Terpenes and Cannabinoids–The Magic in Medical Cannabis

terpenes, medical cannabis, John of God, vortex of attraction, law of attraction, healing, diabetesIt’s the scent that fills your lungs when hiking in nature–terpenes.  The fragrance that captures your mind and takes you into a memory–terpenes.  The smell of a delicious meal simmering–terpenes.  The waft of a ripe piece of fruit–terpenes.  All of them, worthy experiences of the terpene molecule… but terpenes combined with the right ratio of cannabinoids…  that’s what makes medical cannabis magical.

Think about all those cannabinoid receptors on every cell in the body. (Read here to learn more about them)  If, when a person starts using medical cannabis their endocannabinoid system is significantly compromised, then how will the cannabinoids know which system or organ or tissue or cell to prioritize targetting?  Terpenes.  Terpenes are a signaling–or communication system–for plants and, it turns out, for humans as well.  Continue reading “Terpenes and Cannabinoids–The Magic in Medical Cannabis”

Terpenes: Leading Edge of Medical Cannabis

cannabisYou may have never heard the term “terpene” before, but I promise you that you have experienced a terpene or two in your life…  because terpenes give scent to everything.  That’s right.  If you can smell it, there is at least one type of terpene molecule meeting up with your olfactory senses.

The aroma of an excellent meal cooking….  terpenes. Those essential oils that uplift or relax or cleanse… terpenes.  The fragrance in your shampoo and hygiene products… terpenes.  Terpenes are already well known, used, and appreciated in our culture so what makes them the leading edge of medical cannabis? Continue reading “Terpenes: Leading Edge of Medical Cannabis”