Terpenes are aromatic compounds that contribute to the scent and taste of plants. The distinct smell associated with most plants is a result of their unique combination of terpenes. Terpenes are found in almost all types of plants and perform a wide variety of functions within the plant.

Where are terpenes found?

Terpenes are found in almost all types of plants, not just cannabis, and perform a wide variety of functions within the plant. Different kinds of terpenes are responsible for maintaining a plant’s immune system, repairing damaged cells, repelling pest insects, attracting beneficial insects, and more. Many of the terpenes found in cannabis are also found in other plants, which is why different strains of cannabis can offer such a broad range of distinct flavor profiles according to the combination of terpenes.

While some terpenes do not commonly occur naturally in cannabis plants, strains can be cultivated for specific terpene profiles, so you should not have any trouble finding the combination of terpenes you are looking for at a nearby dispensary.

What do terpenes do?

Many terpenes are bioactive, which means they can have effects on the body, contributing to the effects of consuming cannabis flower or full-spectrum cannabis products and extracts. Some marijuana terpenes also interact with cannabinoid receptors in the body in a similar way to cannabinoids. Because of this, many types of terpenes are used for the therapeutic benefits they may offer.

While only a few terpenes have been studied by scientific research, many different terpenes have been noted for having potential beneficial effects that have yet to be thoroughly investigated.

List of Cannabis Terpenes

Myrcene

• Aroma: Hoppy, Herbal, Earthy
• Effect: Studies on the effects of myrcene have suggested that high dosages of myrcene may protect tissues in the brain and heart from oxidative damage. It is also suggested to have antiseptic, sedative, anti-bacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Boiling Point: 333° F
• Top 3 Strains: Northern Lights, Amnesia, Kush Group
• Description: Myrcene is one of the terpenes that contribute to the earthy scent of cannabis flower and is also found in hops, thyme, and lemongrass.

Beta-caryophyllene

• Aroma: Peppery, Spicy, Earthy
• Effect: Research has shown that beta-caryophyllene may have anticonvulsant, anti-anxiety, and pain-relieving benefits.
• Boiling Point: 260° F
• Top 3 Strains: Girl Scout Cookies, White Widow, Super Silver Haze
• Description: Beta-caryophyllene causes the spicy, peppery flavor of some herbs and vegetables, such as garlic cloves or black pepper.

Limonene

• Aroma: Citrus
• Effect: Some studies have shown that limonene can provide anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties.
• Boiling Point: 349° F
• Top 3 Strains: Sour Diesel, Lemon Skunk, Trainwreck
• Description: As the name suggests, limonene has a distinctive citrus scent, and is responsible for the smell of lemon and orange rinds. It may help regulate the behavior of certain immune cells.

Linalool

• Aroma: Floral
• Effect: Studies have suggested that linalool may have a number of potentially beneficial effects, including anti-anxiety, sedative, anticonvulsant, pain relief, and anti-depressant properties.
• Boiling Point: 388° F
• Top 3 Strains: Lavender, Headband, Amnesia Haze
• Description: Linalool is abundant in the lavender plant, and is responsible for its rich and heady scent. It has a calming effect on many people and is a common feature of aromatherapy.

Pinene

• Aroma: Turpentine, Pine, Dill
• Effect: Pinene is a natural bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory, and may also help your body to fight off respiratory infections.
• Boiling Point: 311° F
• Top 3 Strains: AK-47, Blue Dream, Pineapple Express
• Description: Pinene causes the sharp, bright scent of many plants such as pine trees, rosemary, and basil.

Humulene

• Aroma: Hoppy, Earthy
• Effect: Humulene may help in preventing allergic reactions and asthma, in addition to possible anti-bacterial and pain relief benefits.
• Boiling Point: 388° F
• Top 3 Strains: Girl Scout Cookies, White Widow, Sour Diesel
• Description: Humulene is one of the main terpenes that give hops their aroma. It is believed to have protective and anti-inflammatory effects.

