Working in the cannabis industry, it is so common to get customer after customer asking for the product with the highest THC content. These consumers are looking for a strong high to blast off with. What they do not understand is that there is so much more to your high than just the THC! That is just one of the hundreds of cannabinoids and mind-altering traits of the Cannabis and Hemp plant. Having a product that has multiple cannabinoids, heavy terpenes, and heavy flavonoids in it can produce a better and stronger high.
One of the best ways that I have had this described to me is by thinking of the THC as the gasoline of the car and the additional terpenes, flavonoids, and cannabinoids as the steering wheel that guides your high. Do you want to take a completely straight highway with no curves, hills, or scenery? Or do you want to take a highway with twists, turns and beautiful scenery? Sometimes products with the highest THC lack any depth to the high and are what I call a “soulless high” or “zombie high”.
When you are shopping for cannabis products, tell the budtender what kind of experience you want to have and be open to new suggestions. It is a great idea to keep a cannabis journal to track various products and what you like or do not like about those. That will help you learn if you benefit more from different terpenes, flavonoids, or cannabinoids. While THC is the only intoxicating cannabinoid in the plant and certainly a star, there are many supporting actors that will elevate your high to the red carpet and beyond. Don’t be afraid to explore different products that are more complex with a story-stopping storyline.
Let me introduce to you some supporting actors.
The Minor Cannabinoids!
CBD: offers various potential health benefits, including pain relief, anxiety reduction, improved sleep, and potential anti-cancer properties.
CBG: shown potential benefits, including reducing anxiety and stress, improving focus and alertness, and promoting overall well-being. It may also offer neuroprotective effects, help with digestive issues, and potentially boost appetite.
CBC: potential benefits in various areas, including anti-inflammatory effects, pain relief, and even neuroprotective properties. Emerging research suggests it may also support mental health, potentially acting as an antidepressant and helping with anxiety.
CBN: known for its potential benefits in promoting sleep, pain relief, and anti-inflammatory effects. It may also stimulate appetite and has shown some promise in combating seizures and even potentially acting as an anti-cancer agent.
Stop by Healing Harvest and let’s get you setup with new products to move your cannabis journey forward!
Terpenes
Terpenes are what make certain cannabis plants smell or taste different from others. They may work with the plant’s cannabinoids and other compounds to produce medicinal effects.
Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals. They’re responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors associated with various types of vegetation.
Flavonoids
Flavonoids are the compounds in plants that give them their color.
The dark green of cannabis, the red of an apple, and the bright colors of flowers are all created by flavonoids. Flavonoids use color to send messages, attracting pollinators and signaling when a fruit is ripe.
But flavonoids do a lot more than just provide pigment. They filter ultraviolet light, remove toxins, and protect plants from microbes.
Flavonoids are compounds known as phytonutrients, or chemicals produced by plants to protect them from bacteria, parasites, and outside threats. It turns out that these phytonutrients have many potential health benefits for humans, helping us stay healthy and prevent diseases including cancer, heart disease, and asthma.
All these supporting actors can take THC to the next level and provide various health benefits. Minnesota has one of the best markets for minor cannabinoid products. At Healing Harvest, we focus on creating edibles that feature a robust blend of cannabinoids including THC, CBD, CBG, CBC and CBN. We blend them for balanced and focused effects geared for specific wellness goals such as sleep, pain relief, energy/focus, and de-stress. As dispensaries begin to open in Minnesota, take the time to truly explore the products and get lost in a new storyline.