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There are currently over 200 terpenes in the cannabis plant, although there are only a handful of terpenes that make up a majority of the cannabis products currently on the market. These include Myrcene, Pinene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Linalool, Humulene to name a few. Click here to view a full list of terpenes in cannabis as well as learn more about how terpenes and cannabinoids work together synergistically to provide medical marijuana patients with therapeutic relief. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; …

Terpenes (TUR-peens) are a large class of organic hydrocarbons produced by a wide variety of plants, and are referred to as terpenoids when denatured by oxidation (drying and curing the flowers). They are the main building block of any plant resin or “essential oils” and contribute to the scent, flavor, and colors. Some are even known to have medicinal value. Terpenes are the main class of aromatic compounds found in cannabis and have even been proven to interact synergistically with cannabinoids to provide for a range of different effects. While many people believe that it is the sticky glands of …

There are three types of cannabinoids known to scientists today: endocannabinoids (found within the human body), phytocannabinoids (found in plants such as cannabis), and ones created in a lab known as synthetic cannabinoids. In addition to cannabinoids, the chemical profile of the cannabis plant contains other compounds like terpenoids, amino acids, proteins, sugars, enzymes, fatty acids, esters, and flavonoids, just to name a few. Cannabis contains at least 85 different cannabinoids, many of which have documented medical value. Products and strains have been developed to deliver larger doses of different cannabinoids, so knowing which types best treat your …

Growing at home is a must for many medical marijuana patients seeking quality and affordable medications — especially pediatric patients that require clean medicine rid of any pesticides, microbiological contaminants, or residual solvents. Because of this, a majority of the sickest patients are often forced to become at-home growers. This is especially true without a system of strict growing regulations and checkpoints in place, where dispensaries are not forced to vend products that have been properly lab tested for both safety and efficacy. As such, patients that want to feel good knowing exactly what was used to grow their medical …

Despite concentrated cannabis oil being the preferred treatment for many patients, many people still prefer to smoke or vaporize marijuana to relieve stress, social anxiety, and other illnesses that are not considered life-threatening. The amount of cannabis you should consider purchasing is dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited too, how much you smoke on a daily basis, your desired use-case (vaporizing or packing small one-hitters takes significantly less cannabis than rolling a joint), the quality of the bud in question, and your budget at the time. There are noticeable cost-savings when investing in larger quantities …

Cannabis therapeutics is personalized medicine. The right treatment regimen depends on the person and condition being treated. For maximum therapeutic benefit, choose cannabis products that include both cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound, and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis. CBD and THC interact to enhance each other’s therapeutic effects. These cannabinoids work best together. A good ratio to look for when testing the waters is 1:1 or 1:2 or 2:1 (THC:CBD) but it will depend on the type of ailment or health condition you are looking to treat. A patient’s sensitivity to THC is a key …

There are several different popular consumption methods in which medical marijuana patients currently consume the cannabis plant. Some delivery methods provide more potential health benefits than others, so be sure to do some research before choosing your desired consumption method: Smoking cannabis Vaporizing cannabis Oral-intake of cannabis Juicing cannabis Sublingual / oral-mucusol Cannabis topicals MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src = "//static.mantis.marketing/recommend.min.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(z, s); …

Your private information as a medical marijuana patient is confidential and protected under HIPPA. Doctor’s recommendations are “off-the-grid” and cannabis ID cards do not show your name, address, or other sensitive information, though they do have a photo. Police and government agents can only verify the legitimacy of the card. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src = "//static.mantis.marketing/recommend.min.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(z, s); …

Edible cannabis is safe and will not cause any long-term toxicity. However, you may want to note that although edibles companies are supposed to operate out of commercial kitchens, following all health and safety regulations, there is no entity currently in place to assure compliance with these regulations. Unfortunately, because there is no regulation system in place to oversee edible or infused products production, patients must exercise caution when purchasing edibles. Most states require nothing more than a commercial cooking license to sell to a dispensary. In addition, the quality of the cannabis that is used to infuse dispensary-bought edibles …

In most states you must be at least 18 to be a legal medical marijuana patient, however minors can become patients with the consent of a parent or guardian. If possible, it is best to have both parents in agreement for this line of medical therapy. It is also a good idea to agree on a plan as to how to monitor and evaluate use or to identify any misuse. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src = "//static.mantis.marketing/recommend.min.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(z, s); …