Cannabis, in good company
Ocimene is one of more than 200 terpenes discovered to date in hemp and cannabis. Terpenes are aromatic molecules once thought to convey only aroma (as part of the evolutionary defense mechanisms of herbs and other plants). In recent years, however, much clinical research has revealed the medicinal efficacy of molecules such as ocimene. This […]
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Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent class of mental disorders. Social anxiety (sometimes called social phobia) is an anxiety disorder that affects more than 45 million North Americans. It is characterized by feelings of fear and dread when in social environments and can manifest as panic attacks, sleep disturbances, and a variety of anti-social and […]
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The genetic makeup of cannabis sativa makes available to chemotypes, cultivars, and individual plants of this herbal species literally hundreds of different molecules—all of which offer various and significant medicinal efficacy. These include more than 100 cannabinoids, 200 terpenes, and a couple dozen flavonoids. Cannabinoids Cannabinoids are molecules produced solely by the cannabis plant. They […]
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Understanding Cannabinoids: THCV By: Curt Robbins The hemp and cannabis plants offer a myriad of beneficial molecules for human health. Among these are cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. Of the cannabinoids, several stand out due to their unique efficacy. One of these is tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), a chemical cousin to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that offers some unusual characteristics. […]
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Understanding Cannabinoids: Cannabigerol Of the more than 100 special medicinal molecules produced by the hemp and cannabis plants called cannabinoids, few are as unique or important as cannabigerol (CBG). Unlike it’s infamous sibling tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBG produces no psychoactive effect, but delivers a wealth of wellness and other benefits. In addition, it plays a special […]
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Understanding Terpenes: Camphene Camphene, sometimes called comphene, is one of more than 200 terpenes discovered to date in hemp and cannabis. Terpenes are aromatic molecules once thought to convey only aroma and, from an evolutionary functional perspective, to protect a plant from pests and predators. In recent years, however, much clinical research, in addition to […]
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The wave of adult use cannabis legalization sweeping North America has attracted a wide range of patients and consumers who otherwise would not consider indulging in hemp or cannabis to treat their medical needs. One of the most affected and engaged demographic groups, in terms of economic activity and need, is seniors. More than 53 […]
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Welcome to the Strainprint Community Cannabis Terpenes Series. Before diving into the details behind guaiol, the multi-talented terpene produced by cannabis known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties (making it effective in fighting bacterial infections), it behooves readers to develop a solid understanding of terpenes as a category of wellness molecule. Patients gain advantage by […]
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Like many substances, there are a variety of avenues by which cannabis and its constituent elements can be consumed by humans and household pets. These include ingestion (eating), inhalation (smoking and vaporization), topicals (creams, lotions, and transdermal patches), and sublingually (oils and sprays under the tongue). Each channel of consumption offer a distinct set of […]
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