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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

Project CBD

Ten years ago, most cannabis consumers couldn’t tell a terpene from a cannabinoid. Cannabis flower is categorized according to terpene profile. Sure, terpenes impart desirable flavors and aromas. 1 Now it turns out that some terpenes also may contribute to the cannabis high. But today things are different.

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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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Top Questions about Terpenes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Terpenes are fragile, natural chemical compounds found in many plants and even some animal products. In fact, many of us are already somewhat familiar with terpenes, even if we don’t know it. That’s because terpenes are responsible for the unique aroma and flavor of many different kinds of products. How Are Terpenes Extracted?

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The Role of Terpenes in Medical Cannabis: Benefits, Synergy, and Personalizing Your Experience

United Patients Group

When discussing the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis, the conversation often revolves around cannabinoids like THC and CBD. However, another critical class of compounds called terpenes plays a significant role in the overall cannabis experience.

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The Best Terpenes for Insomnia

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Various natural compounds found in the cannabis plant, called cannabinoids and terpenes, may help alleviate these symptoms quite effectively for some people. In that spirit, this blog will help you understand the difference between terpenes and cannabinoids. What Are Cannabinoids? What’s in a Bud?

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Terpenes in Medical Cannabis: Unlocking the Power of Aromatherapy in Healing

United Patients Group

While cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, are the most well-known components of the cannabis plant, there is another group of naturally occurring compounds that play a crucial role in the overall therapeutic properties of cannabis: terpenes. Key aspects of terpenes include: 1.

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Terpene Spotlight: Farnesene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabis has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal aid to treatment numerous ailments. 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.

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