Cannabis is a true business success story. Today it’s a multi billion-dollar industry growing in place of a prohibited substance. But the rapid-fire pace of this growth has caused serious confusion. Although there is a wealth of new data and major insights to gain from that data, it’s not always easy to find all of …
THC and CBD are the most well-known of the chemical constituents found in cannabis, but these cannabinoids aren’t the only thing providing the source of the plant’s power. Terpenes are another grouping of beneficial natural compounds and provide much of the flavor and aroma associated with the cannabis plant and many other plants and food …
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If you like cannabis as much as we do, you’re probably a fan of cannabinoids. That’s because plant cannabinoids and other compounds like terpenes are what give cannabis users those amazing benefits and effects. In this post, we’ll cover what cannabinoids are, how the endocannabinoid system works, talk about whether the body needs cannabinoids,what cannabinoids …
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In just about any dispensary, you’ll probably find the selections listed by type—say, flower, concentrates, edibles, topicals, and cartridges—and within each section by indica or sativa. But what does the indica vs. sativa distinction mean? The two basic varieties of cannabis plants are indica and sativa. Within those categories, each strain has a unique spectrum …
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Cannabidiol, often referred to as “CBD,” is one of the cannabinoids found in the cannabis sativa plant. The cannabis plant can produce approximately 150 different cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are compounds that influence the endocannabinoid system in the body, affecting both psychological health parameters, such as sleep, pain, mood, and appetite. Two of the most researched cannabinoids …
What is CBD? A Comprehensive Guide to Cannabidiol Read More »
CBD isolate is the result of extracting the hemp plant of the purest form of CBD that exists within the plant. Isolate, also known as CBD crystals, is known for its purity and is rising in popularity as a way to consume pure CBD. They are incredibly versatile and can be consumed in many different …
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Back in 2727 B.C. the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung sang the praises of his favorite plant used as a medicine. Throughout the centuries, the medicinal use of the plant spread through ancient Asian and European Cultures. In 1500 BC, it was added to the Chinese pharmacopoeia and it was thought to be good for spirit …
It might seem like the words “cannabis,” “hemp,” and “marijuana” are thrown around interchangeably. In reality, cannabis falls under two functional groups — hemp and marijuana. In the United States, plants with <0.3% of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are considered hemp. Any plant THC concentrations that are higher than 0.3% THC is considered marijuana. Marijuana is divided …
Terpene Profiles in Cannabis: Challenges and Opportunities Read More »
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 …
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, …
