CBDA & CBGA...what are they?

CBDA and CBGA

Excerpts from Healer.com, Dr. Dustin Sulak

CBDA: CBDA is comparable to CBD in many aspects, having activation at serotonin and capsaicin receptors. CBDA, unlike CBD, has not been found to affect cannabinoid receptors, but it has been demonstrated to target the COX enzymes linked to inflammation, a process similar to that of common over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicines.

Therefore, if you’re unsatisfied with the results from CBD products, do not assume that CBDA won’t work any better. CBDA gets absorbed significantly better — 5x-11x times better— than CBD when taken orally.[1] There is also some evidence-based on animal models that CBDA is stronger and more potent than CBD, not just because it’s getting absorbed better but because it is acting more powerfully.

The health benefits of CBDA may include improvements in:

• Inflammation

• Mood and anxiety

• Resilience to stress

• Cognition

• Neurologic healing

• Pain signaling

• Gut function

• Tissue recovery after exercise or injury

On to CBGA: Some have referred to CBG as the ‘mother of cannabinoids’, because its raw, unheated form, cannabigerolic acid (CBGA), is the precursor cannabinoid that is later converted into THCA, CBDA, or CBCA. Like the other cannabinoids, CBGA is decarboxylated into CBG by heat and time, but few cannabis varieties have any significant amount of CBGA in the mature flowers. In the past, some growers used early harvesting techniques to increase the yield of CBGA from common medical varieties. More recently, breeders have developed varieties of cannabis that lack the enzymes responsible for converting CBGA into the other cannabinoids, resulting in fully mature flowers dominant in CBGA and low in THC and other cannabinoids. These flowers can be extracted to produce products with high levels of CBG that offer distinct medicinal benefits.

• Nerve pain with shooting and stinging discomfort

• Physical anxiety and fight or flight feelings

• Attention deficit and hyperactivity

• Trouble Sleeping

• Inflammation

• Gut health

Cannabis Overdose: What Happens If You Consume Too Much? →

This article from Green Flower Media is a great article that explains Cannabis overdose, why it isn’t fatal, what you should do if you find that you took to much THC…Using medical cannabis tinctures help you to avoid this issue, but it is still good to know if you ever find yourself in this situation.

byAnna Wilcox 3/21/2018 www.greenflowermedia.com

The cannabis overdose is not lethal but important to recognize.

Given the cannabis’s bad reputation as an illicit substance, many find it surprising to know that cannabis is non-toxic.

In fact, there has yet to be a single recorded death caused by cannabis.

Yet, just like with coffee or sugar, consuming too much cannabis can still resort in an uncomfortable experience.

The biggest risk for cannabis newcomers, is that they’ll experience an overdose and never trying cannabis again.

This is unfortunate because they could have a completely different experience if they took a much smaller dose next time.

Learning more about the cannabis overdose, how to avoid it, and how to deal with it, is important for this reason.

Here’s what happens when you consume too much cannabis and some tips on how to deal with it when it does happen:

What is a cannabis overdose?

People are overdosing on cannabis quite regularly. But they don't always realize it.

You may be wondering, if cannabis is non-toxic is it possible to overdose on the herb?

The answer to this question is yes, it is possible to overdose on cannabis.

However, a cannabis overdose is not fatal like an alcohol or caffeine overdose.

No matter how much cannabis you consume, the herb does not suppress the respiratory system like many other substances.

With substances like alcohol, an overdose can cause the respiratory system to shut down and thereby prevent you from breathing. This is called central respiratory depression.

This suppression of the respiratory system can kill you or cause organ and brain damage.

Cannabis compounds, on the other hand, do not cause central respiratory depression when used on their own.

This means that you cannot fatally overdose on the herb.

Instead, a “cannabis overdose” may cause you to fall asleep or simply have an uncomfortable psychoactive experience.

While some people become so frightened that they prefer to get themselves to an emergency room, the negative side effects of consuming too much cannabis will usually dissipate within a few hours.

Overdoses are significantly more common with edible cannabis.

Edibles take longer for the body to metabolize, and the effects can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours to fully express.

Many consumers make the mistake of eating more edibles before the first two-hour window has passed.

When BOTH doses take effect, it may be significantly stronger than you had expected.

