That Skunk Smell = Aroma-Therapy ?! -

[gunDriller]

Interesting article on the Science of Pot

"Plant cannabinoids —21-carbon molecules found only in Cannabis— are odorless. It’s the terpenoids —components of the plant’s “essential oils”— that create the fragrance. Terpenoids contain repeating units of a 5-carbon molecule called isoprene and are prevalent in smelly herbs such as mints and sage, citrus peel, some flowers, aromatic barks and woods."

Apparently, the 'terpenoids' combine with the 'cannabinoids' to yield a medical effect that the terpenoids alone do not yield.


"More than 200 terpenoids have been identified in Cannabis. The most common and most studied include limonene, myrcene, alpha-pinene, linalool, beta-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, nerolidol and phytol. Anecdotal evidence suggests that pinene is alerting, limonene “sunshine-y,” and myrcene sedating."


"“Biochemically active natural products, from either plant or animal origin, are in many instances accompanied by chemically related though biologically inactive constituents. Very seldom is the biological activity of the active constituent assayed together with inactive ‘entourage’ compounds. Investigations of the effect of the active component in the presence of its ‘entourage’ compounds may lead to results that differ from those observed with the active component only.”


"Limonene, inhaled, is an immunostimulant. In lab experiments it has killed breast cancer cells and acne bacteria. It is a potential treatment for gastro-esophageal reflux.

Alpha-pinene —as anyone who has walked into piney woods and breathed deeply can sense— is a bronchodilator. It also has anti-bacterial and antibiotic properties. α-Pinene inhibits the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory. “This feature could counteract short-term memory deficits induced by THC intoxication,” Russo notes."

http://www.alternet.org/drugs/those-...eir?paging=off


Nothing too earth-shaking.

Now if they would just tell us the secret ingredient in Jagermeister !

[Tumbleweed]

I'm wondering what the effect the smell of a skunk would have on a person. I've been trapping skunks lately and the smell is strong on me and around me. One effect i've noticed is people keep their distance. I've got eight of them so far.

[Neuro]

I'm wondering what the effect the smell of a skunk would have on a person. I've been trapping skunks lately and the smell is strong on me and around me. One effect i've noticed is people keep their distance. I've got eight of them so far.

It's a very powerful flu preventer! In fact I think it should be mandatory for healthcare workers to be sprayed with essential oils of skunk as they enter work.

[Libertytree]

Right about this time every year in Ky we were treated to that sweet, pungent smell of skunk weed. It was a PITA to hide though!

[gunDriller]

I'm wondering what the effect the smell of a skunk would have on a person. I've been trapping skunks lately and the smell is strong on me and around me. One effect i've noticed is people keep their distance. I've got eight of them so far.

i wonder if any Cannabis Entrepreneur has ever placed their wares in a bag with De Skunk (animal) so as to infuse the Product with Le Extra Skunk du Smelle.

[Libertytree]

Deer piss works well to cover skunkweed.

[osoab]

I thought you had a new business venture gundriller.

Road-Kill - Does a Fresh Dead Skunk Have Any Utility Whatsoever ?

[JDRock]

I'm wondering what the effect the smell of a skunk would have on a person. I've been trapping skunks lately and the smell is strong on me and around me. One effect i've noticed is people keep their distance. I've got eight of them so far.

if you get hit use 1 qrt fresh hydrogen peroxide and 1/4 cup bakingsoda..mix with 1 tbl spoon of liquid soap.....kills the smell on contact.....

[gunDriller]

I thought you had a new business venture gundriller.

Road-Kill - Does a Fresh Dead Skunk Have Any Utility Whatsoever ?

i thought Sir Gonzo was going to bring that up !


in any case - it looks like the Search function DOES work ! - looking at the bright side.

[Tumbleweed]

I've got another one this morning to take care of. I'm getting pretty used to the smell. the hides have some value and I need to contact a fur buyer soon.