THE WORLD OF CANNABINOIDS AND TERPENES There are over 200 chemicals in the cannabis plant. We have already discovered upwards of some of the 100+ cannabinoids found in cannabis at this time. The vital role of terpenes in cannabis is significant as there can be over 200+ of those alone. But now, there are flavonoids to research and understand as well. They account for about 20 of the 200 compounds, so it's worth spending time to know how they can affect our cannabis consumption. These three components: the terpenes, cannabinoids and flavonoids, are the holy trinity of the cannabis world when looking at a cultivar profile. What are flavonoids? Flavonoids are one of the most well-known nutritional groups in plants.
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They are nutrient-dense while also providing health advantages to humans and the plants from which they are derived. They aid seed development and growth by performing critical processes such as cell cycle advancement.
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CANNABIS HOLY TRINITY? Written by Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D., CTC, CNHP, NHC
Board Certified and Award-Winning Holistic Health Practitioner
