Please note: The tools explored here are not directly linked to helping treat COVID-19; the information presented is educational in nature about how to utilize plants to boost the immune system.
Viruses are rampant this season, but terpenes have your back! But wait, what are terpenes?
Terpenes are the beneficial compounds that give plants (including cannabis) their smells, flavors, and therapeutic properties. When making your own home remedies to fight a virus such as the common cold or flu, try incorporating ingredients with antiviral, carvacrol, and bronchodilator properties! When shopping for cannabis, choose strains that are high in antiviral terpenes. Not sure what any of that means? No worries — in this video we’re breaking it down and showing you the science.
00:09 The Problem with Home Remedies
00:38 Home Remedies that Work
00:51 What are terpenes?
01:04 Antiviral Terpenes
01:39 The Terpene for Calming Coughs
02:03 Bronchodilators: Dinosaurs or terpenes?
02:25 CBD for Immune Support
02:40 Putting it All Together
03:02 Powerhouse Terpene Recipes
Want to learn more about the antiviral terpenes found in cannabis?
Hempsley put together a ton of virus-fighting recipes and home remedies to help you harness the power of plants to stay healthy all winter long. Check it out here!
By Kristen Williams of Hempsley
Hempsley empowers you with the knowledge you need to feel better, shop smarter, and choose the best wellness tools for you and your loved ones.
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