Throughout history, humans have harvested cannabis for food, medicine and fiber. Archaeological evidence suggests it was utilized by humans 6,000-10,000 years ago. However, legal, commercial Cannabis production is a relatively new, rapidly growing, and highly profitable industry in Europe and North America. Commercial cannabis production typically occurs indoors and is therefore incredibly reliant on environmental …
A recent medical update in regards to the management of hypertonia has been published in the journal Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America1, highlighting the employment of medical marijuana and its chemical isolates in pursuit of tempering the frequency and severity of this symptom. An Overview of Hypertonicity Hypertonia is both a sign …
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One of the most exciting and promising avenues of cannabis research, capable of unveiling natural chemotypes and formulating products that have surgically precise medical and recreational outcomes, is the entourage effect. With hundreds of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids found within the cannabis plant, the expanse of potential chemical cocktails that could be created is massive, …
OG Kush Strain Review OG Kush is a very popular indica-dominant hybrid marijuana strain. It typically takes just over 50 days to flower, and typically has > 20% THC content with almost no CBD. Effects from consuming OG Kush leaves the patient feeling happy, euphoric, and relaxed. Whether you’re a connoisseur, a novice, or entirely …
A comprehensive analysis of self-reported patient data regarding the use of cannabis to mitigate exacerbations of chronic pain displays patterns that are potentially foretelling in regards to future management of this condition. A Brief Overview of Chronic Pain A somewhat nebulous term in itself, the diagnosis and subsequent management of ‘chronic pain’ has too been …
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A series of new studies suggests the possible benefit of cannabinoids in the treatment of those with epilepsy. A Quick Into to Epilepsy Epilepsy is a general term that falls under the category of seizure disorders, which are disorders that affect the electrical activity of the brain. Neurons, which transmit electrical signals to different areas …
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CBD is one of the naturally occurring compounds found in the Cannabis plant. It accounts for up to 40% of the plants’ extract. Alongside Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the two compounds are among the most studied compounds found in the cannabis plant. Yes, THC is the psychoactive substance, meaning it causes the high associated with cannabis. Many …
The prospect of facing a drug test can be daunting. Being ordered to undergo testing, particularly from an employer, can send the mind into a chaotic cataclysm of fear and doubt in the pondering of the unknown. For CBD users, these “what-ifs” slowly bubble and churn within the confines of the mind, crescendoing to a …
Are Hemp Oil and CBD Oil the same? You may assume that since CBD comes from the hemp plant, that it is the same as hemp oil. While the two are similar and are extracted from the same plant, they are different compounds. What makes them different is the extraction process as well as the …
