Josh Kaplan & Nick Jikomes

Josh Kaplan earned his Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience from Oregon Health & Science University in 2015. He is currently a freelance writer and a senior fellow at the University of Washington conducting medicinal cannabis research. Nick Jikomes is Leafly's principal research scientist. He completed his PhD in neuroscience at Harvard University in 2016.

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Try these caryophyllene cannabis strains for pain & inflammation relief

Josh Kaplan & Nick Jikomes – July 19, 2018

Caryophyllene, a common cannabis terpene, may help you manage pain. Learn more about these high-caryophyllene strains & where you can find them.

Try these limonene cannabis strains for anxiety, depression, and stress relief

Josh Kaplan & Nick Jikomes – September 24, 2018

Pick up one of these high-limonene cannabis strains for therapeutic benefits and relief of depression, anxiety, and stress.

What is myrcene and what does this cannabis terpene do?

Josh Kaplan & Nick Jikomes – May 2, 2019

Myrcene is the most abundant terpene in modern commercial cannabis. It's said to relieve pain, inflammation, and insomnia, but what does the science actually say?

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