The majority of scientific studies about medical cannabis focus on finding out the effects of the different types of cannabinoids, especially, THC and CBD. The cannabis plant has many more components than their cannabinoids, they have a number other factors like terpenes, that also produce their own effects, or secondary effects. Limiting research to a single cannabinoid reduces […]
There have been a hand full of cases of CBD oil producers mislabelling their products, with one study[1] estimating that almost 70% of all CBD products sold online are mislabelled. This issues means that the effect of the oil may be different and this could undercut the possible medicinal and therapeutic benefits of CBD. The […]
Menstrual pains affect 90% of women in the world, depending on the severity it can sometimes be unbearable. These types of pains can be helped by the analgesic effects of medical cannabis. Although the use of medical cannabis is generally associated with the relief of chronic pain, it is necessary to analyse the effects of […]
Among all of the chronic skin diseases, eczema and psoriasis are the most common. For those who are looking for natural therapies to treat certain skin conditions, cannabinoid-based products can be a good alternative. A number of studies have confirmed that topical cannabinoid-based products can help to treat skin conditions such as eczema and atopic […]
Cannabis has been used for centuries for many different conditions. For years researchers have studied its therauetic potential for diseases such as Parkinson’s, cancer and multiple sclerosis, among many others. This has been made possible by the fact that many countries have changed their legislation to be in favour of medicinal cannabis, thus enabling them […]
The most common and conventional painkillers that are prescribed worldwide are Opioids. They can act over four types of endogenous receptors in our body called mu (μ), delta (∂) y kappa (k). In general Opioids are a safe and effective way of reliving pain if used only in short periods of time. As opioids produce […]
On 11th and 12th of May, the 2nd Cannabmed Congress will be held in Barcelona under the title “A bridge between medical cannabis and patients”. This is a motto that reflects the objective of this unique meeting in Spain. The Congress is the only one in the country that focuses on the figure of the […]
The term Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is used to describe two different conditions: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Both are long-term conditions that cause chronic inflammation in the intestine that can result in severe damage to internal organs. While ulcerative colitis only affects the large intestine and anus, Crohn’s disease can occur in any part […]
The cannabis plant is made up of hundreds of components, known as cannbinoids, that each have their own therapeutic benefits. One of these components is tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, better known as THCA. It is the component of cannabis Sativa L, precursor of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of the most abundant cannabinoids in the variety of cannabis plants. […]
On November the 8th 2016 the people of America will go to the polling stations to decide who will inhabit the White House for the next 4 years. However, in addition to choosing between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, some states will vote for or against the legalization of cannabis. On the ballot papers of […]
