Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam led groundbreaking study: he is considered the discoverer of the main active ingredients of the cannabis plant THC and CBD, as well as the functioning of the endocannabinoid system. Now the distinguished professor has passed away at the age of 92. Tireless commitment to research and destigmatization of cannabis In the […]
Cannabis is the most popular illegal drug. Some experts argue that cannabis as a gateway drug leads to the use of other drugs. In contrast, more and more studies show that cannabinoids can assist as an “exit drug” for addiction disorders. According to clinical studies, CBD can assist with nicotine, opioid, and cannabis withdrawal. Current […]
Interview with pharmacist Alexander Daske (Part 2) In cannabis therapy, oral therapy and inhalative therapy via vaporizer are opposed to each other. Both dosage forms have different areas of application, and both have their justification – depending on the symptoms, patient status and therapy goal. Alexander Daske, cannabis expert and pharmacist at Collini Apotheke in […]
When physical pain won’t stop: According to the German Pain League, at least 23 million people in Germany suffer from chronic pain [1]. This makes pain disorders one of the most common, widespread diseases, along with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Even more concerning is the fact that a large proportion of pain patients receive inadequate […]
He is one of the greatest in pharmaceutical chemistry: Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam is considered the discoverer of the essential active ingredients of the cannabis plant and their chemical structures, as well as the functioning of the human endocannabinoid system. The researcher, now 91, looks back on an eventful life – personally and in his […]
A broken leg, an operation and then inexplicable, permanent pain and an immobile leg – Anna R. (name changed by the editors), suffers from CRPS, a pain syndrome that can occur after trauma. Although she tries different therapies and takes strong opiates, she can’t get rid of the pain. When a migraine is added to […]
Many women suffer from endometriosis, a pelvic disease in which the lining of the uterus occurs outside the uterus. Those affected have to struggle especially with pain in the pelvic area and during menstruation. Other symptoms such as digestive problems, fatigue and depression can have a lasting effect on everyday life. In an evaluation of […]
In the world, at least 1 adult in every 7 suffer from migraines. It is a neurological disease that recurs at irregular intervals and is very stressful for those affected. While some people only have a migraine attack once or twice a year, others have it several times a month. Several studies have shown that […]
Fibromyalgia – this often means severe pain, exhaustion, sleep disorders and psychological suffering. The symptoms of chronic pain syndrome are varied and vary from patient to patient. Many of those affected have great difficulty in coping with their everyday life and their level of suffering is very high. As some studies have shown, the medical […]
When talking about the medicinal properties of the cannabis plant, most people think of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) first. But there are other cannabinoids with therapeutic benefits. Cannabigerol (CBG) is one of the 113 cannabinoids discovered so far – and it seems to have great potential. This is why the active substance is increasingly […]
