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A list of major cannabinoids in cannabis and their effects

Nick Jikomes. March 24, 2017 Cannabis produces a variety compounds known as plant cannabinoids, many of which have not been detected in any other plant. How many, exactly? It’s hard to say. You’ll often see people report that there are dozens, or even 100+ plant cannabinoids produced by cannabis. But it’s difficult to know the precise […]

How CBD Is Changing Mental Health Therapy

BY KEITH MYERS. AUG 12TH 2020 Research has shown that CBD can be used to effectively treat certain health conditions like cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, anxiety, and depression. It can also effectively treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, among other things. For years, depression and anxiety have been the most common mental disorders. And, […]

20 Health benefits of cannabis that everyone should know

22nd July 2019 Cannabis contains CBD which is a chemical that impacts the brain, making it function better without giving it a high along with THC which has pain relieving properties. Both substances can be extracted and enhanced for use through short path distillation. Users can get the following health benefits of cannabis: …”Relief of chronic pain There […]

New Legislation Seeks to Level Playing Field for Cannabis Companies

Why Cannabis Firms Are Focused on Banking and Tax Reform SMITH BRAIN TRUST / MAY 19, 2021 “…Because medical cannabis is still federally illegal, we haven’t been able to use credit and debit card processors, online ordering or many financial services that most businesses take for granted,” says Cartalemi, who, along with partners Megan Rogers […]

Why Do Most Patients Use Medical Marijuana? Chronic Pain

Written by Brian Mastroiannion February 21,2019 A new study found that more than 62 percent of people who use medical marijuana do so to treat chronic pain.  “… Boehnke says the findings were significant in adding to our current understanding of how medical marijuana is used. He points out it was striking to find the “vast majority […]

Cannabis for cows? Some researchers see potential benefits

Animal scientists are researching the benefits of feeding hemp to cows. Disrupting the feed industry With their four-part digestive system perfect for breaking down fibrous plant material, ruminant animals consume many inedible plant byproducts leftover from other industries. Dairy cattle alone divert from landfills up to 306 million pounds of food waste a day, as reported […]

Cannabis compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human lung cells

By Sally Robertson, B.Sc. Mar 14 2021 Marsha Rosner from the University of Chicago in Illinois and colleagues found that cannabidiol (CBD) and its metabolite 7-OH-CBD potently blocked SARS-CoV-2 replication in lung epithelial cells. The CBD inhibited viral gene expression and reversed many of the effects the virus has on host gene transcription. The compound also […]

CBD has potential to decrease post COVID vaccine side effects by anecdotal medical evidence

Authored by Bak BasicsFebruary 1, 2021 As a health care worker, coronavirus vaccination was available to me. The first and second vaccinations were Moderna vaccinations on 12/27/2020 and 1/24/2021, respectively. After the first vaccination, pain at the insertion site was the only symptom that occurred. I attempted to minimize these post-vaccination symptoms with CBD intake […]

The Delta-8 THC Loophole. June 11, 2021

Under the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”), cannabis products derived from hemp are federally legal to sell and use. “Hemp” is defined in the 2018 Farm Bill as the cannabis plant containing no more than .3% Delta-9 THC. Delta-9 THC is a cannabis compound that produces the “high” effect commonly associated […]