GeneralGlossary Entry

Entourage Effect

Hypothesis that cannabinoids and terpenes work more strongly together than individually.

Detailed Explanation

The entourage effect describes the assumption that the interaction of cannabinoids, terpenes, and other plant compounds in cannabis results in a different effect profile than isolated individual substances. This hypothesis is widely accepted, but has only been partially proven scientifically.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol — the most important psychoactive cannabinoid in the cannabis plant.

Cannabinoid
Terpene

Aromatic plant compounds that characterize the smell and taste of cannabis.

Terpene
CBD

Cannabidiol — non-psychoactive cannabinoid with broad research interest.

Cannabinoid

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Entourage Effect

Detailed Explanation

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