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What are cannabinoids? Simply put, cannabinoids are compounds extracted from the cannabis plant, aka, chemicals unique to the cannabis plant. Cannabis sativa is rich in at least 554 natural components, of which 113 have been classified under the “cannabinoid” group. [1] Marijuana, a variety of cannabis, is the most commonly used illicit substance in the world. It was first ... Continue Reading
There are many remarkable things about cannabis. It has an enticing smell, lovely appearance, multiple uses, and outstanding health benefits. Interestingly, these characteristics are nearly all impacted by the compound profile of this beautiful plant. Perhaps the best-known compound manufactured in cannabis is the cannabinoid Δ9- tetrahydrocannabinol, or just ... Continue Reading
Over the past few years, the hemp extraction industry has gone from being relatively obscure to being one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. This post from Newswire explains the different kinds of hemp extraction processes. Hemp extraction can produce a wide variety of distinctive benefits for consumers and, as time goes on, scientists are continuing to ... Continue Reading
A new study finds that THC and CBD levels are identical in most cannabis strains. This post from Phys.org discusses why a new approach to classifying medical cannabis is needed. A rose by any other name is still a rose. The same, it turns out, can be said for cannabis. Newly published research from UBC's Okanagan campus has determined that many strains of cannabis have ... Continue Reading
A new study says CBD works best when combined with other cannabinoids. This post from Civilized highlights why this proof of the "Entourage Effect” is particularly noteworthy. Many people know about the medical benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabinoid found in marijuana. But it turns out taking CBD alone may not be the most effective way to get those benefits. A ... Continue Reading
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