In many parts of Africa, cannabis remained largely unknown and wasn’t commonly used. Yet, exceptions existed in specific regions that held significant historical ties to the plant. The northern regions, particularly those connected to the Mediterranean Sea, boasted a strong and enduring relationship with cannabis, attributed to extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East. …
In the captivating world of cannabis exploration, journey with Dr. Nichol as he unravels the tantalizing possibilities that this extraordinary plant holds. In this Medical Cannabis Minute, we dive headfirst into the enchanting realm of cannabis therapy to address a ubiquitous and often debilitating concern – the relentless specter of lower back pain. Join us …
We are happy to start the new year off with a Medical Cannabis Minute. Today, we will be discussing a terpene you probably never heard of: Fenchol!
Edibles, cannabis-infused foods, and beverages are becoming an increasingly popular way for patients to use medical cannabis. Orally administered cannabis is different from inhaled cannabis, and it is important to consider these differences. Edibles have certain advantages such as increased potency and a longer duration of effect; however, they are also more difficult to dose …
The increased abuse of opioid drugs and the developments of cheap, inexpensive, very potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which accounts 80% of all overdose deaths, have made the “opioid epidemic” an issue which has touched far too many family’s lives. Naloxone (Narcan) is a drug which reverses opioid respiratory depression effects. It accomplishes this by …
There are many “minor” cannabinoids which may or may not be present in any particular chemovar, the specific chemical composition of a cultivated strain. By minor, we are referring to the relatively low concentrations of these cannabinoids within the flower, not that they are of no importance. Such a minor cannabinoid is delta-8 THC. There …
As any cannabis user or anyone who has seen a stoner movie will tell you, weed gives you the munchies. This is of course due to THC woking on areas of the brain to drive appetite and increase the pleasure experienced from food. Cannabis strains high in the terpenes humulene and limonene can decrease appetite …
