Tag: terpenes

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July 9, 2014
07/09/2014
β-Caryophyllene: A Terpene for Anxiety and Depression?

β-Caryophyllene: A Terpene for Anxiety and Depression?

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...
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June 23, 2014
06/23/2014
Xternal Cannabis-Infused Mud Mask: Using Topical Cannabis

Xternal Cannabis-Infused Mud Mask: Using Topical Cannabis

This powerful cannabis-infused cosmetic from Xternal has a relaxing herbal aroma and with the help of bentonite clay and eucalyptus oil (tea tree) it not only draws toxins...
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November 16, 2012
11/16/2012
BeerSci: What’s the Connection Between Hops And Marijuana?

BeerSci: What’s the Connection Between Hops And Marijuana?

PopSci is asked “are hops and marijuana related?” Humulus lupulus (hops) and Cannabis are two genera in the family Cannabinaceae. However, the answer to the question is yes and no.
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July 31, 2012
07/31/2012
Tailoring Your High: Compounds in Cannabis, Properties and Boiling Points

Tailoring Your High: Compounds in Cannabis, Properties and Boiling Points

What are the major compounds in cannabis? In prior weeks we’ve summarized the major cannabinoids in cannabis, the basics of temperature control with a vaporizer and how...
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July 16, 2012
07/16/2012
Video: Know Your Medicine Presents “Terpene Interplay”

Video: Know Your Medicine Presents “Terpene Interplay”

Hats off to Weedmaps and SC Laboratories for producing the Know Your Medicine series. Educating the public is the key to legislative victory in the war against...
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July 11, 2012
07/11/2012
Tailoring Your High: Intro to Temperature Control With a Vaporizer

Tailoring Your High: Intro to Temperature Control With a Vaporizer

In June we covered the major cannabinoids in cannabis and its impact on your high. At least 85 different cannabinoids have been found in cannabis to date,...
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June 28, 2012
06/28/2012
Major Compounds in Cannabis and the Impact to Your High

Major Compounds in Cannabis and the Impact to Your High

Here’s a 101 primer on the major compounds in cannabis and how it impacts the high you experience.  With 6,000 Americans trying marijuana for the first time...
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