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SUMMARY:  

While there is still a great deal to be discovered and understood, what you should know is that cannabis is a medicine that relies on the synergy between many different chemical compounds (terpenes and cannabinoids) working together; this phenomenon is known as the “entourage effect”. 

LONG EXPLANATION: 

The term “entourage effect” has become an important piece of vocabulary in the cannabis community to describe the relationship between terpenes, cannabinoids, and other phytochemicals (chemicals made by plants) which are responsible for the vast therapeutic potential of cannabis. 

By now, most people have heard about cannabinoids such as THC and CBD. While these compounds have a range of medical benefits, they are only part of what makes cannabis medicine so effective and have proven to be less effective on their own than when combined with other phytochemicals like terpenes. 

Both cannabinoids and terpenes affect receptors in the endocannabinoid system which is what allows cannabis to act therapeutically in the human body, this action in some cases also produces the “high” which most are familiar with. 

It is the terpenes in cannabis that modulate (modify or control) the effect that the cannabinoids in each sample will have on the user, this is why strains of cannabis affect each user uniquely. For example, if you have 2 different types of cannabis and both have 15% THC, but one gives you energetic effects and one gives you sedative effects, this is largely due to the different terpene profiles. 

When a person smokes marijuana, THC overwhelms the endocannabinoid system, quickly attaching to cannabinoid receptors throughout the brain and body. This interferes with the ability of natural cannabinoids to do their job of fine-tuning communication between neurons, which can throw the entire system off balance. 

Because cannabinoid receptors are in so many parts of the brain and body, the effects of THC are wide-ranging: It can slow down a person’s reaction time (which can impair driving or athletic skills), disrupt the ability to remember things that just happened, cause anxiety, and affect judgment. THC also affects parts of the brain that make a person feel good—this is what gives people the feeling of being “high.” But over time THC can change how the EC system works in these brain areas, which can lead to problems with memory, addiction, and mental health.

Understanding the difference between the three major types of CBD is a huge step in your CBD journey. Having a full understanding of what each of these options offers will help you decide which CBD products will best fit your needs.

Full Spectrum

Full-spectrum or “whole-plant” CBD contains everything the CBD plant contains including flavor, terpenes, and other cannabinoids such as CBG, and trace amounts of THC.  This type of CBD offers the full Entourage Effect due to the cannabinoids and terpenes working together in perfect synergy. (The full chart below shows the benefits of whole plant CBD)

Broad Spectrum

Broad-spectrum CBD can be described as full-spectrum CBD without any THC. This form of CBD can still contain an array of cannabinoids and terpenes. This is a good option for individuals who cannot have any trace amount of THC in their system whether it be for medical, personal, or legal reasons. 

CBD Isolate

CBD isolate is typically the best choice for people who are sensitive to other cannabinoids such as THC. Isolates are CBD that has been separated from all other cannabinoids that the hemp plant contains. In the process of extracting CBD for an isolate, any trace amounts of THC, terpenes, wax, oils, and any other cannabinoids are removed, leaving the purest form of CBD. When looking for an isolate it is important to be sure to verify the purity. If the isolate is not pure, it can still contain terpenes, cannabinoids, or trace amounts of THC.

Terpenes are an organic compound that can be found in all plants. In other words, they are the essential oils of a plant. Terpenes create the entourage effect and have been known to hold numerous medicinal benefits such as pain relief or stress relief. It is important to know about terpenes because the CBD flower naturally contains terpenes that are lost in the CBD extraction process. YSC has found that a lot of CBD retailers do not know about this loss of terpenes, and so they are unable to ensure that their product will supply you with the full potential benefits that the hemp plant offers.

Because of this, YSC has our own lab in which we are able to add those terpenes back into our CBD oils. In addition, we have several options of CBD that contain additional terpenes for extra medicinal benefits such as arthritis relief. The chart below displays some terpenes and a little bit of information on what those terpenes offer. 

Terpinolene – sedative, social anxiety, cancer suppression, leukemia, tumor cells, antioxidant, preventing LDL (the bad cholesterol), anti-microbial  

Humulene – cancer, prevent tumor growth 

Beta-Caryophyllene – digestion, inflammation, alleviates stress and anxiety, boosts immune system function, relieves pain, ulcers 

Linalool – sleep, relaxation, anxiety, Vitamin E, depression, lower seizures, pain 

Myrcene – pain relief, relaxation, muscle tension, depression, increases the number of cannabinoids that can be absorbed by the brain 

Limonene – digestion, athlete’s foot & yeast outbreaks, anxiety, depression, immune system, heartburn, mood, acid reflux, slow cancer cell growth 

Pinene – pain relief, alertness, memory retention, asthma 

Caryophyllene Oxide – anti-inflammatory and analgesic, alcohol craving reduction, anti-cancer, anti-anxiety, and anti-depressant 

Beta-Caryophyllene – digestion, inflammation, alleviates stress and anxiety, boosts immune system function, relieves pain, ulcers 

Humulene – cancer, slows tumor growth 

Linalool – sleep, relaxation, anxiety, Vitamin E, depression, lower seizures, pain 

Limonene – digestion, athlete’s foot & yeast outbreaks, anxiety, depression, immune system, heartburn, mood, acid reflux, slow cancer growth 

Alpha Bisabolol – anti-irritant, skin protectant, pain, antibiotic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antispasmodic (relieve spasm of involuntary muscle) 

