Many of us may be under the impression that the term “THC” automatically signifies the substance in cannabis that will “get you high.” It is true that of the hundreds of compounds in the cannabis plant, certain forms of Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, produce that well-known psychoactive effect. However, as we shall see, there is a lot more to THC than meets the eye.
Limonene is a terpene molecule found in many strains of cannabis as well as citrus fruits – such as lemons. I have never met a person who has smelled a lemon and was not enticed to smell it again. We all love lemon smells. Why? We love limonene because it mimics the effects of cannabinoid stimulation…
Last week on the blog, we noted that there are 480 identified chemical compounds in the cannabis plant, and we told you about one class of compounds that make cannabis an effective medicine: cannabinoids. This week, we wanted to dive deeper into the healing properties of cannabis by examining another group of medicinal chemicals found…
Did you know that there are 480 chemical compounds in the cannabis plant? We don’t know yet how all of them affect the human body, but the more researchers look, the more medicinal benefits they find. In fact, Dr. Abrams, chief of oncology at San Francisco General Hospital and integrative medicine specialist at UCSF points…
In our efforts to cull cancer-related cannabis stories, we’ve become amazed by the speedy strides that cannabis continues to make in 2013. Not only is the cannabis landscape changing, with more developments in Cannabidiol and cancer testing, but so are the opinions of a majority of non-cannabis users, with financial writers suggesting investment in a…
Here’s a list of basic Cannabidiol (CBD) “Did you know” facts : CANNABIDIOL (CBD)… Is completely non-psychoactive. It is safe and non-toxic. You can never over-dose on CBD. Is the second most common cannabinoid in Cannabis sativa and indica plants and is the primary cannabinoid in hemp plants. Counters some of the negative effects of…
In the United States, the debate about the relationship between hemp and marijuana has been diminished by the dissemination of many statements that have little scientific support. This report examines in detail ten of the most pervasive and pernicious of these myths. Myth: United States law has always treated hemp and marijuana the same. Reality:…
Among those using medical marijuana to alleviate the symptoms of painful illnesses and conditions, there is no question that medical marijuana works. The question for most is how medical marijuana works when many other potential treatments do not. Doctors believe that the answer lies in cannabinoids, the active ingredients in medical marijuana that are only found in the cannabis plants.
If you are a cannabis patient just beginning to explore using medical marijuana to treat a medical condition, the choices of which strain is best for your particular needs can be overwhelming. Doobons has made the process of choosing easier by adding a section to their Resource Page: What Marijuana Strain is Best for Me?
