Yo, peep this new study that just dropped funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). They found out that this citrusy-smelling terpene in weed could be the key to chilling out all that anxiety and paranoia that comes with THC. Researchers are saying this discovery could be the missing link to getting the most out of THC for medical benefits and keeping the public safe.
So, in the latest issue of the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, they talk about how when subjects vaped this terpene called D-limonene along with a hit of THC, they felt way less anxious and paranoid compared to just smoking THC by itself.
The study found that as they upped the dose of D-limonene, people felt less stressed out and paranoid. But besides keeping anxiety in check, it didn’t really do much else to their experience.
Turns out, this terpene is not just found in weed but also in citrus fruits like oranges. When they vaped just the terpene alone, it didn’t do much different from a placebo. But mix it with THC, and bam! Anxiety levels drop.
These researchers had peeps vaping D-limonene alone, THC alone, both together, or just some distilled water as a control. They checked their vitals, brain performance, and mood right after vaping and throughout six hours.
The study concluded that adding D-limonene to THC can help reduce anxiety caused by THC, which could make THC more therapeutic without all the negative side effects.
The report goes on to say this is one of the first studies showing how different parts of weed work together to change how it hits you. It gives us a glimpse into how we can use these compounds for medicine without all the bad vibes.
And yo, they’re talking about developing new meds using THC that don’t mess with your head as much. The goal is to make these meds work better without making you feel all anxious and paranoid, ya dig?
So, get this – using more D-limonene could be an easy way to make medical weed work better and make sure folks using it for fun don’t go off the deep end.
This study’s part of a bigger wave looking at how all the parts of weed work together. It’s like a symphony where each instrument makes the whole song sound better.
Other studies have looked at how all these different compounds in weed impact your high and your health. It turns out mixing it up with other natural stuff makes for a better time than just smoking pure THC.
Researchers are starting to find all kinds of new compounds in weed that add to its unique aromas and effects. It’s like finding hidden treasure in your favorite strain.
So, next time you light up or vape up, think about all those terpenes and cannabinoids doing their thing together to give you a dope high. Stay woke on how these plants can work together to give you the best experience possible.
Stay tuned for more research on how nature’s magic works together to keep us vibing right. And remember, when it comes to cannabis, sometimes it takes a village to hit that sweet spot for a chill time.
