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Finding Rare Cannabinoids in Non-Cannabis Plants

Project CBD

Cannabinoids, as they are known, exist in cannabis. Researchers from Israel’s Weizmann Institute recently reported that they found cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and other rare cannabinoids in Helichrysum umbraculigerum, a perennial shrub informally known as the woolly umbrella. move through the trichome. move through the trichome.

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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

The studys findings indicate that many so-called hemp products are infused with synthetic psychoactive cannabinoids, which can actually make users feel loopier than natural Delta-9 THC. Californias Assembly Bill 45, passed in 2021, explicitly states: Industrial hemp does not include cannabinoids produced through chemical synthesis.

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Understanding THC Concentrates: Types of Wax, Their Forms, and Extraction Methods

The Herb Collective

If you’re a cannabis enthusiast or simply curious about THC concentrates, you’ve likely encountered various types of waxes, including shatter, crumble, sugar wax, rosin, live resin, and hash. Understanding the differences among these concentrates and their extraction methods can enhance your experience and help you make informed choices.

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Cannabinoids for Tinnitus?

Project CBD

Whatever the precise nature of the phantom sound, it often comes with a constellation of symptoms related to the disruption such a condition can bring: sleep problems, difficulty concentrating, low mood, etc. There could be a role for cannabinoids in the management of tinnitus through their anticonvulsant effects. And its conclusion?

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Mechoulam on the Future of Cannabinoid Research

Project CBD

The most memorable occasion was the 22nd annual meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) in Freiburg, Germany, in July 2012. Mechoulam delivered a plenary speech at the symposium, addressing the future of cannabinoid research and key areas of study that should be pursued. © Copyright, Project CBD.

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Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

Cannabis Cheri

Terpenes interact with cannabinoids and are integral to what scientists call “the entourage effect” of whole plant medicine. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant’s parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene. Because these are far less expensive and complex to produce.

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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

Project CBD

Ten years ago, most cannabis consumers couldn’t tell a terpene from a cannabinoid. Product manufacturers add terp blends back into edibles and concentrates. While their chemical structures differ quite a bit, terpenes and cannabinoids share key features; both belong to a larger group of plant compounds called terpenoids.

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