A
couple of years ago as a freelance writer, I wrote several articles about cannabis
and cannabinoids for Health Central. I gleaned a great deal of information in
my writing assignments. In this
slideshow, I cover things like the cannabis plant: is it hemp, CBD, or
marijuana? Does it matter?
It
was from those assignments that I decided to try CBD for my pain. However, the
lack of reliability disappointed me. I purchased many different tinctures and
topical products. However, there was no certainty about my purchase. Was there
really a “broad spectrum” of cannabinoids? My pocketbook was not appreciating
the cost of my experiments.
So,
when the folks at Happy Flower Company asked me to try hemp, I was curious
enough to say yes, and I am glad I did. Finally, I would know the presence of
certain cannabinoids and their concentration. I could read the lab reports,
which you can find on their website. I could give it a fair analysis
independent of the guessing game of other products.
MY
EXPERIENCE
There
is no cure for my pain generating conditions and I am not making any claims
that hemp is a miracle plant; however, I can say my joint pain is better, and
my fibromyalgia tenderness has greatly improved.
Additionally:
- I can use it and still write, because there aren’t any psychoactive effects.
- The plant has a plethora of cannabinoids and terpenes that work together to provide the best effect.
- I know the concentration because Happy Flower Company provides the lab reports.
- It is grown organically.
- It’s not addictive.
- It’s affordable.
You
can learn more about hemp, here.
WHAT
THE HECK IS A TERPENE?
When
I first heard this term, I was clueless. Here is what I have learned.
Terpenes
are chemicals found in the cannabis sativa species, which includes both hemp
and marijuana plants, other plants and foods. They give certain plants,
vegetables, and fruits their identifiable aroma, taste, and color. Terpenes
often influence the name of cannabis species plants.
You
might find this interesting, like I did. In 2015, the European Journal of Pharmacology published the study, “Evaluation
of the anti-inflammatory, anti-catabolic and pro-anabolic effects of
E-caryophyllene, myrcene and limonene in a cell model of osteoarthritis.”
Authors, Rufino, A.T., et al. concluded in particular, myrcene has a
significant anti-inflammatory effect, fights the destructive effects on the
cartilage matrix and believe it has the ability to halt or slow down cartilage
destruction and osteoarthritis.
A
more recent study, August 2019, by Jansen, C., et al., Myrcene
and terpene regulation of TRPV1, suggests formulations containing mycrene
have the potential to produce an analgesic effect.
GETTING
AQUAINTED WITH HEMP
Having
fibromyalgia, I am super sensitive to many things. Therefore, I found the
abundance of terpenes in hemp to be overly strong when smoked. I solved that
issue by investing in a leaf vaporizer, problem solved and I feel vaporizing
the leaf is healthier.
WHAT
THE FUTURE HOLDS
My
plans are to keep vaping hemp leaf twice a day, because that works best for me.
I am eager to try the isolate, because I can reconstitute it into a tincture or
topical with a concentration that works best for me.
AND
I
have decided to be an advocate for Happy
Flower Company, so I can offer you a 15%
discount
when you use my code:
PainedInkSlayer
*If
you are on medications please discuss hemp (cannabinoids) with your doctor or
pharmacist. Like medications, including those we buy over the counter, it is a
biochemical.
In healing,
Celeste Cooper, RN / Author, Freelancer, Advocate
Think adversity?-See opportunity!
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