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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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Cannabis Sativa: 8 Health Benefits

The Herb Collective

Cannabis Sativa, or commonly known as hemp, marijuana or weed has always been a subject of debate and controversy among many for decades. But as scientific evidence and medical research continue to emerge, cannabis sativa is becoming more accepted and widely used in the medical community.

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Cannabinoid-Bathed Worms Want to Binge on High-Calorie Foods

Veriheal

Historical sources show that people as early as 300 BCE were aware of cannabis’ appetite-stimulating effects —particularly for sweet and savory food—but who’d have thought that worms (that’s right, worms) also get a case of “the munchies” after being exposed to cannabinoids?

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The Difference Between Indica and Sativa Cannabis Plants

Leafwell

Biologically speaking, both sativa and indica plants can be called Cannabis sativa, the plant’s fancy Latin name. But Cannabis indica is considered a subspecies of Cannabis sativa. Sativas and indicas were defined by two main factors: Their growth pattern. Sativas are tall, spindly, and have thin leaves.

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Common Cannabinoids In Everyday Life

LifeCannMD

Prevailing thought associates Cannabinoids with the Cannabis plant. However, the human body contains many cannabinoid receptors that are regularly activated by cannabinoids that are found in everyday common products and foods. The ECS is the network of cannabinoid receptors already present in humans and animals.

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Choose a Cannabis Strain for Your Needs

PrestoDoctor

From indica, sativa, and hybrid strains to unique combinations of cannabinoids and terpenes, each strain provides distinct effects. Choosing the right cannabis strain can feel overwhelming given the vast variety of strains available.

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CBN: The Sleep-Inducing Cannabinoid

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

CBN is a popular cannabinoid, but what should we know about CBN and sleep? This minor cannabinoid has always existed in the cannabis plant in small quantities, but it is gaining in popularity for its potential healing properties. CBN is found in the cannabis sativa plant, though it can be produced semi-synthetically.

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