Terpenes

terpenes


V.29 No.22 | 5/28/2020
cannabis saves

News on the Green

Cannabis Saves?

Research into Coronavirus and Cannabis

Canadian researchers have been studying the effects of cannabinoids which seem to effect ACE2 pathways the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses to access the body.
V.26 No.45 | 11/9/2017
Baked Goods

Baked Goods

The Nose Knew

Urban Wellness smells (good)

There have been over 100 terpenes found in cannabis, and the extent to which plant terpenes in general have been studied means a fuller knowledge of these compounds than cannabinoids (which have obviously not been studied so deeply). A patient armed with knowledge of these stinky bastards will be better equipped to treat their specific ailments. Finding the right strain for you can be a hit-and-miss journey otherwise.
V.26 No.32 | 8/10/2017

Cannabis Manual

Give It a Whiff

Terpenes and cannabis

Terpenes are a class of organic compounds found in many plants and even some insects. They often have a strong odor and are thought to be produced to attract pollinators and to protect against predation by attracting predators that feed on herbivores.