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Meet Teri ✌️

Hi! I’m CannaGirl918 & I’m here to talk about flower, terpenes & the magic that is canna! ICYMI:

Terpenes are the delectable oils that gives your strains their distinct scent AND they help define how those strains of cannabis affect you. Each terpene has its own amazing list of other health benefits too.

There are more than a hundred terpenes in cannabis flowers but we only care about the top 5. Last week I introduced the terpene Myrcene, with my friend Myrcee. She’s the one that helps you chill out but often the credit is given it being a “Indica" & it’s like a whole thing.  

Indica & Sativa don’t tell you a damn thing beyond the leaf shape & a few characteristics that the cultivators need to know.  IT LITERALLY HAS NO IMPACT ON YOUR EXPERIENCE. N.O.N.E. #Science

TL;DR: Terpenes are the fucking magic of cannabis & you need to learn how to master the power!

Today I’d like to introduce you to Teri. 

Teri is like your funkiest friend with a distinct style, a signature scent & a way of making everything more awesome. She’s the friend of a friend that you always love to see. 

You find yourself smiling & laughing more when she’s around. You just feel better being around her. Teri doesn’t try to make herself the life of the party, instead she’s the one having a dozen great conversations with everyone, connecting people & making them feel like they are the life of the party 🎉 

Teri also happens to be a green goddess fr. She can grow anything & is a holistic healing fucking powerhouse. Like she always knows just the herb will help with your back pain, anxiety, migraines & even more serious issues. #BigC   

No one works harder for those she loves. She’s generous with her time & her knowledge, you can always call to ask what will help with your migraine or what to take to sleep.

One thing that never fails to piss her off is when people credit her (& her friends') hard work to some broads named Indica & Sativa. Somehow no matter what she & her girls accomplish, people keep overlooking them but she knows their time is coming.

Alone, she’s a force but with her friends, she is literally unstoppable.

Terpinolene is the least common dominant terpene but its scent signifies some of your faves including, Dutch Treat, XJ -13 & Golden Pineapple. Its scent is more complex than the other terpenes with a complex piney, floral, herbaceous, citrus-y scent. While the scent may lead, it’s usually part of the entourage effect for that strain. *We’ll talk about that once you meet all the girls! 

Terpinolene’s uses are as varied as it’s fragrance. It is an antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-fungal, antibacterial & aids with sleep & inhibits cancer cell growth. It’s also a known sedative & sleep aid. Studies show it may also reduce the risk of heart disease & may have a role in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. For real, it can even lower cholesterol. Weed is so fucking cool.

So if you want to chill with my girl Teri check out the following high Terpinolene strains

Golden Goat Golden Pineapple J1 XJ-13 Orange Cookies

Drop your favorite strains below!

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Meet Myrcee ✨

Quick recap:

Terpenes are the reason cannabis affects people in so many different ways from reducing anxiety to easing pain. There are tons of other health benefits too, like reducing inflammation & working as an anti-fungal & antibacterial. 

TL;DR: Terpenes are what creates your cannabis experience. #science

Each cannabis flower contains over a hundred terpenes but we’re going to focus on the 5 you will meet most often starting with the OG of cannabis terpenes, Myrcene, aka Myrcee!

Myrcee is the girl you have known for.ev.er. You met, maybe, in high school, you definitely knew each other in your 20s. She’s the one you can count on no matter what & she never lets you down.

Since everyone knows Myrcee, it’s easy to take her for granted but the fact is, she’s at like 65% of the parties you're at, so she’s probably more critical than you think. 

Since she’s always around, she often gets mistaken for some bish named Indica & it is so annoying. Indica hasn’t done a damn thing for you, forget about that broad already!

The other thing brush off she gets is the fact she can do as much as T.H.O.T., Opi & she doesn’t cause a national fucking epidemic doing it. as a result but somehow she’s the bad girl & Opi is just running wild. 

