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Terpene Spotlight: Pinene

FloridaMarijuana.net

A 2015 study determined that pine needle oil from crude extract of pine needles has been used as an anti-cancer agent in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Some of the strains that possess the Pinene terpene are: Jack Herer , Sativa. In this study , it was concluded that alpha-pinene (?-pinene) pinene) exhibits anti-inflammatory activity.

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Jamaica’s Ganja Shortage: ‘Cultural Embarrassment’ or Clickbait?

The Cannigma

Thomson said that cannabis “is a crucial part of Jamaica’s brand identity and rich culture,” and that while the regulated market can meet its own demand, there is a significant shortage when it comes to cannabis for consumption by Jamaicans. Could increased consumption be to blame? We no longer have our sativa, it’s all hybrid ganja.

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Exporting CBD Food Just Got Harder: The European Union Makes a Move

Canna Law Blog

Regulation 2015/2283 , which is the latest food regulation adopted by the European Parliament and the European Union (“EU”), defines “novel food” as “food that was not used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997, irrespective of the dates of accession of the Member States to the Union.”.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

A study published in February 2015 in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy journal showed that a CBD-rich extract from cannabis plants is much more efficient than CBD used in its pure form , mainly due the presence of other cannabinoids, terpenes and other molecules that greatly increase the dosage/efficiency ratio of CBD.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

The law ((EU) 2015/2283), which applies across all member states, means any product deemed as ‘novel’ must gain authorisation from food authorities before it can be sold as a foodstuff within the EU. They are taking issue with the change by the EU in its submission for the term ‘cannabinoids’ states: “Extracts of Cannabis sativa L.

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Lex Blog Report: Italy Moves toward Legalising Cannabis… for Everyone

Cannabis Law Report

Italy and other Member States allow the growing of hemp ( Cannabis sativa L.) stemming from seeds listed on the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species. Since November 2015, the Italian Ministry of Health may issue permits to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes with a THC content in excess of 0.2

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

On the other hand, a 2015 study found that large doses of THC can actually make you less creative. A side effect of cannabis consumption is increased blood flow, particularly in the brain. Indica and sativa are plant names that refer to the physical differences between the plant, not the chemical compound within the nugs.

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