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TERPENES AND YOU
So what's this terpene thing you keep hearing about?
The very quick and short answer: terpenes are what you smell when you smell cannabis and they hold numerous medical benefits.
Terpenes (and terpenoids) are aromatic organic compounds found in many plants and even some insects. Plants developed terpenes to ward off herbivores that might eat them and to attract helpful predators and pollinators. Cannabis has naturally high levels of terpenes. "Dank" flower gets its stank from being rich in terpenes.
So...why do terpenes matter and why should you care?
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They directly affect your high and contribute to The Entourage Effect of cannabis
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They have medical benefits
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They give cannabis, concentrates, and vape oil its natural flavor
A groundbreaking 2011 paper by neurologist and researcher Ethan Russo described the way cannabinoids and terpenes work together to boost and modulate the effects of one another in the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS). For a long time THC was considered the only chemical of psychoactive importance in cannabis. Russo and team helped reveal how other cannabinoids (like CBD) and terpenes can either increase or decrease the effects of THC and other chemicals in the body that interact with the ECS.
In the same paper by Dr. Russo, it was revealed that terpenes “could produce synergy with respect to treatment of pain, inflammation, depression, anxiety, addiction, epilepsy, cancer, fungal and bacterial infections.”
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What do I need to shop at The Chronic Boutique?You'll need a Colorado state ID as well as a medical card from a verified doctor. We'll also have a short Patient Agreement Form, required by Colorado MED.
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Can I buy everything I see on your page?Inventory can vary from moment to moment, and by dispansary! The best thing to do is call any of our three stores and place a call ahead order or go online and do the same thing, Our goal is always to be there for our patients!
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What're your member sign-up perks?Ask your budtender
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Why The Chronic Boutique? What makes you guys so special?We like to think we serve every patient with the individual attention they deserve to make sure that each patient receives the medicine that they need for his/her own endocannabanoid system. We also take that same pride into the care and growth of our plants. Our owner is a grower first, so you'll notice an individual terpene profile on each strain. Ever feel like your bud smells the same and it doesn't seem to matter what strain you get they all just kinda do the same thing? At Chronic you'll find the terpene profile can really help you change the way you use your medicine.
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Is there any limit to what I can purchase?Unless you have an EPC (Extended Plant Count) from your doctor, you'll only be allowed to purchase up to 2 ounces of cannabis per day.
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