The Salva Vida Difference
Salva Vida CBG is a unique strain of CBG that is cultivated for the most beneficial terpine and flavinoid profile. We looked at the cannabinoids that really make a strain special and optimized Salva Vida CBG to enhance their entourage effect for the end user. Our flower relaxes while eliminating the psychoactive effects associated with THC.
The end result is a sweet, aromatic flower that bursts with flavor and potency.
It starts with our unique Terpine Profile:
Myrcene is known as the most potent terpine for calming anxiety among cannabis users. It is also a powerful sleep for melting away stress and relaxing muscle stress.
Additional research shows that Myrcene has strong antioxidant, antimicrobial and inflammation fighting benefits.
Flavor Profile: Mango fruit, papaya
Pinene otherwise known as alpha-pinene is also the terpene that could offer the most therapeutic benefits. Potential alpha-pinene benefits are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antimicrobial, in addition to respiratory and neuroprotective.
In a quest to understand Alzheimer's disease, scientists have investigated alpha-pinene's role in fighting this incurable neurological disorder. Using animal models, scientists concluded that alpha-pinene may be beneficial not only against Alzheimer's disease but also against general dementia, amnesia, cognitive dysfunction, and overall memory loss, according to a 2017 study published in the journal Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Flavor Profile: Pine, rosemary, juniper berry
Limonene reminds us of fresh citrus fruit. Limonene is one of the most well-studied terpenes found in cannabis, has a variety of possible effects on the immune system. The terpene's antibacterial and antimicrobial effects are being researched, in addition to its potential to combat mood disorders and cancer, among other ailments. Interacts to boost our natural serotonin system.
Flavor Profile: Citrus, tangerine, lemon grass
Caryophyllene, more formally known as beta or b caryophyllene, is an extremely common terpene found in cannabis that is known for its herbal spiciness with hints of wood. It is most commonly found in black pepper, cinnamon, and hops. Caryophyllene is a potent component in anti-inflammatory salves and topicals and also has potential anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic properties. Caryophyllene is unique because of its ability to bind to CB2 cannabinoid receptors in the endocannabinoid system after being consumed orally.
Cannabis varieties that contain high concentrations of beta-caryophyllene include Bubba Kush, OG Kush, Chemdawg, Sour Diesel, Rockstar, and Skywalker OG. Fun fact: most cannabis strains will likely contain some caryophyllene.
High-caryophyllene cannabis strains are generally perceived to have a pain-relieving effect as a direct result of inflammation reduction. Because of caryophyllene's binding affinity for CB2 receptors in the brain, the terpene may also have effects on short-term and long-term brain health and mental well-being. Caryophyllene can be found in many cannabis topicals and salves.
Humulene has well researched therepeutic benefits. A 2016 study shows that it may help terminate cancer cells when combined with phytocannabinoids and other terpenes.
Humulene is present in many therapeutic-grade essential oils and the use of such oils for healing purposes dates back centuries. The terpene is present in Balsam fir oil (a.k.a. Abies balsamea essential oil), and is believed to be an active mechanism in fighting tumors, evidenced by its ability to produce Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS).
Humulene also plays a role in pharmacokinetics—the study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs—showing potential to be distributed rapidly throughout the body via both oral and topical absorption of an oil derived from the tropical plant black sage (Cordia verbenacea). Oil from this plant has also shown anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties.
Humulene also plays an important function in the life cycle of a cannabis plant prior to harvest. Beginning with synthesis in the trichome head, humulene and other terpenes aid in a plant’s defense capabilities by helping to deter pests and prevent fungal infestations.
Valencene is a sesquiterpene that gets its name from the place it’s most commonly found: Valencia oranges. Its citrusy, sweet aromas and flavors can be reminiscent of oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, and occasionally of fresh herbs or freshly cut wood. The fragrant terpene is responsible for familiar citrus aromas frequently found in a wide variety of cannabis strains. It is also a known repellent of ticks and mosquitos.
The potential medical benefits of valencene are still being researched, but there is evidence that it may produce the following effects:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Insectifugal
Research is emerging on the therapeutic properties of valencene, but there have been indications that the terpene may offer anti-inflammatory, skin protectant and anti-allergic benefits. One study also demonstrated that valencene could boost the efficacy of the chemotherapy drug, Doxorubicin.