Terpinolene

• Aroma: Woods, Smoke, Herbal
• Effect: Terpinolene may act as an anti-oxidant, and some research has suggested it may inhibit the growth of new cancer cells. In combination with other cannabinoids, it may also contribute to a calming, sedative effect.
• Boiling Point: 343-347, 361° F
• Top 3 Strains: Jack Herer, Pineapple Jack, Afghani
• Description: Terpinolene adds a smoky, herbal scent, and is found in cumin and nutmeg. It is also a common additive in cleaning products due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Alpha-Bisabolol

• Aroma: Woody, Tangy, Citrus, Floral, Sweet
• Effect: Alpha-bisabolol is being studied for potential medicinal use as an anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial agent.
• Boiling Point: 307° F
• Top 3 Strains: Harle-Tsu, Headband, ACDC
• Description: Alpha-bisabolol creates the sweet, floral scent of chamomile, and may also provide soothing effects.

Eucalyptol

• Aroma: Minty, Earthy, Cool
• Effect: Eucalyptol is widely purported to have antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial effects on the respiratory system.
• Boiling Point: 349° F
• Top 3 Strains: Super Silver Haze, Headband, ACDC
• Description: Eucalyptol is, unsurprisingly, abundant in eucalyptus trees, providing their cool and minty scent.

Geraniol

• Aroma: Floral
• Effect: Geraniol has been shown by some studies to help reduce post-injury inflammation, as well as offer antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, and neuroprotectant properties.
• Boiling Point: 447° F
• Top 3 Strains: Lavender, Amnesia Haze, Headband
• Description: Geraniol creates the sweet floral scent of geraniums, with light citrus notes.

Cannabinoids are a very broad range of chemicals that interact with the endocannabinoid system. Beyond their ability to interact with cannabinoid receptors in your body, cannabinoids do not necessarily share other similarities with each other. For example, not all cannabinoids share the same structure or have the same effect on the body.

Different cannabinoids have different cannabinoid effects. Nor do they all come from the same natural sources. In fact, some cannabinoids are synthetic, meaning that they are manufactured rather than extracted from a natural source.

While the word can refer to cannabinoids from any source, it is commonly associated with the cannabinoid chemicals found in cannabis and hemp plants, and the effects produced by using cannabis. This is because cannabis is a very rich source of these compounds. Depending on the strain of the plant, cannabis can contain up to 100 cannabinoids.

The most well-known cannabinoids found in cannabis are THC and CBD. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as THC, is the cause of the psychoactive effects of marijuana. Cannabidiol, or CBD, has no such effect but is responsible for many of the therapeutic effects that people can experience from cannabis or CBD use.

Types of Cannabinoids

Here’s a list of the major known cannabinoids.

CBD

CBD or cannabidiol is a chemical that can be extracted from either cannabis or hemp plants and is often sold in marijuana dispensaries as an oil or dietary supplement, as well as many other forms such as drinks, topical lotions, and more. Not all cannabis plants provide significant amounts of CBD, regardless of how many other cannabinoids they contain, such as THC.

CBD is commonly used to provide various therapeutic effects without any of the psychoactive effects associated with cannabis products that also contain THC. Cannabinoid receptors play a role in regulating appetite, sleep, pain, and immune system responses. As a result, many CBD users report reduced inflammation, chronic pain, and anxiety because of CBD use, as well as improved appetite and sleep.

CBDA

Cannabidiolic acid, or CBDA, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that is a precursor to CBD. When CBDA is heated it decarboxylates to become CBD. This happens instantly when smoking or vaping, or more slowly when plant material is left to dry.

However, CBDA itself can also confer benefits when consumed before it has been turned into CBD. While less studied than CBD, research into CBDA has found it to potentially be more effective as an anti-depressant and anti-nausea drug than CBD.

CBG

Cannabigerol, or CBG, is often known as the mother of all cannabinoids, as other cannabinoids are derived from the acidic form of cannabigerol, cannabigerolic acid. Like CBD, CBG may have benefits as an anti-inflammatory, however, its potential benefits for humans have yet to be thoroughly researched.

CBG is only found in small quantities in most cannabis products. While most products are made or extracted from mature plants, CBG is only present in large quantities in younger plants. As a result, high-CBG strains are typically the result of extensive cross-breeding and genetic manipulation.

CBC

Cannabichromene, or CBC, is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid with a number of potential health benefits and has been suggested to work synergistically with other cannabinoids. In other words, CBC may increase the anti-inflammatory or pain relief effects of other cannabinoids such as CBD. Early research has also shown CBC to be one of the most effective cannabinoids at inhibiting the growth of new cancer cells.