The fact of the matter is, Myrcee is your clutch friend. She’s the one you call when you can’t sleep, your shoulder hurts or you just need to unwind. She’s a beast on her own but when she’s paired with her friends & THC, she’s pretty much unstoppable. So, if you need to relax or relieve a little pain, give Myrcee a call & she'll get you right. 

Myrcene makes up as much as sixty-five percent of the terpenes in certain strains. Myrcene is great for pain relief & for relaxing tense muscles. A few conditions myrcene can help with include ADHD, seizures, and PTSD. It is known to help you “unwind” & assist with both anxiety & insomnia. Myrcene has also been tested on patients with neurological conditions such as epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease as well with promising results. Tests have also shown that the effects of myrcene on pain are very similar to that of opium.

Since myrcene doesn’t have the addictive side effects of opium, this could be a huge advantage for those dealing with chronic & lifelong pain. 

TL;DR: Myrcene has powerful antibiotic, antimutagenic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and sedative effects. 

There is a HUGE misconception that myrcene is a strong sedative, but this is #false. In some forms, such as lemongrass, it is used as a sleep aid & a msucle relaxer but that is not it’s only uses.

TL;DR: There is no proof that myrcene itself is a sedative. Indica, sativa, and hybrid strains all have large amounts of myrcene the indica couchlock is only in your head. 

If you are looking for a strain to help you chill out, relax & unwind, remember your girl Myrcee & ask for strains high in Myrcene.

A few of our favorite high myrcene strains are: 

OG Kush

Blue Dream

Remedy

9 Pound Hammer

Grape Ape

Granddaddy Purple

Tangie

Harlequin

What’s your go-to strain to unwind? Drop it in the comments! 

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Indica? Sativa? #Same 🤷‍♀️

I’m CannaGirl918 & I’m here to help you gain control over your canna experience (or the experience of a child or patient if you are a caregiver)

ICYMI: Judging Cannabis by indica or sativa is as useful as judging a woman by her body type. Indica & sativa refer to the leaf’s shapes & a few other physiological things but IT DOES NOT DETERMINE THE HIGH EXPERIENCE.

You know how like the world decided metric was the way to be but the US was like “nah”? Sort of the same. The misinformation is SO deeply imbedded in pop culture & canna culture, it’s nearly impossible to shift “popular opinion.” Luckily, IDGAF about popular opinion. If it can be destroyed by the truth, it deserves to be destroyed by the truth. This above all things.

Okay so now let’s talk canna! You KNOW that Sour Diesel 2 makes you hyper. You KNOW Blue Dream makes you sleepy. It’s not all in your head, right?

No, yeah it is. It’s a little real & a little placebo effect. You know, when you tell someone something has power even when it doesn’t & then they “feel the effects” that were never really there? #Placebo So you THINK it makes you hyper & you THINK it calms you down, so it does.

But also, science! About that Sour Diesel 2, while it is a sativa strain, it’s the terpene Limonene that is the energy factor here.

Common in nature, it’s energetic & bright, ya know that citrusy goodness 🍋 You grab your piece, blaze a bowl & are ready to tackle that to do list. Or maybe just ready to tackle that watchlist. #NoJudgement

Fast forward, it’s bedtime soon & you’re ready for that sweet Blue Dream 🛌  You grab your blankie, the remote & blaze your bowl. Such cozy. Much sleepy. But it’s not the indica that did you in, it’s the high level of Myrcene!  Myrcene is the most common terpene in cannabis strains & is responsible for that chill vibe you get when you smoke cannabis. It’s present in so many strains but the higher the %, the more chill you get.

