In this episode, Steph and Stacy introduce us to the world of cannabis terpenes and flavonoids. Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, though many people associate them with cannabis because cannabis plants contain high concentrations of them. Terpenes bring out the flavours and aromas of the plant and play an essential role in the product's effects on the consumer. 

If you’re not aware of terpenes, you’re not too late to the game! -Stacy

The nose knows! If possible, smell your cannabis before you buy, for this is an excellent way to decide whether or not a variety of cannabis will be more likely to "work" for you, based on your initial reaction and how it will engage with your body's chemistry. The certificate of analysis is another way to learn more about your favourite cannabis products. 

Flavonoids provide the colour to the cannabis plant and protect the plant in nature. Flavonoids are found in nature, for example, in blueberries - the flavonoid anthocyanin makes them blue!

The more we understand the plant, the more we can understand it’s true medicinal effects. -Steph

Most common terpenes found in cannabis: 

Myrcene - smells earthy, fruity, like cloves, and is known to be sedative in its effects.

Limonene - smells of orange, citrus, and spice and has uplifting effects, among others.

Pinene - smells like pine, woody, mountain air and is known to have effects that lead to "clarity." 

Linalool - lavender contains high amounts of linalool and smells floral with spice and citrus notes. Great for sedation, it also helps to decrease the anxiety that THC may bring on, among other symptoms.

Beta-Caryophyllene - found in black pepper, which leads to a spicy, woody scent. This terpene acts on the CB2 receptors of our endocannabinoid system and helps mitigate the "high" or the overwhelm of the high that THC evokes. Also helpful for inflammatory symptoms with conditions like arthritis and neuropathy.

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Resources:

CBD: A Patient's Guide to Medicinal Cannabis--Healing without the High. By: Leonard Leinow, Juliana Birnbaum, Michael H. Moskowitz, M.D.  https://books.google.ca/books/about/CBD.html?id=u3zcDQAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y

EduCanNation Medical Cannabis 101: https://app.imdhealth.com/topic/d3da170d-d150-4c91-b527-5bd60222e272/cebd700f-3840-4013-9d6e-5d65f510eb95

Links to studies

1. Cannabis is more than simply D -tetrahydrocannabinol
2. Anti-Cancer Potential of Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Flavonoids Present in Cannabis
3. New Methods for the Comprehensive Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Cannabis sativa L. (hemp)
4. Secondary Metabolites Profiled in Cannabis Inflorescences, Leaves, Stem Barks, and Roots for Medicinal Purposes | Scientific Reports

CannaReps Course - Cannabis Sommelier https://www.cannareps.ca/

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Music composed and performed by Dave Bobak.

Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certified cannabis educators, Steph and Stacy share the knowledge they have learned as certified cannabis educators to help advocate for the patient and the plant.  Their stories of staying positive and hopeful despite the hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis, helps to remind us that we are always stronger than we think we are.

The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only, it is not medical advice. We are certified cannabis educators, we are not medical doctors. Steph and I recommend that you speak directly to a medical cannabis educator or a medical healthcare practitioner who is trained in cannabis medicine prior to experimenting with cannabis for medicinal purposes. The topics and statements discussed are based on our research and experience and have not been evaluated by any regulatory body.