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A recent article published on the Canadian website CannabisDigest suggests that a few whiffs of black peppercorn can effectively combat THC induced paranoia.
Whether the result of a poor disposition, bad company, or the wrong strain, most smokers have experienced cannabis-induced anxiety to varying degrees. Whether that paranoia comes in the form of conspiracy theories, debilitating self-consciousness or plain old fashioned weirdness depends on the individual, but no matter how paranoia is expressed, its safe to say that there are few things worse than being subjected to social expectations when the crazy sets in.
Could the solution really be so simple? Yes. Yes it can. A study published in the August 2011 edition of the British Journal of Pharmacology titled “Taming THC: Potential Cannabis Synergy and Phytocannabinoid-terpenoid Entourage Effects”, looks at the ways in which terpenes (the chemical chemical components of plants that generate flavor, and, according to the study’s abstract, “…affect animal and even human behavior when inhaled from ambient air at serum levels in the single digits”) interact with one another to generate entourage effects, or, in other words, effects that are not attributable to any one chemical component. ”
With modern breeding techniques, terpenes have become an increasingly important aspect of the cannabis experience (whereas terpene profiles were relatively constant in the old days, breeders now work to achieve ever more specific effects by manipulating these profiles) and yet the average user knows next to nothing about them. Take Mycrene for example, the active terpene in mangos; Mycrene said to improve the effects of low grade cannabis if ingested an hour prior to lighting up. Pinene, the active terpene in black peppercorns, is what accounts for the spices soothing effects.
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Holland based Green House Seeds is at the front of the pack in terms of Terpene identification. They performed a spectral analysis on all of their strains and came up with this flavor wheel to help consumers pick the strains that best fit their palette.
As scientists continue to improve their understanding of terpene interactions, we can expect to see more specialized (see: CBD) and properly tested, streamlined strains on dispensary shelves. Unfortunately, the lack of true Indicas make it hard to find a purely sedative smoke.
Sometimes, it’s just a matter of trial and error: find the right strain, the right time, and the right setting in which to consume cannabis. But if you’re met with a case of pot paranoia, just throw some pepper on that bowl.
Whether the result of a poor disposition, bad company, or the wrong strain, most smokers have experienced cannabis-induced anxiety to varying degrees. Whether that paranoia comes in the form of conspiracy theories, debilitating self-consciousness or plain old fashioned weirdness depends on the individual, but no matter how paranoia is expressed, its safe to say that there are few things worse than being subjected to social expectations when the crazy sets in.
Could the solution really be so simple? Yes. Yes it can. A study published in the August 2011 edition of the British Journal of Pharmacology titled “Taming THC: Potential Cannabis Synergy and Phytocannabinoid-terpenoid Entourage Effects”, looks at the ways in which terpenes (the chemical chemical components of plants that generate flavor, and, according to the study’s abstract, “…affect animal and even human behavior when inhaled from ambient air at serum levels in the single digits”) interact with one another to generate entourage effects, or, in other words, effects that are not attributable to any one chemical component. ”
With modern breeding techniques, terpenes have become an increasingly important aspect of the cannabis experience (whereas terpene profiles were relatively constant in the old days, breeders now work to achieve ever more specific effects by manipulating these profiles) and yet the average user knows next to nothing about them. Take Mycrene for example, the active terpene in mangos; Mycrene said to improve the effects of low grade cannabis if ingested an hour prior to lighting up. Pinene, the active terpene in black peppercorns, is what accounts for the spices soothing effects.
http://invalid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FlavourPie_strain_english_2012-300x291.png?d5e3dc
Holland based Green House Seeds is at the front of the pack in terms of Terpene identification. They performed a spectral analysis on all of their strains and came up with this flavor wheel to help consumers pick the strains that best fit their palette.
As scientists continue to improve their understanding of terpene interactions, we can expect to see more specialized (see: CBD) and properly tested, streamlined strains on dispensary shelves. Unfortunately, the lack of true Indicas make it hard to find a purely sedative smoke.
Sometimes, it’s just a matter of trial and error: find the right strain, the right time, and the right setting in which to consume cannabis. But if you’re met with a case of pot paranoia, just throw some pepper on that bowl.
