The Differences between CBG vs. CBD
Differences Between CBG & CBD
“…CBG vs. CBD vs. CBN vs. CBC – The Ultimate Comparison Guide
Just a few years ago, CBD was the only non-intoxicating cannabinoid widely available. It wasn’t long, however, before CBD was followed by cannabigerol (CBG), and in no time at all, products containing cannabinol (CBN) and cannabichromene (CBC) also started appearing. While most people know that all of these new hemp compounds are non-intoxicating, common knowledge […]
A Guide to Cannabinoids and Their Effects
What are cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are naturally occurring chemical compounds that are found in cannabis, and often unique to the plant. Cannabinoids are similar to endogenous cannabinoids (endocannabinoids). These are produced by the human body and used to promote homeostasis, which regulates internal health and immune system functions. Endocannabinoids work by signaling to other cells and […]
CBD: understanding how CBD works with our bodies
20th January 2020 What is the Endocannabinoid System? The endocannabinoid system is a complex biological system in the human body. Medical researchers discovered it in the 1990s, but much is still unknown about how it works and its interactions. Today, experts know that it impacts several major processes, including appetite, sleep, mood, and memory, but […]
A Simple Guide to the Endocannabinoid System
Medically reviewed by Alan Carter, Pharm.D. — Written by Crystal Raypole on May 17, 2019 The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling system identified in the early 1990s by researchers exploring THC, a well-known cannabinoid. Cannabinoids are compounds found in cannabis. Experts are still trying to fully understand the ECS. But so far, we know it plays role in regulating […]
Best Strains For PTSD And Anxiety To Help Alleviate Common Symptoms
May 22, 2020 Empathic Practice Is Indica Or Sativa Better For PTSD? “…The two types of cannabis strains are Indica and Sativa. Both strains of cannabis have two main cannabinoids: THC and CBD. THC is the reason why cannabis creates a high feeling, while CBD is not psychoactive and can counteract the high feeling. Therefore, strains of […]
Getting to know the Endocannabinoid System
What’s the difference? “…The main difference between our natural endocannabinoids and cannabinoids found in cannabis are how they interact with our receptors. THC can cause multiple effects at once and is not as precise as our natural endocannabinoids, which is why certain strains have multiple effects. Our own ECS system has the same ability to […]
Your Beginner’s Guide to the 9 Major Cannabinoids
by Dr. Jessica Knox July 19, 2020 Before we get into the nine major cannabinoids list below, I have a question for you: Have you ever wondered how cannabis actually works in the body? If you’ve read up on the endocannabinoid system, you’ll know that our bodies are full of receptors that interact with cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are chemical […]
Popular Cannabinoids + Their Effects
Most people are familiar with the cannabis plant’s two VIP players: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD). What many people don’t know is that the plant contains hundreds of cannabinoids, all with incredibly specific effects and benefits. The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is a human system (like the nervous system) which exists in all mammals. Cannabis plants […]
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 […]