CBN

Cannabinol, or CBN, is a mildly psychoactive cannabinoid that, similarly to THC, is produced by the oxidization of THCA. CBN is commonly used as a sedative or to aid sleep. Like many other cannabinoids, research has shown that consuming CBN can help regulate the immune system to reduce inflammation and reduce chronic pain. As a result, it is one of the cannabinoids often used by people with conditions like arthritis and Crohn’s disease.

THC

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is by far the most well-known cannabinoid found in cannabis and is the primary chemical responsible for the intoxicating effects associated with smoking, vaping, or otherwise consuming cannabis plants and extracts. It is one of the products of oxidizing THCA.

While THC is often associated with its psychoactive properties and the recreational use of marijuana, THC can also be an effective suppressant of pain and nausea. It also helps to protect your brain cells from damage, and studies have shown that THC can ease a range of symptoms experienced by people suffering from PTSD, such as agitation, depression, and insomnia, and reduce the occurrence of flashbacks and nightmares.

THCA

Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, or THCA, is a precursor chemical to several other cannabinoids, including THC. Unlike THC however, THCA is not a psychoactive cannabinoid. Early studies suggest that it may confer many of the same health benefits as THC, but without the intoxicating effect, making it potentially more useful as a treatment for inflammation and nausea.

While any cannabis strain that contains THC technically contains THCA, heating cannabis flower by smoking or vaping will convert that THCA into THC. Instead, THCA is commonly consumed via drinks and tinctures made with juiced raw cannabis plant matter.

THCV

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabivarin, or THCV, is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid with somewhat different cannabinoid effects compared to other cannabinoids. These include reduced appetite and increased satiety after eating, as well as a boost to energy metabolism. These effects make it useful for managing or losing weight, as well as managing type 2 diabetes.

Delta-8 THC

Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as Delta-8 THC or simply Delta-8, is a close cousin to THC that produces many of the same effects. It is considerably less potent than THC as an intoxicant, however, though it still produces a similar psychoactive effect.

Delta-10 THC

Delta-10-tetrahydrocannabinol, or Delta-10 THC, is another cannabinoid that offers similar effects to THC, with milder and more relaxing psychoactive properties. They are also commonly used by people looking for a less intense experience.

When it comes to taking CBD, there is more than one way to skin a cat. As the popularity of CBD has soared in the past few years, so too has the number of CBD products available on the market.
Now you can take CBD in capsule form, you can smoke it or ingest it with a vape pen, and you can even apply it to your skin topically.
Depending on what benefits you are trying to achieve, it’s important to consider the appropriate method of consumption. In this article, we will bring you a complete guide to CBD topicals and what sort of benefits you can expect to see from using CBD in this way.

What are CBD Topicals?

Good question! A CBD topical is a fancy word for balms, oil, lotion, shampoo, and other skin products that are infused with CBD oil. These versatile, easy-to-use products work slightly differently than other CBD products.
They are applied directly to the skin or the area that you are looking to get some relief from.

Topical CBD can provide relief for following health issues:

• Muscle Pain
• Joint Pain
• Eczema
• Arthritis
• Foot Pain
• Hand Pain
• Headache
• Psoriasis
• Dermatitis

How Do CBD Topicals Work?

Topical CBD products can help address inflammation at a specific area of your body. These products work in two ways. Firstly, topical CBD works by binding to cannabinoid receptors.
These products also work by influencing the ECS (Endocannabinoid system). The ECS has several functions, such as controlling the life cycle of skin cells, regulating immunity, and modulating inflammation.
Wondering how to apply CBD topicals? First, you need to clean the affected area, apply some CBD cream to your fingers, and rub into the skin in a circular motion. It is advisable to use it regularly to get proper relief from pain or inflammation.

Benefits of CBD Topicals

Here are some of the main use cases for CBD and the benefits you can expect to find when applying it topically.
Reduce Pain and Skin Inflammation
CBD has anti-inflammatory properties. When used topically, it provides relief to soothe sore muscles and inflamed joints. More and more people are using CBD topicals to soothe their muscles, reduce pain and inflammation, and protect joints from nerve pain.
Made from full-spectrum hemp extract, topical CBD skincare products promote glowing, wrinkle-free skin.

Promotes Healthy Skin

Healthy skin has an even tone and texture. Want great looking skin? CBD topical helps to soothe skin irritation by reducing inflammation. According to some anecdotal reports, CBD topical products may help to ease several health conditions i.e., sunburn, itching, eczema, etc.

Reduce Arthritis

More than 350 million people suffer from arthritis all over the world. Swelling, pain, and inflammation in the joints are some of the common symptoms of arthritis. A study found that CBD topical products help to fight the effects of arthritis.