Nerolidol – makes bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics, antifungal agent, helps kill parasites, fights head lice by preventing the eggs from hatching, soothes anxiety, treats malaria, improves skin absorption of topicals, sedative effect 

Pinene – pain relief, alertness, memory retention, asthma 

Citronellol – antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, insect repellent, stomachic, stimulant 

Fenchol – antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal 

Terpineol – antimicrobial, inflammation, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, pulmonary diseases, neurological diseases, diabetes type 2, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases 

Caryophyllene Oxide – Anti-inflammatory and analgesic, alcohol craving reduction, anti-cancer, anti-anxiety, and anti-depressant 

Phytol – anti-inflammatory, pain, anxiety, helps alleviate itching, cancer, seizure, fights parasites 

Geraniol – neuroprotectant (helps preserve the structure and function of nerve cells), anti-inflammatory, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and antiviral 

Pinene – pain relief, alertness, memory retention, asthma 

Myrcene – pain relief, relaxation, muscle tension, depression, increases the number of cannabinoids that can be absorbed by the brain 

Plus 7 more Terpenes

Terpinolene – sedative, social anxiety, cancer suppression, leukemia, tumor cells, antioxidant, preventing LDL (the bad cholesterol), anti-microbial 

Ocimene – antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, decongestant, antibacterial 

Beta Caryophyllene – digestion, inflammation, alleviates stress and anxiety, boosts immune system Function, Relieves Pain, ulcers 

Myrcene – pain relief, relaxation, muscle tension, depression, increases the amount of cannabinoids that can be absorbed by the brain 

Limonene – digestion, athlete’s foot & yeast outbreaks, anxiety, depression, immune system, heartburn, mood, acid reflux, slows cancer groth 

Pinene – pain relief, alertness, memory retention, asthma 

Humulene – cancer, prevent tumor growth 

Alpha Phellandrene – immune stimulatory, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antinociceptive 

Alpha Bisabolol – anti-irritant, skin protectant, pain, antibiotic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antispasmodic (relieve spasm of involuntary muscle) 

Linalool – sleep, relaxation, anxiety, Vitamin E, depression, lowers seizures, pain 

Terpineol – antimicrobial, inflammation, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, pulmonary diseases, neurological diseases, diabetes type 2, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases 

Delta 3 Carene – fibromyalgia, arthritis, osteoporosis, inflammation, memory retention, and mental sharpness 

Phytol – anti-inflammatory, pain, anxiety, helps alleviate itching, cancer, seizure, fights parasites 

Nerolidol – makes bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics, antifungal agent, help kill parasites, Fights head lice by preventing the eggs from hatching, soothes anxiety, treating malaria, Improves skin penetration of topicals, sedative effect 

Plus 16 more terpenes

Beta-Caryophyllene – digestion, inflammation, alleviates stress and anxiety, boosts immune system function, relieves pain, ulcers 

Limonene – digestion, athlete’s foot & yeast outbreaks, anxiety, depression, immune system, heartburn, mood, acid reflux, slow cancer growth 

Myrcene – pain relief, relaxation, muscle tension, depression, increases the number of cannabinoids that can be absorbed by the brain 

Linalool – sleep, relaxation, anxiety, Vitamin E, depression, lower seizures, pain 

Humulene – cancer, prevent tumor growth 

Pinene – pain relief, alertness, memory retention, asthma 

Alpha Bisabolol – anti-irritant, skin protectant, pain, antibiotic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antispasmodic (relieve spasm of involuntary muscle) 

Fenchol – antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal 

Nerolidol – makes bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics, antifungal agent, help kill parasites, Fights head lice by preventing the eggs from hatching, soothes anxiety, treating malaria, Improves skin penetration of topicals, sedative effect 

Terpineol – antimicrobial, inflammation, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, pulmonary diseases, neurological diseases, diabetes type 2, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases 

Phytol – anti-inflammatory, pain, anxiety, helps alleviate itching, cancer, seizure, fights parasites 

Borneol – anti-inflammatory, lung inflammation, neuropathic pain 

Terpinolene – sedative, social anxiety, cancer suppression, leukemia, tumor cells, antioxidant, preventing LDL (the bad cholesterol), anti-microbial 

Caryophyllene Oxide – anti-inflammatory and analgesic, alcohol craving reduction, anti-cancer, anti-anxiety, and anti-depressant 

Camphene – Bactericidal, antiviral, antifungal, expectorant (coughs), anti-edematous (an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells) 

Plus 5 more Terpenes 

Immune Support is a custom formulation designed to support the immune system. This blend can be used by itself or in combination with your regular CBD regiment. It has been formulated to help our immune system when we are fighting viruses, fungal issues, microbial issues, and bacterial issues. It can be taken orally or applied directly to an affected area topical. It has a minty, citrus, and herbal taste.

Fragrance: minty, citrus, and herbal

Effect: Immune support, can help with colds and the flu. Helps ease mouth and teeth issues, skin conditions, stomach bugs, and infections. Could be relaxing for some and uplifting for others.

Terpene Profile

Para-Cymene – antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-tumor, neuroprotective, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic

Alpha Bisabolol – anti-microbial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant (skin conditions), and analgesic

Pulegone – expectorant, sedative, anti-anxiety, psychostimulant to improve motor and mental function

Limonene – immune system support, digestion, athletes foot, and yeast outbreaks, anxiety, depression, heartburn, mood, acid reflux, slow cancer growth

Myrcene – pain relief, relaxation, muscle tension, depression, increases the number of cannabinoids that can be absorbed by the brain