The edible cannabis experience is also stronger and longer lasting than the inhaled experience.

When trying edibles for the first time, it is highly recommended to start with half of a dose and work up two hours after your first treat.

What are the symptoms of cannabis overdose?

Consuming too much psychoactive cannabis can create temporary discomfort.

It’s helpful to understand that cannabis is classified as a biphasic substance.

This means if you take too much, it could have the opposite effect of what you intended.

For example, if you take cannabis to help with a bout of nausea – too much could actually make you more nauseous.

However, the effects of a “cannabis overdose” are typically manageable so long as you maintain a calm mindset and get yourself to a comfortable environment.

Here are five possible side effects of a “cannabis overdose”:

1. Fatigue

Eating too much of an edible or inhaling too much cannabis can make you very sleepy.

In fact, if you accidentally overdose on the herb one of the primary side effects is sleep.

Reduced energy levels can take a toll on other parts of your life.

This is a good thing since sleeping off the effects of the herb can save you from some of the more uncomfortable traits of a cannabis overdose, like anxiety and paranoia.

2. Paranoia

Paranoia and anxiety are perhaps the most debilitating outcomes of a cannabis overdose.

While cannabis is non-toxic and will not cause serious or lasting harm, it’s not uncommon for consumers to think that the problem is more severe than the reality.

This is because excess THC can trigger anxiety and paranoia in some people.

In high doses, THC can trigger panic attacks.

During a panic attack, cannabis-induced or not, it is not uncommon for people think that they are dying or having a heart attack.

This can be very uncomfortable and frightening to some people.

Should this happen, it is important to safely get yourself to a calm and quiet place where you can rest and get some sleep.

It is also important to recognize that you may be having a panic attack.

Practicing some deep breathing and focusing on calming your thoughts can help you cope with the situation.

3. Rapid heartbeat

For some people, especially new consumers, cannabis can cause a rapid heartbeat.

These effects often go away with tolerance, though it is important for those with heart conditions to monitor their heart rate after consuming the herb.

This rapid heart beat can aggravate anxiety or perhaps stimulate a panic attack in some consumers.

Heart rate slows down significantly within one hour or so after inhaling the herb and returns to normal within two hours.

4. Decreased blood pressure

THC can cause a drop in blood pressure.

This is the reason why cannabis causes the blood vessels in the eyes to dilate and turn red.

With tolerance, the herb’s effect on blood pressure decreases.

However, taking a dose of cannabis that is too high can exaggerate this side effect.

5. Skewed movement

Some substances, like alcohol, can severely impair motor control such as your ability to walk and stand correctly.

A cannabis overdose can also skew your movement, though to nowhere near the same extent as other substances.  

Slumping more and changes in your walking gait can occur.

The sensations of movement may also feel different than normal, which may cause you to move your body in odds ways.

The active compounds in cannabis also affect parts of the brain that influence motor control, which can make you feel less coordinated.

What to do if you have a cannabis overdose?

First of all, don’t panic.

The cannabis itself is not going to harm you.

You can try several different things to help you make it through this experience.

If you overdosed while inhaling cannabis, the misery will only last a few hours.

With edibles, several hours.

So what can you do? Here are a few ideas:

1. Have some CBD

CBD has a synergistic interaction with THC.

If you have any CBD-rich products available, they could help mitigate the THC-induced anxiety you may be experiencing.

2. Try black pepper

Try chewing on a few fresh black pepper balls.

Black pepper has a terpene called beta-caryophyllene, which can also help mitigate the psychoactive effects of THC.

3. Change your environment

This could include turning down any loud music, getting some fresh air, or just going to another room.

A change of environment can help distract from the effects of cannabis overdose.

If you do go outside or for a walk – please be very careful.

4. Focus on something you like

A picture book, a video game, your favorite movie or album … whatever it is … diverting your attention from any negative side effects will make a big difference.

What is the correct dosage of cannabis?

Properly dosing cannabis can be quite the chore.

Everyone responds to the herb differently.

Dosage will also be different for someone who is just starting out versus someone who consumes the plant regularly.

Dosage will also be quite different depending on how you would like to use cannabis.

Depending on your situation, you may actually find less is more with cannabis dosage.