Heals Burns Faster

CBD topicals help reduce pain and inflammation caused due to burns. It also helps to heal your burns faster.

Eliminate Back Aches

Suffering from backache? Topical CBD oil is proven to be effective for people experiencing back pain. It is one of the best ways to reduce or eliminate pain in a safe and natural way.

Different Types of CBD Topicals

As mentioned earlier, there are a few different types of topical CBD products- CBD balms, CBD creams & lotions, CBD bath bombs, etc. Let’s look a little closer at each one of these and what they entail.

CBD Salves, Balms, & Ointments

CBD salves, balms, & ointments are some of the most popular types of CBD topicals available on the market.
These CBD topicals consist of natural wax, a fatty oil base, hemp extract, and other essential oils. CBD salves, balms & ointments are almost the same, the only difference is usually in the consistency. Balms are thicker, and salves and ointments have lower wax content.

CBD Creams & Lotions

CBD creams and lotions are quite similar to balms, but they contain oil and water. These products help to hydrate and rejuvenate the skin.

Transdermal CBD Patches

Transdermal CBD Patch, a CBD-infused stick-on, is designed to provide a continuous supply of CBD content directly to the skin. These CBD patches deliver cannabinoids to the bloodstream and are great for people that are looking for prolonged pain relief.

CBD Topical Oil

CBD topical oil combines CBD extract with a high-quality oil. These topical products contain botanicals for a pleasant smell.

Last Words

So there you have it. I hope this guide will serve you well when you are looking to purchase a new CBD topical product. It is important to consider the benefits that you are seeking and what the purpose of the CBD supplementation is.
Not all of the products listed above will be correct for every type of ailment, so make sure you do your research and pick the correct product for you.
If you want to get a high-quality CBD topical, you should head to your local marijuana dispensary, which should offer an extensive selection of products for you to choose from.

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So what is shake cannabis? Surely that is the question you have been asking yourself if you have made your way to this article. Unfortunately, we will have to break the bad news to you right away. It is NOT some sort of cannabis milkshake – better luck next time.

As with most terms related to cannabis, the phrase “marijuana shake” can mean different things to different people depending on where you’re from.

In this article, we will break down everything you need to know about it, including the pros and cons of the marijuana shake, as well as the best time to use it.

What is Shake Marijuana?

Do you know the leftover flower that you find at the bottom your the container or bag? Yeah, that’s marijuana shake. It is the stuff that you have leftover on the table once you have been handling a bud and rolling a joint.

Sometimes the leaves can drop off onto the table, and some of the buds can get caught in the bottom of the bag. Does that mean that this type of marijuana flower should be thrown out due to it being low quality, or not? Well, that all depends.

Due to this trend, marijuana shake has now become synonymous with low-quality flower that most people would prefer to avoid. However, it’s not all bad. Let’s look at some of the benefits of using marijuana shake.

Advantages of Cannabis Shake

One of the best uses for shake is to use it when you are making your own edibles. Whether that be through baking or using a home infusion device, shake marijuana can come in handy.

As you will be cooking it at high temperatures, the quality of the cannabis becomes less important than it would be through smoking.

Shake marijuana is also great if you are the kind of person that enjoys grinding cannabis before smoking it. If that sounds like you, then you can skip out the middle man and source the ground shake marijuana directly from your cannabis dispensary.

This can also help you to roll joints as you can get the ground marijuana very compact. Shake is also great for use in bongs, too. Using high-quality cannabis in a bong would be a bit of a waste, so if your sole intention is to use a bong then shake marijuana should be more than enough.

Disadvantages of Marijuana Shake

Okay, on to some disadvantages. The most glaring issue is that it is almost impossible to tell what the contents of a bag of shake are and what the THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) levels are.

Most people like to know what it is that they are consuming. Unfortunately, with marijuana shake, that is not a luxury that you are going to get. Shake is also usually lower quality than a bag of premium marijuana as it will contain a lot of stems and seeds that people typically try and avoid.

Some people claim that a cannabis shake is less potent than a standard bag of marijuana but that is purely based upon anecdotal evidence. The only way to know is to buy some and try it for yourself, but even then, the potency of one bag can differ significantly, even if you buy it from the exact same store at the exact same time.

Bottom Line

All in all, marijuana shake can be great for those of us who are on a budget and want to be able to smoke without breaking the bank.

