When THC is consumed in its natural form, it is accompanied by other chemical elements of the cannabis plant. One other prominent component of marijuana, CBD, blocks the effects of THC. Each cannabis plant has a different ratio of THC to CBD, so the euphoric effects may be tempered by thi...
In marijuana, THC dominates the plant’s chemical makeup, and that dominance has been increased through genetic manipulation over time. Marijuana is generally cultivated specifically to maximize its THC potency, with growers manipulating and cloning plants with a particular emphasis on increasing its TH...
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (the active ingredient in marijuana) Propoxyphene Methadone Codeine Barbiturates Antidepressants How should I prepare for a drug test? No special preparations are necessary. Drug testing is often performed as an emergency test, on a random basis, or can be a scheduled test...
It has been known for decades that terpenes, from the Cannabis plant and other sources provide important therapeutic benefits that are synergistic with cannabinoids. Unfortunately, finding information about terpenes in specific flower samples and in …[Read More...]about Terpenes Provide Relief ...
The feeling of being high is one of the more natural drug interactions that the body can have. Specific neurotransmitters in the brain act as receptors for the active ingredient in cannabis,tetrahydrocannabinol(THC). Once smoked, it binds to cell receptors in theendocannabinoid system(ECS), which...
Concentrations of THC in cannabis When THC is exposed to air, it degrades into cannabinol, a cannabinoid that has its own psychological effects. THC concentration also depends on the cultivation of the marijuana plant, known scientifically asCannabis sativa L. ...
There are concerns about THC wax due to reports of major side effects. However, as CBD doesn’t cause an intoxicating high, it has fewer adverse effects. Research to date shows that, as long as the cannabidiol is pure and comes from a reputable source, it is well tolerated in humans. ...
The U.S. Marijuana Index provides a view of the U.S. cannabis and hemp market, which reflects its volatility and growth. While the industry has been growing, it faces many legal challenges and changing laws, as well as the fact that cannabis is not legal on a federal level. All of th...
Mary Lynn Mathre withPatient’s Out of Timeexplains how important the endocannabinoid system is to the body, how it works and how medical marijuana helps our body stay in balance. For an excellent overview of the Endocannabinoid System, read Ethan Russo’s “Beyond Cannabis: Plants and the End...
THC may drive the high or euphoric effect from cannabis, but the terpenes are truly what determine the characteristics of this effect—whether stimulating, sedating, and anywhere in between. The cannabis industry needs a better way to quantify cannabis quality and to understand how it may affect...