As a very general and unofficial guide, here is how psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is typically dosed:

• Microdose: 2.5-5 milligrams THC

• Standard dose: 5-10 milligrams THC

• High dose: 15-20 milligrams THC

In certain medical situations, people may require much higher doses.

Novice consumers are often recommended to stick to low doses of the compound when first starting out.

This means opting for about five milligrams of THC (or less) or taking just a small inhalation or two from a vaporizer or smoking device.

Those who decide to continue to use cannabis over time will develop a tolerance to the herb.

Prior to developing a tolerance, a higher dose of THC, say 15 milligrams or so, may feel like an overdose to a cannabis beginner.

If you desire or require a higher dose, you can slowly work your way up over several days or weeks.

You can also work your way down the dosage ladder if you feel you’re taking more than you need.

This process of adjusting your dosage over time is called titration.

This same dosage may feel like a moderate dose to an experienced consumer.

Tolerance allows you to consume more cannabis without feeling the negative effects associated with consuming too high of a cannabis dose before the body is ready.

However, even experienced consumers with some tolerance to cannabis can feel the effects of an overdose when they consume higher than normal amounts of cannabis.

How to minimize negative experiences with cannabis

Even though cannabis has a remarkable safety profile, the plant still requires respect.

Being mindful of dosage amount is important, and there are a few other factors to consider:

1. Avoid overdoing it on a regular basis

Some people love the effects of cannabis and enjoy large doses.

Nothing wrong with that.

However, if you’re “overdosing” on cannabis regularly – not only will it jack up your tolerance, but it may also take a toll on aspects of your life including motivation and productivity.

Yes, it is possible to have too much of a good thing.

Experienced consumers are often surprised by the increased benefits they notice when consuming LESS cannabis.

2. Set and setting

This is important for any psychoactive experience.

Set refers to your general mindset, and setting refers to your immediate environment.

Consuming cannabis in a crowded place or before a board meeting may not be so helpful for everyone.

3. Be crystal clear on intent

Why are you using cannabis in the first place?

Is it helping you with a medical condition?

Maybe to relax and unwind at the end of the day?

People turn to this plan for countless reasons, and it can add a lot of value to your relationship with cannabis if you know exactly why you’re using it.

For beginners, it will take some practice and experimenting to find how cannabis helps them best.

How Cannabidiol (CBD) Works for Treating Anxiety →

How Cannabidiol (CBD) Works for Treating Anxiety

by Jeremy Kossen at www.leafly.com

While we don’t normally think of anxiety as desirable, it’s actually a critical adaptive response that can help us cope with threats to our (or a loved one’s) safety and welfare. These responses help us recognize and avert potential threats; they can also help motivate us to take action to better our situation (work harder, pay bills, improve relationships, etc.). However, when we don’t manage these natural responses effectively, they can become maladaptive and impact our work and relationships. This can lead to clinically diagnosable anxiety-related disorders. We’ve all heard the saying, “stress kills.” It’s true!

Anxiety-related disorders affect a huge segment of our population—40 million adults (18%) in the United States age 18 and older. In response, Big Pharma has developed numerous drugs to treat anxiety-related disorders, from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Zoloft to tranquilizers (the most popular class being benzodiazepines such as Valium and Xanax).

While these drugs can be effective for many patients, some don’t respond favorably. Certain patients don’t see much improvement, or they can’t tolerate the side effects. Moreover, tranquilizers like Valium and Xanax can be highly addictive. Clearly, alternative treatments are warranted. Could cannabidiol (CBD), the most prominent non-intoxicating constituent in cannabis, provide a viable alternative for currently available anxiety medications? Quite possibly!

In recent years, CBD has generated a tremendous amount of interest among consumers, clinicians, and scientists. Why? Not only does evidence suggest CBD counteracts many of THC’s adverse effects, but numerous animal studies and accumulating evidence from human experimental, clinical, and epidemiological studies suggest CBD has powerful anti-anxiety properties. Administered acutely (“as needed”), it appears safe, well-tolerated, and may be beneficial to treat a number of anxiety-related disorders, including:

• Panic disorder

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Social phobia

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Mild to moderate depression

How Does CBD Work?

