Entourage effect – understanding cannabinoids, terpenes and synergy

The entourage effect describes the fascinating interplay of every component of the hemp plant: cannabinoids such as CBD, CBG and CBC, terpenes such as myrcene, limonene and pinene, and flavonoids complement one another aromatically in a full spectrum profile. That is exactly why at HempJoy we rely on full spectrum CBD from 100 % Swiss organic and Demeter hemp. That way you benefit from the complete cannabinoid profile and the natural synergy of the hemp plant – not from isolated CBD alone.

With HempJoy CBD oil you get a maximum of all the full spectrum ingredients, such as further cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids – and not just traces of them!

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Why is the entourage effect of CBD so important?

Entourage effect = synergy effect

Cannabinoids and terpenes in the interplay of the plant

Which terpenes are present to the maximum with a view to the entourage effect
Which cannabidiol is decarboxylated and therefore present in its active form
Which other cannabinoids are contained and gently extracted

“The whole is more than the sum of its parts” — Aristotle

The cannabis plant and its components

The cannabis plant consists of up to 600 substances. The various cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids make up a large part of them. The best-studied cannabinoids are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). The first success in this field goes to Gaoni and Mechoulam in 1963-1964, with the discovery of THC and CBD.

Over the years that followed, research brought further cannabinoids of the cannabis plant to light, such as CBC, CBN and CBG. Most of these cannabinoids were discovered by Gaoni and Mechoulam. The cannabis plant naturally contains other components as well, such as terpenes.

Terpenes occur in all kinds of plants; they are the main component of essential oils. They are what makes our cannabis, rosemary or thyme smell so good.

One well-known terpene is myrcene, for example, found in many cannabis strains. There are of course other terpenes too, such as pinene and limonene.

All these terpenes are also found in other plants and in what are known as superfoods, which shows that terpenes certainly have a purpose for the plant as aromatic substances.

Cannabis also contains various amino acids and flavonoids. The very particular composition of each strain creates a kind of synergy effect between the components. That is why cannabis in flower form, and a pure full spectrum CBD oil such as HempJoy's, work so remarkably well.

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Frequently asked questions about the entourage effect

What is the entourage effect, explained simply?

The entourage effect means that the components of the hemp plant – cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids – together form a more complete profile of cannabinoids and terpenes. The whole is more than the sum of its parts.

Which CBD products make use of the entourage effect?

Only full spectrum CBD products contain the complete cannabinoid and terpene profile and allow the entourage effect. Broad spectrum and isolate-based products leave out certain components and therefore have a different profile.

What part do terpenes play in the entourage effect?

Terpenes are the aromatic substances of the hemp plant and complement the cannabinoid profile in terms of aroma. Myrcene, limonene and pinene are typical terpenes, each with its own aromatic profile. Only together with the cannabinoids does the full entourage effect arise.