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: Bisabolol

FloridaMarijuana.net

Often, patients are prescribed opioids and other pharmaceutical medications. Cannabis and its terpenes synchronize their chemical effects by working concurrently. There are over 140 confirmed (although scientists believe there are potentially tens of thousands of terpenes yet to be classified). Anti-irritant. Antioxidant.

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Terpene Spotlight: Eucalyptol

FloridaMarijuana.net

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 THC and CBD. Within the Cannabis plant there are terpenes, or natural essential oils which contribute to the plant’s efficacy and versatility. Super Lemon Haze. Bubba Kush.

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Terpene Spotlight: Delta-3-Carene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Often, patients are prescribed opioids and other pharmaceutical medications. The endocannabinoid system consists of cannabinoid receptors all over the body. These essential oils are called Terpenes, and while research is still evolving, science has proven that these oils can drastically improve a patient’s quality of life.

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