The Benefits of Terpenes in Cannabis Medicine

Unlocking the Therapeutic Benefits of Terpenes in Modern Medicine

Unveiling the Hidden Potential of Terpenes in Cannabis Medicine

Cannabis has long been celebrated for its therapeutic benefits, with most attributing its effects to the most popular of the cannabinoids, THC and CBD. However, there exists a class of compounds within the cannabis plant that has been present since the dawn of time and holds amazing biological potential yet remains mostly under-appreciated by both the medical establishment and the general public—terpenes. These aromatic compounds, numbering in the hundreds, not only contribute to the distinctive smell and flavor of cannabis but also exhibit promising medicinal properties, including pain relief, anti-inflammatory effects, anti-anxiety and stress relief, antimicrobial properties, and antioxidant activity. A recent study, titled "Terpenes from Cannabis sativa induce antinociception in a mouse model of chronic neuropathic pain via activation of adenosine A2A receptors," highlights the powerful antinociceptive (pain relieving) …