Terpnes101: Why They Are Important In Your Medical Cannabis Treatment

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Terpenes 101 Why They Are Important In Your
Medical Cannabis Treatment
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Introduction
THC and CBD are two of the most well-known
chemical compounds that make up cannabis and can
provide medical benefits. But theres also
another therapeutic compound to know about
Terpenes. In this post, well go over what
terpenes are and why they matter in your
treatment.
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What Are Terpenes?
Terpenes are the oils that give cannabis its
smell and flavor, but they can also have
medicinal benefits. Cannabis plants can contain
multiple terpenesand the combination helps make
each strain (or type) unique. There are about
200 different terpenes found in the cannabis
plant. Terpenes are also found in many other
plants, not just the cannabis plant. Theyre
responsible for the citrus scent of lemons and
the refreshing fragrance of peppermint leaves.
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Potential Medicinal Benefits of Terpenes
Like cannabinoids, terpenes can also play a role
in the physiological and psychological effects of
a certain strain. Breeding cannabis for their
terpene content can strengthen and broaden
clinical applications. Fortunately, since many
of the terpenes in cannabis are present in other
plants, researchers have already studied many of
their specific benefits, which we detail later on
in this post.
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Terpenes and the Entourage Effect
Terpenes not only have their own set of potential
therapeutic benefits, but they can make the
benefits of cannabinoids stronger. Terpenes also
act in a similar way to cannabinoids (marijuanas
chemicals) in the endocannabinoid system. They
contribute to whats known as the entourage
effect. This means that when terpenes interact
with cannabinoids, they increase each others
therapeutic benefits substantially. Put simply,
theyre more effective when theyre present
together than alone.
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What Role Can Terpenes Play in Your Treatment
with Medical Marijuana?

• Medical marijuana doctors can match a condition
  to a strain that has certain terpenes present.
  For example
• A patient looking for painkilling effects may be
  prescribed a strain high in the terpene linalool,
  which is known to relieve pain.
• Strains high in the terpene limonene may be
  recommended for a patient suffering from
  depression.
• A patient with arthritis may benefit from a
  strain that has caryophyllene, which is known for
  its anti-inflammatory properties.

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Common Terpenes

• Below are some of the most common terpenes found
  in cannabis.
• Myrcene
• Pinene
• Limonene
• Linalool
• Caryophyllene
• Eucalyptol
• Humulene
• Ocimene

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