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The Terpenes & Compounds of the Marijuana Plant

⚛COMPOUNDS & MOLECULAR  STRUCTURES⚛ 

WHAT ARE THEY? 


By dictionary definition, a compound is a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements. However, a molecule is the smallest particle of a substance that has all of the physical and chemical properties of that substance.  Everything is made up of compounds and molecules. The earth, fragments of space, people, and most importantly, WEED! 

Yes, even the marijuana plant includes compounds and molecules. With these compounds and molecules, the marijuana plant can grow to have different properties in look, taste, and effects on the human body. The 3 main types of marijuana plants include Savita's, Indica's, and Hybrids.  But exactly what are they? Lets take a deeper dive.

SATIVAS 

Sativa's are described as the more invigorating. energetic, and uplifting sub species of cannabis. Their outward appearance includes long stems with more narrow leaves. I would like to think that they're colors of fall but unfortunately they're not. However, these are the basics of the sativa species.


INDICAS

Indica's are described as the more relaxing, mellow, and sedative sub species of cannabis. Their outward appearance includes short stems with stubby leaves. I would like to think that they're colors of a poisonous purple mushroom but unfortunately they're not. However, these are the basics of the Indica species. 


HYBRIDS

Hybrids are described as the perfect mix of invigorating, relaxing, energetic, mellow, uplifting, and sedative sub species of cannabis. Hybrids are the ultimate test tube baby mixes of Sativa's and Indica's. Their outward appearance can vary between common characteristics of both the sativa and Indica plant.  I would like to think that they're the colors of a standard green marijuana plant but unfortunately, that's how every strain of cannabis looks like on the outside. However, these are the basics of the Hybrid species.

Now that we've covered the basic types of strains, we can take a deeper dive into what each strain has to offer the world. Remember the molecules and compounds from earlier? Well for each strain of cannabis, there's a variety of compounds and molecules that span from the subspecies. Each has their own properties in regards to the effects that it can cause on the human mind and body. In this segment, we'll cover these unique compounds and molecules.

The dictionary term for this system of compounds and molecules is called TERPENES!  Lets go over all the different terpenes and effects they carry through their respective cannabis sub species;
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A- Pinene
Aroma: Wood & Pine 
Effects: Alertness / Bronchodilator 

B - Pinene 
Aroma: Wood & Pine
Effects: Analgesic / Alertness 

Caryophyllene
Aroma: Pepper & Spice
Effects: Relaxation / Anti - Depressant

Humulene
Aroma: Earthy & Spice
Effects: Anti - tumor / Anti - Depressant

Limonene
Aroma: Citrus
Effects: Gastric reflux / Anti - Anxiety 

Linalool
Aroma: Floral & Spice
Effects: Sedative / Anti - Epileptic

Myrcene
Aroma: Citrus & Herbal
Effects: Sedative / Analgesic

Nerolidol
Aroma: Floral & Wood
Effects: Sedative / Anti - Cancer

Ocimene
Aroma: Herbal
Effects: Anti - Fungal / Anti - Virus

Terpinolene
Aroma: Spice & Citrus
Effects: Anti- Cancer / Sedative



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