CBD exerts several actions in the brain that explain why it could be effective in treating anxiety. Before we dive in, it’s important to note that most research describing how CBD works is preclinical and based on animal studies. As the saying goes, “mice are not men” — and, results from animal studies don’t always neatly transfer to human therapies. However, preclinical studies provide insights that move us in the right direction:

5-HT1A agonist: 5-HT1A is a subtype of the serotonin receptor, which is important because anxiety and depression can sometimes be treated with medications that target the serotonin system. This is why drug companies developed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Zoloft. SSRIs work by blocking reabsorption of serotonin in the brain, which increases availability of serotonin in the synaptic space. This helps brain cells transmit more serotonin signals, which can reduce anxiety and boost mood in certain cases (although the full biological basis for this is more complicated and not fully understood).

Similar to SSRIs, CBD may boost signaling through serotonin receptors. In an animal study, Spanish researchers found that CBD enhances 5-HT1A transmission and may affect serotonin faster than SSRIs. Researchers noted:

“The fast onset of antidepressant action of CBD and the simultaneous anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effect would solve some of the main limitations of current antidepressant therapies.”

Hippocampal neurogenesis: The hippocampus is a major brain area, and plays a critical role in a variety of brain functions. It’s most famous for its role in memory formation and cognition. Brain scans of patients suffering from depression or anxiety often show a smaller hippocampus, and successful treatment of depression is associated with the birth of new neurons (neurogenesis) in the hippocampus.

An animal study using mice found repeated administration of CBD may help the hippocampus regenerate neurons, which could be useful for treating anxiety or depression. Research shows both SSRIs and CBD may promote neurogenesis. This is significant, because evidence suggests that severely impaired neuronal plasticity may influence suicidal behavior. Future research comparing CBD and SSRIs effect on neurogenesis could open up promising new avenues in how we understand depression and how to most effectively treat it.

How Can CBD Help Anxiety?

Building on the foundation of animal studies, human studies are starting to provide evidence to demonstrate that CBD can improve many commonly reported anxiety-disorder symptoms, including acute stress and anxiety.

Human Studies Show How CBD Reduces Anxiety

Brazilian researchers conducted a small double-blind study of patients afflicted with generalized social anxiety. After consuming CBD, participants reported a significant decrease in anxiety. Researchers validated patients’ subjective reports by performing brain scans showing cerebral blood flow patterns consistent with an anti-anxiety effect.

In another small study, researchers had patients suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder perform a simulated public speaking test. Participants reported significantly less anxiety, findings supported by objective anxiety indicators like heart rate and blood pressure.

Researchers concluded, “[CBD] significantly reduced anxiety, cognitive impairment, and discomfort in their speech performance,” whereas the placebo group experienced “higher anxiety, cognitive impairment, [and] discomfort.”

Final Thoughts

Evidence from animal studies have begun to characterize the details of how CBD acts in the brain, and human studies of patients with and without anxiety disorders are starting to validate CBD’s efficacy as an anti-anxiety treatment. Given the huge social and financial costs of anxiety disorders in the U.S., CBD has the potential to play a significant role in treating a myriad of anxiety-related disorders.

While more research, including large randomized-control trials (RCTs), is clearly warranted to examine the long-term effects and potential for CBD, its demonstrated efficacy and highly favorable safety profile (particularly when compared to currently available drugs) make it a viable alternative or adjunct to currently available pharmaceuticals.

References

Blessing EM, Steenkamp MM, Manzanares J, Marmar CR. Cannabidiol as a Potential Treatment for Anxiety Disorders. Neurotherapeutics. 2015;12(4):825-36. PDF

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INSOMNIA AND CANNABIS

I recently received this article from Green Flower Media regarding Insomnia and using cannabis as a natural sleep aid. There are many many reasons why people can't sleep, stress, pain, anxiety and many more. Please pass this on to anyone you know that is having issues with sleeping OR want to get off medications like Ambien.  This article was written by Seshata, a journalist and researcher specializing in medical, cultural, and geopolitical aspects of cannabis.   Elizabeth...PiantaTinta

How insomniacs find sleep with cannabis – not pharmaceuticals.

Estimates suggest there’s up to more than a billion insomniacs the world over, and for severe cases, the effect on health can be catastrophic.

