A delicious mango offers a sweet flavor, tropical scent, and a refreshing finish. It may also make a marijuana even better. Mangoes have been found to create faster, stronger, and longer lasting highs. But how are the fruit and cannabis related?
The connection is believed to lie in myrcene, a terpene that is responsible for mangoes’ distinct smell and taste – and is also often found in strains of cannabis and hops. There has been a growing interest in terpenes in recent years; these chemical compounds give marijuana (and other plants) their unique flavor profiles and aromas. While there are several different terpenes, a Swiss study of 16 different cannabis strains found that myrcene was the most common terpene present.
What is Myrecene and How Does the Terpene Work?
Additionally, myrcene has been used as a remedy for pain relief, anti-inflammatory medicine, sleep aid, and even diabetic medications. Cannabis has been shown to have similar medicinal effects. Other terpenes are also being explored for their potential health benefits.
Cannabis and Citrus Fruit – Get Higher and Be Healthier
