oils that give cannabis its smell) can make a difference.
Examples of Terpene use:
• Myrcene, can reduce resistance in the blood-brain
barrier, enabling easier passage of other beneficial
chemicals.
• Pinene helps counteract compromised cognition
and memory caused by THC.
• A combination of terpenes pinene, myrcene, and
caryophyllene help unravel anxiety.
• Mixing terpenes linalool and limonene with the
cannabinoid CBG shows promise in the treatment
of MRSA.
• THC plus CBN yields enhanced sedating effects.
• Linalool and limonene combined with CBD is being
examined as an anti-acne treatment.
The full interaction of all cannabinoid & terpene
compounds within the body's endocannabinoid system
after delivery is known as the "entourage effect".
The individual terpene profile in each strain influences the
experience due to the synergy or intercommunication of the
compounds in that flower.
Like cannabinoids, terpenes bind to receptors in the brain and give
rise to various effects. Terpenes are fragile so to prevent degradation,
always store sealed in a cool and dark place.
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These examples only scratch the surface of all possible synergies
made available to us by way of whole plant therapies.
Think of all the medical possibilities waiting for us as the
combinational potential of these compounds are unlocked.
The thought of how many lives could be changed for the better
by such discoveries is almost overwhelming. q
Source article: Bailey Rahn
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