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entourage effect
AHN-too-rahzh eh-FEKT · noun · informal
The theory that cannabis compounds work better together.
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The idea that THC, CBD, terpenes, and other compounds interact synergistically to shape cannabis's overall effect.
“Full-spectrum products lean on the entourage effect.”
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entourage effect In A Sentence
Full-spectrum products lean on the entourage effect.
Origin & Usage
Coined by cannabinoid researchers to describe the synergy of whole-plant compounds.
People Also Ask
What is the entourage effect?
It is the theory that cannabis's compounds, such as THC, CBD, and terpenes, work together synergistically to produce a fuller effect than any one compound alone.
Why does the entourage effect matter for cannabis products?
It is the main reason full-spectrum products, which keep the plant's whole range of compounds, are often preferred over isolates that contain a single compound.
Is the entourage effect proven?
It is a theory from cannabinoid research and is widely cited in the industry, but it describes a proposed synergy rather than a settled fact.
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