Lack of sleep has been associated with conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity – not to mention an inability to keep up with daily tasks and an increase in motor vehicle incidents.

In the United States alone, approximately one-third of all adults will experience insomnia at some point in their lives. Women are afflicted at twice the rate of men, and about half of all seniors over 65 suffer from the condition.

So that means that in the U.S., there are between fifty and seventy million adults afflicted with sleep disorders. At least nine million of them regularly take prescription sleep aids in the effort to keep heads on pillows.

But the massive irony is – most of these prescription medicines have dangerous, debilitating side-effects, and the vast majority don’t really do very much anyway!

For example, Ambien (the biggest selling sleep aid in the U.S.) has never been proven to be effective at maintaining sleep, except when delivered in a controlled-release form (so the drug stays in the system for longer).

But this controlled-release form is associated with dangerous levels of morning drowsiness, which has led to motor vehicle accidents on numerous occasions. On top of that, users are also taking on a scarily high risk of addiction, violent psychosis, blackouts and suicidal thoughts!

Your alternative to this prescription medicine madness

No need for dangerous pharmaceuticals like Ambien when cannabis is proving to be so much more effective.

For centuries, if not millennia, people have been using cannabis as an all-natural sleep aid, reporting that they are able to get to sleep more quickly and ultimately feel more rested.

To understand more about cannabis and healthy sleep cycles, we spoke with the esteemed physician and medical journalist Uwe Blesching. Uwe is the author of The Cannabis Health Index as well as a new online course on cannabis and insomnia.

“Insomnia is a disease that affects millions, and is the number one reason that women turn to cannabis" he says.

It’s also clear that when used properly, cannabis can certainly help an insomniac get a much better night’s rest, and with practically zero risk or side-effects compared to current drugs.

The mechanism via which cannabis influences sleep in humans is extremely complex and far from being fully understood. However, it’s clear that several cannabinoids have an important role to play in sleep cycles.

So which cannabinoids can help, and how?

As we expand our understanding of cannabinoid science, we learn how to better use this plant for many illnesses or ailments – including insomnia.

Uwe explains that THC causes an increase in “deep” sleep and a decrease in REM sleep (the “dream” stage of sleep).

In fact, during withdrawal from THC, REM sleep goes back up and deep sleep goes down. This ties in with the common belief that tolerance breaks lead to an increase in dreams.

THC also appears to increase initial sleepiness and make the user fall asleep faster. However, it has also been repeatedly associated with feelings of lethargy the next day (an effect also commonly found in prescription meds!).

CBD appears to have a twofold effect. When attempting to fall asleep, CBD can mitigate against the possible anxiety-inducing effects of THC, allowing the user to feel relaxed, calm and peaceful.

On the other hand, CBD can also increase feelings of alertness and wakefulness, so when combined with THC in the correct ratio, it can decrease the likelihood of feeling that next-day “hangover”.

Finding the right combination of THC and CBD could potentially get you to sleep quicker and leave you much more refreshed in the morning!

THC and CBD are just the beginning!
We also now know that several lesser-studied cannabinoids such as cannabinol (CBN), cannabichromene (CBC) and cannabigerol (CBG) can have a sedative effect. In fact, Steep Hill Labs says: “Of all the cannabinoids, CBN appears to be the most sedative.”

There are over a hundred unique cannabinoids in cannabis, and even more important organic compounds such as terpenes and flavonoids, which can act together in countless different ways, to produce a range of unique effects.

Several terpenes commonly found in cannabis, such as myrcene, linalool and citral, have been shown to have sedative or relaxant effects. For more information, check out Green Flower’s fantastic resource on cannabis terpenes!

How Stress is Fundamental to Insomnia

Cannabis, when properly administered, can also help you tackle underlying issues that cause insomnia, particularly stress.

According to Uwe, “The most common cause for primary insomnia is so universal that it is almost synonymous with the condition itself: STRESS – especially chronic stress. More specifically the kind of stress that builds up in the form of worries, fears, emotional distress, heartaches, longings, or simply bad news.”

Targeting the symptoms of stress, as well as directly manipulating sleep cycles, should therefore prove to be a far more effective approach than the current standard in healthcare.

