What is the Entourage Effect?

The entourage effect refers to a theory that the cannabinoids, THC, terpenes, and flavonoids found in cannabis work with each other to enhance one another’s effects. This means different combinations may affect the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) differently, so each strain will offer a different effect on your body and mind than another. 

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The endocannabinoid system reaches throughout your entire body, helping to regulate appetite, pain sensation, mood, memory, immune system, nervous system, brain, organs, glands, immune cells, and connective tissue.  The combined action of molecules within the cannabis plant are greater than the sum of their individual effects, reducing adverse effects and providing greater efficacy and therapeutic value.

 

While there is still debate among researchers regarding the entourage effect, evidence like this supports the idea that varied compound profiles can change the overall experience. So, consider the full complement of compounds present in a strain to more accurately gauge how it might affect you.