Cannabinol or CBN is generally classified as one of the components of the cannabis plant, called cannabinoids: THC, CBD, CBN, etc… They are considered to be liposoluble molecules classified according to their chemical structure. Like many other components of cannabis, CBN is rejected by water, as it is only soluble in a fatty body. CBN […]
Refractory epilepsy affects 30% of patients with epilepsy worldwide. It is a complex disease that can rarely be treated with traditional medicines. After having tried many conventional treatments, different organizations in the medical field have been interested in the effectiveness of medical cannabis treating refractory epilepsy. In September 2016, the international medical cannabis conference was […]
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 […]
The endocannabinoid system and its receptors are of great importance during prenatal development, but they are also relevant after childbirth. Not everybody is aware that there are already natural cannabinoids in breast milk and what role they play in the development of a human. In 2004, the European Journal of Pharmacology published a study that stated that all […]
Time passes and we get older. We can see the changes in our bodies because, over the years, we lose our strength and energy, which is what also happens to our brains. One of the symptoms of aging is cognitive deterioration. How do we slow down this process? A group of researchers from the University […]
Although it is not the best method of consuming medical cannabis, smoking seems to be the most popular and the most accessible for the majority of people. There are however, other simple methods of consuming therapeutic cannabis. Thanks to the most recent scientific studies, different methods of consumption are being designed in order to ensure […]
This May the UK celebrated Mental Health Awareness week for the 17th time, charities, organisations and members of the general public were able to come together to share information and personal stories on the subject of mental illness. The World Health Organisation defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which an in which […]
Medical cannabis is becoming more and more popular for treating autism, a complex neurodevelopmental disease, with signs appearing within the first few years of infancy, and generally lasting a lifetime. This condition is part of a group of disorders known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The characteristics and the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder, include […]
Terpenes are organic, aromatic hydrocarbons that can be found in thousands of plants around the world. They are part of the alkenes, alcohol, esters and ethers families. If these compounds are known, it is mainly because they are responsible for the smell and the taste of plants. Most of the plants will synthesize and release […]
The benefits of cannabis are evident in a large number of conditions. Epilepsy is one of the diseases that can be treated with cannabinoids. There are cases all over the world of people who have had their epilepsy treated with medical cannabis. Experts from around the world are currently investigating how medical cannabis can improve […]
