New evidence suggests beta-caryophyllene, a terpene in cannabis, may be effective for treating anxiety and depression. Although some compounds like THC activate both cannabinoid pathways — CB1 and CB2 receptors — beta-caryophyllene specifically targets the CB2 receptor, which does not produce a high.
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Tags: anxiety, cannabinoids, depression, medical research, study, terpenes, thc.
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Trevor Gillmeister. Permalink: Shortlink: http://weedi.st/AHO7r