There are over 100 phytocannabinoids in the cannabis plant with the two major cannabinoids THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) as the most prominent and researched. Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, the renowned researcher who discovered the chemical structure of THC in 1964, …
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Compound derived from marijuana interacts with antiepileptic drugs
Credit: Susan Buck Ms/Public Domain New research published in Epilepsia, a journal of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), suggests that an investigational neurological treatment derived from cannabis may alter the blood levels of commonly used antiepileptic drugs. It is …
Read More »Nearly half of CBD patients quit using traditional medicines, survey finds
Epidiolex liquid CBD tincture. (Image from GW Pharma) A new survey suggests that a growing number of patients are finding more relief from CBD instead of pharmaceuticals. Researchers from the Brightfield Group and medical marijuana site HelloMD surveyed 2,400 of …
Read More »NFL’s chief medical officer calls marijuana research “really important”
Published: Aug 3, 2017, 11:16 am • Updated: Aug 3, 2017, 11:16 am By Mark Maske, Washington Post The NFL’s chief medical officer says it is “really important” for the league and the NFL Players Association to determine whether marijuana …
Read More »PTSD: CAMO Educates Hawaiian Vets On Benefits of Medicinal Cannabis
The Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAMO) on Oahu is currently educating Hawaii’s veterans on how to best cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with the help of medicinal cannabis. THCV: Learn About the Cannabinoid Helping Veterans With PTSD Paring adaptive …
Read More »Canada’s Licensed Producers Prepare for Edibles Market
As marijuana legislation in Canada continues to develop, one of the most important and yet still unregulated categories is the edibles market. Cannabis enthusiasts are aware that you don’t need to smoke or vape weed to enjoy its benefits. Ingesting …
Read More »Swiss Grocer Now Carries Specialized Hemp Cigarettes
Getting a buzz while looking out over the Swiss Alps just got easier thanks to a Swiss supermarket chain now selling ‘ special cigarettes ‘. In addition to tobacco, the pack contains CBD-rich hemp, which contains less than one percent …
Read More »A Breakdown of the Latest 2017 Cannabis Trends
Gone are the days when the benefits of cannabis could only be obtained through smoking flower. Today scientists have devised a myriad of ways to enjoy the medicinal value of cannabis, including nasal, sublingual and topical delivery methods. These novel …
Read More »Brazil’s Health Agency Plans Regulations for Medical Cannabis Cultivation – News
After successfully legalizing CBD and THC-based medications for qualifying patients, Brazil’s health agency has now announced plans to draft regulations for the cultivation of cannabis for medical and research purposes. Growing medical marijuana for these two purposes has technically been …
Read More »How to Make Your Own Cannabis Capsules
Cannabis capsules are an easy, discreet, and super effective way to medicate. Taking a pill blends more seamlessly into most people’s daily routine than smoking, vaporizing, or eating an edible. Making cannabis capsules at home is a simple way to …
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