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Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

Cannabis Cheri

Terpenes interact with cannabinoids and are integral to what scientists call “the entourage effect” of whole plant medicine. The power of the entourage effect is one reason why I personally favor whole plant medicine and use it in making my edibles and topicals. Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis.

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Understanding the Difference Between Indica and Sativa Cannabis Strains

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you have been into a dispensary recently, you may have noticed that there are three main types of offerings: Indica, Sativa, and hybrid. Sativa and Indica represent two distinct strains of cannabis and have different intended effects. It has a longer flowering cycle that the Indica strain and is best suited to grow in warm climates.

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Unlock the Surprising Health Benefits of Cannabis Indica - 10 Health Benefits You Need to Know About

The Herb Collective

Cannabis Indica, also known as Indian Hemp or simply Indica, is a highly preferred strain of the cannabis plant. In this blog post, we're going to explore the ten health benefits of Cannabis Indica that you need to know about. Pain Reduction: Cannabis Indica is a natural choice for individuals enduring chronic pain.

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Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

Cannabis Cheri

Terpenes interact with cannabinoids and are integral to what scientists call “the entourage effect” of whole plant medicine. The power of the entourage effect is one reason why I personally favor whole plant medicine and use it in making my edibles and topicals. It is that combination in any given strain makes us feel the way we do.

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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

According to the MAPS website they are “working to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of smoked botanical marijuana as a prescription medicine for specific medical uses to the satisfaction of the U.S. OG Kush is a very popular indica-dominant hybrid strain for PTSD, depression and mood disorders. Food and Drug Administration.

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Three Great Florida Medical Cannabis Strains Offered by Trulieve

FloridaMarijuana.net

As with all medicinal interventions, strains may affect each person and medical condition differently. It does not produce a overly-mellow result as with Indicas. Granddaddy Purple/Indica. Commonly known as the “nighttime strain”, this indica has quite the origin story. These descriptions are meant as a guide.

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Comparison Between Sativa and Indica Strains

Cannabis Law Report

You will generally find 2 main types of strains of cannabis available on the market called Sativa and Indica, which are found in several medicinal as well as recreational substances. On the other hand, Indicas are generally associated with our full-body effects, e.g., reducing insomnia and increasing deep relaxation.

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