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Terpene Spotlight: Farnesene

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Cannabis also has terpenes. Terpenes are can be thought of like the essential oils of the cannabis plant. Terpenes are the chemical compounds within the cannabis plant that work concurrently with cannabinoids. The terpenes are responsible for the aroma, flavor and the specific effects within each cannabis strain.

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

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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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Terpene Spotlight: Phytol

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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. Terpenes are found throughout the the plant world. According to P.M.

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Terpene Spotlight: Pinene

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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. Terpenes appear in abundance within nature, and it’s estimated that over 20,000 terpenes exist within our ecosystems. Paduch, Kandefer-Szersze?, Blue Dream, Hybrid.

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Terpene Spotlight: Pulegone

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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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Terpene Spotlight: Limonene

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Each strain of medical marijuana has distinct characteristics and traits. This means that each strain has a unique genetic lineage, individual effects, odor , taste and THC content. When the body is defensive against trauma, this system begins to fail, resulting in physical, mental and/or neurological conditions.

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Terpene Spotlight: Myrcene

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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. Cannabis and its Terpenes synchronize their chemical effects by working concurrently. Because of Terpenes, each cannabis strain possesses a distinct taste and scent.

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