When you look at the terpene profiles for the strains you love the most, you will start to see a pattern & who doesn’t love a good pattern? #HellooPolkaDots This will help you pick the best strains for your unique chemistry. And by better understanding how terpenes impact your experience, you can better invest your money in strains that serve you specifically & sound like a badass science broad when you ask for what you want “I’m looking for a high myrcene strain, do you have any on special today?” I’d be a total #fail if i didn’t warn you that by becoming a canna nerd, you are going to see a LOT of blank stares when you go into dispos. “Budtenders” are not trained medical pros, they are retail servers. Knowing the science of the strains falls on the person using the strain, not the one selling. The test data they have on the strains will reveal the terpene profile & this is for public use so don’t be bashful to ask about the data, it’s your money babes.

Next week you meet Myrce & see why she’s everyone’s favorite friend! 

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So, you've totally heard about Indica & Sativa if you are alive & have internet.  “Indica puts you in da couch, Sativa sets you up” Right? 

uh.....

Wrong. #Same The differences between indica and sativa plants are physical only!  I repeat the differences between indica and sativa plants are physical. Sativa & Indica refer to the SHAPE of the leaves & other physical characteristics, it has ZERO to do with your actual cannabis experience.

Judging your cannabis by indica or sativa is like judging a woman based on her body shape. 

And to drive the point home “the last 50 years of cannabis cultivation, crossbreeding has been the name of the game. As a result, there’s virtually no such thing as a “pure” indica or sativa anymore. Every flower you’ve ever come in contact with has most likely been a hybrid of some sort.”

So, now what? The strains you love are still the same but it’s not because it’s sativa or indica but because of its unique terpene & cannabinoid profiles & I’m here to help you understand & make friends with these terpenes!

Okay so you don’t owe me a kiss but I did just drop MAD DATA on you. Cannabinoids & Terpenes are what make the magic of your favorite strains & to make the most of your cannabis experience AND get the most bang for your buck bc you can pick the strains that get you where you want to be every. single. time.  Looking for the best strain for pain relief? Maybe you want a strain that’s good for anxiety. Looking for a strain to help you sleep? Once you understand how terpenes work & how they work together, you can find the #perfect cannabis strains for every situation.  So I’d like to introduce you to the Canna Girls! These fantastic women each represent a terpene & embody each terpene’s unique characteristics & profiles.  Cannabis is a science & with science comes power. These women are here to empower you in cannabis & in life by sharing their knowledge, experience & cannabis love. 

Meet Lemi, Myrce, Pinee, Cary & Teri. These bombshells represent the terpenes you encounter most: Limonene, Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene & Terpinolene.  Each terpene has it’s own unique characteristics & when they come together, everything is better. Just like real life! I will be introducing these #cannacuties over the next few weeks & help you get friendly with the terpene lineup! 

I’d love to hear your favorite strains. Comment below!

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Where should I grind?

I want to check out the best dispensaries, tour the top grows & try the best cannabis lines from across the state! For science of course! #SmokingForScience Click here to tell me what brands to try & what dispensaries I should check out for my blog’s weekly feature!

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Smoking on Tulsa Time.  Cannabis use isn’t a crime. It’s a medical treatment.  It’s a hobby. It’s a job.  I love cannabis. I love the science of it. I love the way it makes me feel. I love the communion of it. So much so I have two different canna projects. #SmokingForScience I’m a geek at heart & the science of cannabis is fascinating but it can be overwhelming too. Strains vary from store to store & not knowing what to expect can be stressful. During smoking for science, myself & a friend smoke, or dose, & compare notes on taste, head feel, body vibe & overall rating for price & quality. I enjoy flower, dabs, edibles, concentrates & vapes & tinctures & would love to hear your recommendations for dispensaries. brands & products. You can comment here or slide in my DMs on Insta, FaceFail & Twitter. 

#BakedBaking Edibles are awesome but the process can be confusing How do you make it? What do you make? How do you dose it? I’m sharing my love of cooking with cannabis with weekly recipes--& of course, I’m baked while cooking   I live-stream a different recipe each week. 

I’m looking forward to touring & interviewing dispensaries across Oklahoma to feature on my blog. Let me know the shops I should be checking out.

I’m excited to share my love of Oklahoma & cannabis with you all!

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