10/10/2022
*** LETS TALK ABOUT TERPENES ***
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Terpenes, also known as terpenoids are mostly found in plants and form the major constituent of essential oils from plants. They give plants and flowers their distinctive scent, taste and healing abilities. Terpenes have a wide range of medicinal uses and are similar in structure to cannabinoids, which is why they can stimulate similar responses in our bodies. Cannabis contains at least 100 known terpenes – pretty cool huh!
Some terpenes can interact with the same receptors as medicinal cannabis, therefore their effects may be similar for health concerns such as sleep disturbances, stress, anxiety, pain and inflammation. Terpenes and CBD might even be used simultaneously to enhance their function. This is widely known as the ‘entourage’ effect.
Terpenes may jump-start our body to do things like relax, regulate pain, sleep better and improve mood. They may have a positive effect on receptors and neurotransmitters and can enhance norepinephrine and dopamine activity, and increase GABA – our anti-anxiety neurotransmitter. Okay terpenes sound pretty cool so far!