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Cannabichromene (CBC) is a cannabinoid found in medical marijuana that stems from CBG-A. It has been found to be successful in treating migraines. CBC is known to help minimize pain and inflammation in patients. One of the most intriguing findings about CBC is that it has anti-proliferative effects, meaning it inhibits the growth of some cancerous tumors, resulting from its interaction with anandamide. Click here to learn more. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src = "//static.mantis.marketing/recommend.min.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]; …

The effects produced from Indica strains are much more full-bodied and sedative than the mindful effects generated from medicating with Sativa strains. Indica-dominant strains tend to make you feel more couch-locked, sleepy, and relaxed whereas Sativa strains tend to be more thought-provoking and energizing. Medical marijuana strains range from pure Sativa to pure Indica and everything in between. Hybrid strains consisting of both Indica and Sativa are most common in today’s legal medical marijuana industry (eg. 30% indica – 70% sativa). Because Sativa and Indica buds have very different medicinal benefits and effects, certain strains can …

Cannabis Ruderalis is described as a near-wild (or) feral sub-species of cannabis that originates in central Russia. It is known to flower earlier than sativa or indica strains, does not grow as tall, and can withstand much harsher climates than either of them. Ruderalis will produce flowers based on its age, rather than light cycle (photoperiod) changes which govern flowering in sativa and indica varieties. This is also known as “auto-flowering”. Ruderalis has a much lower THC content than either Sativa or Indica strains, so it is rarely grown for adult-use. The shorter stature of ruderalis …

No, it does not. Marinol is a synthetic (man-made) version of THC. When the drug was first introduced in the mid-80s, it was thought it would have the same effect as the cannabis plant as a whole. However, it soon became clear that most patients were not responding the same as when THC is consumed by smoking or ingesting cannabis. Researchers soon realized that other key compounds, such as other cannabinoids and terpenes, played a larger role than previously realized. Click here to learn more. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var …

The concept of the “entourage effect” was introduced in 1998 by Israeli scientists Shimon Ben-Shabat and Raphael Mechoulam. The theory is that cannabinoids within the cannabis plant work together through a network of coincidental relationships as part of a greater organism, and affect the body in a mechanism similar to the body’s own endocannabinoid system. Basically, these compounds work better together than in isolation. When delivered in high concentrations, THC can cause overdosing. Although an acute THC overdose rarely requires medical intervention, the side effects can be very unpleasant. Good evidence shows that THC …

New data shows that cannabidiol (CBD) could be helpful in treating diseases linked to endocannabinoid deficits (such as anorexia, migraines, irritable bowel, fibromyalgia, and PTSD), in addition to treating conditions associated with endocannabinoid excess or overactivity (obesity, metabolic disorders, liver disease, cardiovascular issues). Click here to learn more about CBD. Click here to learn more about the different types of cannabinoids found in cannabis. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src = "//static.mantis.marketing/recommend.min.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(z, s); …

New data indicates that CBD interacts directly with the CB1 receptor site in ways that are therapeutically relevant. CBD parks at a different docking site on the CB1 that is functionally distinct from THC’s orthosteric binding site. When docked, it influences how the receptor responds to stimulation by THC and the endogenous cannabinoids. This can have a dramatic impact on the efficiency of cell signaling. Click here to learn more. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src = "//static.mantis.marketing/recommend.min.js"; var s …

A third receptor that gets little attention is TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid-type one). The function of TRPV1 is to detect and regulate body temperature. In addition, TRPV1 is responsible for the sensations of extreme external heat and pain and is subject to desensitization. Therefore, if continuously stimulated, the pathway will eventually slow down or even stop. This raises therapeutic possibilities for agents to effectively treat certain kinds of neuropathic pain. Click here to learn more. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = …

CB2 is primarily associated with the immune system and found outside of the brain in such places as the gut, spleen, liver, heart, kidneys, bones, blood vessels, lymph cells, endocrine glands and reproductive organs. CBD is keyed to CB2. Until recently, this receptor site was thought only to be responsible for anti-inflammatory and therapeutic effects, playing no role with nerve cells or bundles. However, studies now show that it also plays an important role in the signal processing of the brain. Click here to learn more. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z …

CB1 is predominantly located in the nervous system, connective tissues, gonads, glands, and organs. CB1 is not found in the medulla oblongata (the part of the brain stem responsible for respiratory and cardiovascular functions). Current research shows that THC is specially keyed to the CB1 receptor site, making it responsible for the euphoric effects most associated with cannabis. When THC is present in the CB1, feelings of pain are reduced. Click here to learn more. MANTIS_RECOMMEND = { property: '53422cdc8e92f89afbf09d5f', render: 'mantis__recommended__wordpress' }; var z = document.createElement("script"); z.type = "text/javascript"; z.async = true; z.src …