Brand New Hemp Tinctures

Beautiful new products just hit the shop!

FAT FLOWER Hemp Oil —— CBD, CBG, or CBDV specific.

We’re used to seeing CBD and CBN and CBG, but CBDV? Might be a new one.

Well, the chemistry can be kept pretty simple to see the difference in the molecules. A CBD (cannabidiol) molecule has a carbon chain of 5 atoms, also called a pentyl chain. This carbon tail binds to receptors in a specific way. Any change to the structure will change the way it interacts with its receptor.

CBD (Cannabidiol) Molecule

Notice the green box. Count the peaks and valleys after the point of attachment — 5.

This is the pentyl tail.

CBDV (Cannabidivarin) Molecule

Notice the same green box. Here there are only 3 points after attachment.

You may also notice that the remainder of each molecule is exactly the same. This is one of the reasons why cannabinoids have subtle differences and a powerful overlapping effect — or Entourage Effect.

The Entourage Effect is essentially the idea that these molecules (CBD, CBDV, CBG, etc) work together to have a greater individual affect. The greater the number of different molecules, the stronger the synergistic result. Sounds familiar…kind of like …TEAMWORK.

So far we’ve only named phytocannabinoids in The Entourage Effect, such as CBD, CBDV and CBG, but that’s just the beginning.

Let’s grow the team.

In addition to phytocannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids get added to the equation.

Many are familiar with terpenes based on the daily aromas we can explore or aroma therapy education.

• Citruses get their signature smell from a terpene called Limonene.

• Pine trees have a terpene called Pinene.

• Linalool is a very beautiful terpene scent found in coriander, lavender, and sweet basil.

  Terpenes give plants a specific scent composition, which then has a specific influence on us. Some terpenes calm while others elevate our mood. Others possess anti-inflammatory properties when smelled or used topically.

  Our noses are part of our memory and can bring up some of the most potent nostalgia imagined, as anyone walking into their grandmother’s or mother’s kitchen can attest to. If changes in mood and inflammation can begin in the brain, whether through smell or breathing exercises, it brings us back to the power of the mind.

Our final team member is flavonoids. Most are familiar with flavonoids because they are in all the natural foods around us. There are 6 kinds of flavonoids:

Remember how certain cannabinoids had similar molecular structures? Flavonoids share a structure called the flavan nucleus. It’s why all the molecules on the left look similar.

Flavonoids are responsible for the beautiful variety and expressiveness of flowers, fruits, and leaves. They also help plants protect themselves from the sun, pathogens, and plant-eaters.

WITH OUR POWERS COMBINED…. you get the idea.

The most diverse and colorful diets seem to offer the greatest amount of benefit, and it makes sense using the concept of the Entourage Effect: a greater number of different flavonoids yields more opportunity for teamwork.

This works for hydration as well: simply drinking water will only do so much, but add in electrolytes and all of a sudden your body experiences a change in the available resources. There’s a new team in town!

So if we put it all together, here is what the Cannabis sativa plant looks like with the entire Entourage.

Depending on the desired outcome, there is something for everyone with this gorgeous plant.

• Want to try something new for depression or anxiety? HERE is a study testing the Entourage Effect on mood disorders.

• Maybe it’s pain relief you’re looking for? HERE is a study about pain relief and terpenes.

• Having trouble sleeping? HERE is a study on what CBD can offer.
  

  It is also important to mention that your body has an endocannabinoid system (prefix endo- means internal). This system helps the brain regulate mood, memory and stress, by, itself, producing endocannabinoids. The body then has receptors (CB1 & CB2) so the cannabinoids produced by the body can travel to where they are needed and utilized.

BREAKDOWN: The human nervous system has its own production plant and receptors for cannabinoids. Our bodies are made to use cannabinoids in many different ways and for many different purposes. When used with intention and care, these molecules may be exactly what you’re looking for.

By the way…

FAT FLOWER sources all their hemp locally (Certified Organic Colorado-grown hemp).

We’re so excited to be carrying these wonderful oils that can be used for focus, relaxation, or a blissful energy boost.

Check out FAT FLOWER online store for more educational information about hemp oil & flower or to meet Matt and Erin.