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BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
FEELING A LITTLE STRESSED? IN NEED OF A CREATIVE BOOST?
We know it can be a little overwhelming and intimidating but we assure you that it will be as easy as ordering your favorite drink in your local café.
Cannabis products affect each and everybody differently, so the effects may vary. To help make the decision-making process easier, this chart outlines the possible methods of consumption and proper dosage with instructions on how to achieve a safe and enjoyable experience.
Warning: Consuming too large of a dose has known side effects such as anxiety, paranoia, dry mouth, etc. Harmony recommends to START LOW AND GO SLOW. In other words, try a low dose, then increase very slowly until your desired effect is achieved.
So what are terpenes?
Terpenes are another important compound found in the cannabis plant. The variety of terpenes gives different varieties of cannabis a wide range of scents. In recent years, scientists have found that terpenes do much more than produce an aroma. These compounds may boost and expand the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids, especially THC. Terpenes can be extracted from the cannabis plant and infused into a range of cannabis products, such as distillates, oils, and edibles.
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE MAIN TERPENES OF CANNABIS:
Limonene
Also Found in
Citrus Rinds, Juniper, Peppermint
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Anti-Depression, Anti-Anxiety, Antifungal
effects
Elevated Mood, Stress Relief
Humulene
Also Found in
Hops, Coriander
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Bacterial, Relieves Pain
effects
Suppresses Appetite
Pinene
Also Found in
Pine Needles, Conifers, Sage
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Anti-Inflammatory, Alleviates Asthma
effects
Memory Retention, Alertness
Linalool
Also Found in
Lavender, Citrus, Laurel, Birch, Rosewood
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Anti-Stress, Anti-Depression, Relieves Anxiety and Pain, Aids Insomnia and Convulsions
effects
Sedating, Calming
Caryophyllene
Also Found in
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Relieves Muscle Spasm and Pain, Aids Insomnia
effects
No detectable physical effects
Myrcene
Also Found in
Mango, Thyme, Citrus, Lemongrass, Bay Leaves
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Antiseptic, Anti-Bacterial, Antifungal, Anti-Inflammatory
effects
Sedating, Relaxing, Enhances THC’s Psychoactivity
