THE ENTOURAGE EFFECT The entourage effect is a proposed mechanism by which cannabis compounds act synergistically to modulate the overall effects of the plant. TERPENES FLAVONOIDS There are more than 100 terpenes in just one Similar to terpenes, flavonoids share a cannabis flower. Terpenes give cannabis its role in how we perceive cannabis distinctive aromatic and flavor qualities, as well through our senses. But there’s a lot as imparting a host of therapeutic effects. more to flavonoids than what meets our Cannabis terpenes like linalool (also present in nose and taste buds. In fact, flavonoids lavender) and pinene (in conifers) have been are among the most understudied used to promote sleep and fight inflammation HEMP compounds found within the plant. Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the ingredient in cannabis derived chemical responsible for most of from the hemp plant. It may CBD THC marijuana’s psychological effects. It treat conditions like pain, PHYTOCANNABINOIDS acts much like the cannabinoid insomnia, and anxiety. chemicals made naturally by the body. CBD CBDV CBG CBC CBN THCA THCV ∆9-THC Phytocannabinoids, or exogenous cannabinoids, are plant-derived cannabinoids produced by glandular trichomes covering the surface of the cannabis plant. Trichomes are responsible for producing all of the plant’s desirable compounds. More than 100 cannabinoids have been disovered in the cannabis plant. Phytocannabinoids interact with our body’s receptors to produce numerous psychotropic and therapeutic effects. Both plants and animals produce their own cannabinoids, those produced inside the mammalian body are called endocannabinoids. Phytocannabinoids demonstrate above are Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), Cannabidivarin (CBDV), Cannabigerol (CBG), Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabinol (CBN), Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC). .