John Streicher, PhD
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New research found that select terpenes from cannabis sativa, namely geraniol, linalool, β-caryophyllene, and α-humulene, may relieve post-operative and fibromyalgia pain.1
The research also elucidated the mechanism of action of the terpenes via the A2aR, which investigators state furthers knowledge of its importance in pain processing and as a target of terpene drugs.
“Our research is showing that terpenes are not a good option for reducing acute pain resulting from an injury, such as stubbing your toe or touching a hot stove; however, we are seeing significant reductions in pain when terpenes are used for chronic or pathological pain,” senior investigator John Streicher, PhD, professor in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Pharmacology,…