Science Backed Benefits of CBD
CBD, or Cannabidiol, is a Type of Chemical Found in the Same Plant That Produces Marijuana. CBD is different from marijuana though, and will not make you “high.” That’s because it does not contain the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, THC, which is the chemical responsible for the intoxicating feeling associated with consuming marijuana. Recently,
Cannabis Extracts May Protect Against COVID
Researchers in Canada have conducted a study suggesting that novel Cannabis sativa extracts may decrease levels of the host cell receptor that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) uses to gain viral entry to target tissues. SARS-CoV-2 is the agent responsible for the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that continues to sweep
Guide to Caring for Your Cannabis Plant
With a Little Time, Love, and Energy, You Could Enjoy the Fruit of Your Own Crop While the idea of taking care of a cannabis plant may be exciting enough, taking proper care can be very important, and equally fruitful. Here are some of the most fun and inexpensive ways to take care of
Analyzing Rare Cannabinoid THCV
THCV: The Rare Cannabinoid That’ll Conquer The Industry The most well-known cannabinoids are CBD and THC, but there are actually over 100 known cannabinoids. Many of these cannabinoids have even stronger health benefits than CBD but, up until recently, they have been difficult to produce because they only exist in trace amounts. Of these
Brief Overview on the History of CBD
Decades of Cannabis Prohibition may Lead Some to Assume That the Therapeutic Benefits of CBD are a Recent Discovery, That’s Far From the Truth. The first documented use of cannabis-derived medicine dates back to 2737 BC when Chinese Emperor Sheng Neng used a cannabis-infused tea to aid with a variety of ailments including memory,
Chronic Pain and Short-Term Effects of Cannabis
New Study Supports the Use of Medical Cannabis, as a Safe and Effective Treatment Option or Adjunct Therapy for the Management of Pain and Improved Quality of Life. As a global health concern, chronic pain is estimated to affect 15 to 30% of the adult population.1-3 It negatively affects the quality of life and psychosocial