If you are the kind of person who enjoys making their own edibles, rolling with pre-ground cannabis, or maybe you want to enjoy the THC roulette that you get to take part in, the marijuana shake is something you should consider trying.

If you are wondering what is the difference between a blunt and a joint, then you have come to the right place. A lot of people who are new to smoking cannabis get confused with the wide range of terminology getting thrown around. It can be hard to keep up!

So blunt vs joint? What are they, which one is the best? In this article, we will take a closer look into both of these common ways to use cannabis and list the differences and the benefits of each.

What Is A Joint?

First, in our battle of blunt vs joint, let’s take a look at the latter.

A joint is rolled with lighter and more translucent papers than a blunt. They are easily recognizable as they are typically a little smaller in size, but now always.

Benefits

First of all, the main advantage of smoking a joint is the lack of additives in the paper. Usually, when we smoke weed using other methods, such as blunts or spliffs, we are inhaling a bunch of harmful chemicals and substances that we could do without.

Joints are usually very thin and don’t contain much else inside them. However, this all depends on the type of joint paper that you buy. Unsurprisingly there is a wide range of materials that you can choose from when it comes to joint rolling, such as:

● Hemp
● Wood fibers
● Rice
● Flax
● Sisal and more

None of these contain many harmful substances, so you don’t need to be too concerned with the dangers.

Interior

The interior of the joint papers is smooth and does not contain any added materials. There will typically be a crease along the middle of the paper where the paper has been folded in its container. This helps keep the weed and filter in place so that you can roll it more easily.

You will find one side of the paper contains a thin coating of glue. This is used to stick the paper together once you have rolled your joint. Simply lick the gluey side and stick it to the other side of the paper.

 

Exterior

The exterior of a joint is very basic. It is relatively transparent and smooth. The papers can often be prone to breakages, so make sure you handle it with care.

Color

Joint colors are typically white and close to transparent due to how thin they are. You can get colored variants depending on what material you opt for, but generally speaking, joint papers are a slight off white color.

Size

You may find a few different size variants with joint papers. The standard size can seem pretty small, so you may want to buy a bigger size to be safe.

If you prefer to roll larger cone-shaped joints, then your best would be to go for the king-sized papers. You can always trim it down afterward if there is too much excess paper.

Flavor

Joint papers usually do not have much flavor to them. If you want to, you can purchase flavored joint papers from a marijuana shop and give them a try; however, it will likely interfere with the flavor of your cannabis.

What Is A Blunt?

A blunt is a cannabis that is rolled in a tobacco leaf wrapper. They are easily distinguishable from a joint as they are much darker in appearance and are usually thicker than the thin joint papers.

Blunts are technically made from cigar papers, which is what gives them their dark brown and thicker texture. Because of this, they burn longer than joints, which is also one of the main draws for smoking blunts.

Benefits

People claim blunts get you higher, but that’s not true. It is, in fact, the buzz from the nicotine chemical mixed with cannabis that gives you the extra rush. For some people, that is a benefit in itself, but if you are trying to limit your nicotine intake, then maybe you should stick with joints.

Interior

Depending on how the blunt is made and the brand of it, it could be either smooth or contain veins. The veins are from the leaves that the blunt is made from.

Blunt papers also have glue on one of the interior sides so you can stick the blunt together.

Exterior

The same goes for the exterior. It will usually be smooth with a few leaf veins present, depending on how it was made.

Color

Blunts are usually tan in color but can vary depending on the brand. The thicker blunts are generally filled with a bit more nicotine and take longer to burn.

Size

Blunts come in a wide range of sizes that you can choose from. The main thing to look out for is the thickness. For newbie smokers, the thicker varieties maybe a little too harsh.

Flavor

Due to the presence of nicotine, the blunts are usually a little sweeter than joints. This can make them more enjoyable for those people that are accustomed to the rush that accompanies nicotine consumption.

What is the difference between a blunt and a joint?

So blunt vs joint, which is the winner? Well, the answer is, it depends. If you prefer a cleaner high without the nicotine, then you should opt for a joint.

If you like to have nicotine with your cannabis and you would prefer to have something a little thicker with a longer burn time, then a blunt is your best bet.

So what about CBD vs THC levels? The method of consumption of your cannabis will not affect these levels, so you don’t need to worry. As we mentioned, you may feel a slight high from the nicotine as an added boost, but that is about it.

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