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Chronically Ill Patients Report Improved Quality Of Life With Medical Cannabis 84% of those surveyed reported improvements

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Strains like Jack Herer have anti-inflammatory properties!

Terp Talk:
My favorite subject...

a little know facts on terpenes attributes, what they really do in the Botanical, and the human world, Building blocks of life..

The Nose, really Knows... 😉
Little Terp Talk.....

-Terpenes are synthesized in cannabis in secretory cells inside glandular trichomes, and production is increased with light exposure. These terpenes are mostly found in high concentrations in unfertilized female cannabis flowers prior to senescence (the condition or process of deterioration with age).

The essential oil is extracted from the plant material by steam distillation or vaporization. Many terpenes vaporize around the same temperature as THC (which boils at about 157°C), but some terpenes are more volatile than others. Terpenes also play an incredibly important role by providing the plant with natural protection from bacteria and fungus, insects and other environmental stresses.

-Terpenes are common constituents of flavorings and fragrances. Terpenes, unlike cannabinoids, are responsible for the aroma of cannabis. The FDA and other agencies have generally recognized terpenes as “safe.”

Terpenes act on receptors and neurotransmitters; they are prone to combine with or dissolve in lipids or fats; they act as serotonin uptake inhibitors (similar to antidepressants like Prozac); Linalool... they enhance norepinephrine activity (similar to tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil); they increase dopamine activity; and they augment GABA (the “downer” neurotransmitter that counters glutamate,
the “upper”).
However, more specific research is needed for improved accuracy in describing and predicting how "terpenes in cannabis can be used medicinally to help treat specific ailments / health conditions" 😉👍

Flavoroids...
What are Flavonoids?

-Flavonoids are one of the largest nutrient families known to scientists, and include over 6,000 already-identified family members. About 20 of these compounds, including apigenin, quercetin, cannflavin A and cannflavin B (so far unique to cannabis), β-sitosterol, vitexin, isovitexin, kaempferol, luteolin and orientin have been identified in the cannabis plant. Flavonoids are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory health benefits, as well as their contribution of vibrant color to the many of the foods we eat (the blue in blueberries or the red in raspberries).

-Some flavonoids extracted from the cannabis plant have been tested for pharmacological effects. The clinical findings are promising, but further research is needed to fully understand what role flavonoids play in the overall therapeutic effects of cannabis treatment, especially how they interact with cannabinoids by either synergistically enhancing them or reducing their effects.

Terpenes (C5H8)-medicinal molecules and important building blocks in nature:
-pronounced (TUR-peen)
-diverse group of organic HydroCarbons (C5H8), produced by a wide variety of plants
-terpenoids are terpenes which have been chemically modified. They are important building blocks for certain odors, hormones, vitamins, pigments, steroids, resins, essential oils, and CANNABINOIDS!
-they are naturally released from plants when temperatures are higher, helping to seed clouds which then cool the plants
-they interact with each other synergistically for a range of different smells/qualities/effects

Effects when ingested by an animal can be:
-anti-microbial, anti-carcinogen, anti-oxidant, analgesic (painkiller), anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxer, anti-depressant, psychoactive (active molecules in Wormwood/absinthe, Salvia, and Cannabis), anti-anxiety, sedative, vasoconstrictant, vasorelaxant, sensory enhancer…
-some are poisonous to varying degrees and act as natural pesticides (poison hemlock)

In Cannabis:
-over 120 different terpenes can be manufactured by Cannabis, some only in trace amounts with others in double-digit percentage
-produced in the Trichomes, the same glands where THC is produced, comprising between 10 and 20 percent of the total oils produced by the glands
-about 10-29 percent of ma*****na smoke resin is composed of terpenes/terpenoids

-Drug sniffing dogs are able to smell odorous terpenes, its not THC, but terpene BCP...
-age, maturation and time of day can affect the amount and ratios of terpenes. They are constantly being produced but are vaporized by heat and light of the day… so harvest in early morning!
-climate and weather also affect terpene and flavonoid production. The same variety, even genotype, can produce a different terpene profile when grown in different soils or with different fertilizers.
-in addition to many circulatory and muscular effects, some terpenes interact with neurological receptors
-a few bind weakly to Cannabinoid receptors
-others seem to alter the permeability of cell membranes and allow in either more or less THC
-others affect serotonin and dopamine chemistry (neurotransmitters)

if you really want to educate yourself on terpenes, and what they do, watch Dr Jake Felice, he has an excellent video on YouTube...

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Huge Study Reveals Cannabis Provides Similar Pain Relief Benefits As Opioids Without Negative Consequences In a groundbreaking study of epic proportions, researchers weighed the pain-alleviating potential of medical ma*****na versus opioids, showing that cannabis is similarly effective as opioids and traditional pain meds for the treatment of non-cancer pain.

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The Cannabis Entourage Effect is 100% a Real Thing - New Medical Study Sheds Light on How Terpenes and Cannabinoids Interact A recent study reviewed the collaborative interactions and synergies between the various phytochemicals in cannabis, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and...

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The Potential of Medical Cannabis to Treat Epilepsy There are promising results in using medical cannabis to treat epilepsy. Yet it seems more research will be necessary before prescribing it to NHS patients.

Unlocking Wellness: Cannabis and Aging – Exploring Its Potential Benefits for Older Adults As the perception of cannabis shifts from stigma to therapeutic aid, an increasingly intriguing area of exploration emerges: its potential...

Medical Cannabis and Cancer Treatment: All You Need to Know Let's explore the evolving relationship between medical cannabis and cancer treatment, covering everything MMJ patients need to know.

Cannabinoid Therapeutics Effects of THC and CBD depend mainly on their pharmacology: presentation, administration route and dosage.

For those of you who only smoke 'w**d,' here are specific strains to look into when they become available to you.
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What does Science Say About Cannabis for Asthma Treatment - RxLeaf Smoking anything has inherent risk, but with the multitude of ways to consume, is cannabis for asthma treatment becoming a viable reality?

What is the 'entourage effect' of cannabis and how can it relieve pain? Could we boost this ‘entourage effect’ pain-relieving efficacy of THC without the psychoactive side effects?

My dog ate my w**d! What to do if your pooch gets high Yes - dogs can get high. Since they’re more sensitive to THC than humans, the high itself can last longer in dogs.