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What is the Entourage Effect and How Cannabis Terpenes Play a Role
Did you know that the crystalline shimmer, indulgent fragrance, and sticky texture of your favorite cannabis strains are products of terpenes? Besides helping create and amplify various rich aromas and flavors, terpenes have also played an important role in the ever-growing and dynamic field of medical and scientific research. Because of these research efforts, we now know and understand terpenes can also have potential impacts on your health and well-being.
Eating Edibles vs. Smoking Weed: What’s the Difference?
Did you know that many different factors determine what type of experience you’ll have with cannabis? For example, different strains, CBD to THC ratios, terpene profiles, and consumption methods, such as smoking, can all have a significant effect on your cannabis experience. However, note that out of all the above factors, one that may have the most significant impact on your cannabis experience is the method of consumption.
What are Cannabis Terpenes and What Do They Do?
Terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give cannabis its characteristic fragrance. The plant contains more than 150 diverse types of terpenes. As most marijuana connoisseurs know, terpenes also give many strains their distinctive aromas. The gassy smell of Sour Diesel sets it apart from the sweet, cherry perfume of the strain Cherry Pie. However, in nature, pungent terpenes serve many valuable purposes for the plant such as protecting it from grazing animals and encouraging pollination.