Currently, doctors may look at your medical history and run a few diagnostic tests, but it is unlikely that they will explore the causes of your stress in-depth. What’s far more likely is that they’ll throw a prescription sleep aid at you and move on to the next patient.

Instead, many of us now have the information and the high-quality, legally-accessible cannabis medicine with which we can begin to tailor our cannabinoids to suit us best.

Finding the Right Blend For You

This THC-free terpene oil is a great example of how we are expanding access to different formats of cannabis medicine.

More research into cannabinoid and terpene ratios could lead to the development of seriously effective, individually-targeted insomnia medications – which will reduce stress, keep the user asleep for longer, and wake up more refreshed and less “hungover” than any existing pharmaceutical! As well as – perhaps most importantly – cutting out practically all of the potential health risks.

The key to the puzzle is finding your “subjective therapeutic window,” as Uwe puts it. Your optimal dosage, in other words.

Individual genetics, state of health – these crucial factors determine what your body needs at any given time. Meeting those requirements with the correct cannabinoid profile is, in essence, finding that subjective therapeutic window.

Why is this so crucial? Uwe says: “Because taking too little is sub-optimal, while too much can actually increase the very symptoms you are attempting to treat.”

Counteracting a too intense high....

Recently saw an article about 8 ways to counteract a too intense cannabis high, at Leafly.com

What surprised me was that Cannabidiol (CBD) was not even on the list. Cannabidiol counteracts any negative psychoactive effects of THC. For those of you who have never experienced this, some of the effects of taking too much THC can be rapid heartbeat, drowsiness, dizziness, inability to concentrate, increase or decrease in blood pressure, anxiety and paranoia...these can be very uncomfortable but fear not, there have been zero reported cannabis overdose deaths in the history of the plant. So remember no matter how freaked out you feel...you will be fine!!

Here is the list of 8 ways to counteract the uncomfortable effects according to Leafly.com:

1. Don't panic - the effects can last minutes to sometimes hours, but know that it will wear off, give it some time and the feelings will pass.

2. Know your Limits: don't feel pressured to consume more than you think you can handle, take it slow, especially if you are going to consume edibles. A standard dose of edibles is 10mg but I would start at 5mg and ease into it. You can always increase once you know how your body handles it. This goes for inhalation also.

3. Keep hydrated: This will help with the "dry mouth" feeling....do stay away from alcohol as it can increase THC blood concentrations.

4. Keep Black Pepper on hand: cannabis and pepper have very similar chemical traits; pepper has a “phytocannabinoid-terpenoid effect,” which is known to help with pain, depression, addiction, and anxiety. Combining the terpenoids (such as beta-caryophyllene) in pepper with the tetrahydrocannabinol in cannabis has a synergistic chemical reaction on the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. In layman’s terms, they both bind to the same receptors in the brain and, when combined, have a therapeutic, calming effect.

5. Keep calm and rest: Concentrate on your breathing and the sound of your breath. Sometimes sleeping it off can work, but it might be hard if you can't turn your brain off, but if you feel sleepy, then sleep!

6. Try going for a walk: If you can't turn your brain off, then try going for a walk, stick close to home of course, sometimes fresh air and distraction works. If you feel light headed, then its best not to walk.

7. Take a shower or bath:  If you are at home, try this to help you relax.

8. Distract yourself: listen to music, play a video game, talk to a friend, something that gives you positive feelings (like eating ice cream!)

So, some good tips, but my favorites are:

CBD: a cannabinoid that naturally counteracts the psychoactive effects of too much THC. I personally experienced taking too much THC oil and found myself pacing the living room with a increased heart rate, and a little bit of paranoia. Knowing that I would be alright I took a dropperful (about 20mg) of CBD tincture and within 3 minutes my heart rate started slowing, and within 5 minutes I was back in bed. Had I not taken the CBD, the uncomfortable feeling could have lasted 30-690 minutes. Keep some CBD on hand!!

Black Pepper: keep some peppercorns on hand and crunch on a few! Combining the terpenoids (such as beta caryophyllene and pinene ) in pepper with the tetrahydrocannabinol in cannabis has a synergistic chemical reaction on the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. In layman’s terms, they both bind to the same receptors in the brain and, when combined, have a therapeutic, calming effect.

Lemon peel- contains the terpene called limonene, which works on anxiety and calms.