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Cannabis Legalization Wins in the 2020 Election

Cannabis Legalization Wins in the 2020 Election

With a heated presidential election topping headlines, it is easy to forget about the ballot measures like cannabis legalization that voters are also deciding. There are now a total of fifteen states
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Terpinolene: A Rare and Calming Terpene

Terpinolene: A Rare and Calming Terpene

Terpinolene is a terpene found in cannabis, sage, lilac, rosemary, conifer trees, apple trees, and tea trees. In cannabis, it is normally only present in minor amounts (if at all). It is similar to pi
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Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): The Cannabinoid That Gets You High

Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): The Cannabinoid That Gets You High

Cannabinoids exist as natural compounds produced by the body (endocannabinoids) and as external compounds naturally produced by the cannabis plant (phytocannabinoids). Pain, spasms, asthma, sleep diso
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Humulene (a-Caryophyllene): The Hoppy Terpene

Humulene (a-Caryophyllene): The Hoppy Terpene

Alpha-Humulene makes up about 40% of the essential oil of hops and is a common cannabis terpene. Cannabis (including CBD hemp flower) is actually closely related to hops so it is natural for them to s
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Linalool: A Soothing and Relaxing Terpene

Linalool: A Soothing and Relaxing Terpene

Linalool is a terpene found in cannabis and lavender. It has a floral scent with a hint of spice. Outside of cannabis and lavender, linalool can be found in over 200 species of plants. It is most abun
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Pinene: Fresh From The Forest Energizing Cannabis Terpenes

Pinene: Fresh From The Forest Energizing Cannabis Terpenes

Pinene is a very common terpene in cannabis and other plants. It can be found in cannabis, hops, cumin, pine and conifer trees, juniper, cedar, sage, basil, parsley, rosemary, dill, oranges, nutmeg, g
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Understanding the CB2 Receptor of the Endocannabinoid System The endocannabinoid system and the brain.

Understanding the CB2 Receptor of the Endocannabinoid System The endocannabinoid system and the brain.

When you consume any cannabinoid, it works in the body through the endocannabinoid system. This system has two main types of cannabinoid receptors. The first to be discovered is the CB1 receptor that
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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (aka Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome) is a new clinical diagnosis for a condition that affects some cannabis users. This condition is being identified in younger cannabi
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Limonene: The Terpene With Uplifting Citrus Flavor

Limonene: The Terpene With Uplifting Citrus Flavor

Limonene is one of the most common terpenes in the world. It is very common among cannabis varieties and can be found in strains of all origins thanks to extensive hybridization. Finding a cannabis st
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Understanding the CB1 Receptor of the Endocannabinoid System

Understanding the CB1 Receptor of the Endocannabinoid System

Cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1, CBR 1) is a receptor protein in the body’s endocannabinoid system. Naturally, this receptor binds with the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA). However, it is also able
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Beta-Caryophyllene: A Terpene That Acts Like a Cannabinoid

Beta-Caryophyllene: A Terpene That Acts Like a Cannabinoid

The cannabis terpene beta-caryophyllene is very unique because it can bind to the CB2 endocannabinoid receptor like a cannabinoid (THC, CBD, CBG, CBN, etc.). It is one of the big reasons people are en
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What Is Cannabinol (CBN)?

What Is Cannabinol (CBN)?

Cannabis cannabinoids are more than just cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). There are hundreds of cannabinoids, most of which are molecular variations of a few different groups. CBD and
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