Dr. Ethan Russo: Minor Cannabinoids and Cannabis Terpenoids [VIDEO]
Minor cannabinois and terpenes (quarterly Society of Cannabis Clinicians meeting).
Terpenes and the "Entourage Effect"
Cannabis terpenes interact synergistically to create what scientists refer to as an “entourage effect” that magnifies the therapeutic benefits of the plant’s individual components—so that the medicinal impact of the whole plant is greater than the sum of its parts.
Smell the Mystery
The secrets behind marijuana’s bouquet are in the “terpenes.” In the future, it may be possible to access strain-specific cannabis oils, as well as made-to-order marijuana extracts with a full array of terpenes artfully tailored to meet the needs and desires of individual users.