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What is CBGA the “Mother of Cannabinoids” and What Does It Do?
Cannabigerolic acid, or CBGA, is an important starting material in the cannabis plant’s production of several major cannabinoids. That biochemical role explains nicknames such as the “mother cannabinoid.” It does not mean that taking CBGA supplies a person with all…
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Cannabigerol (CBG) Reduces Anxiety and Stress While Improving Memory in Clinical Trials
As the United States debates rescheduling cannabis and whether it should regulate specific cannabinoids or not, researchers are doing the necessary legwork to make sure we understand how these cannabinoids interact with our bodies. A recent study published in Scientific…
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Aaron Bloom, CEO of DocMJ and Founder of Floridians for Safe Medical Cannabis Care – Interview Series
The next entry in our interview series is a chat with Aaron Bloom, the CEO of the telehealth and medical marijuana card company DocMJ and founder of the activism group Floridians for Safe Medical Cannabis Care (FSMCC). I’ve had the…
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Rescheduling of Cannabis Delayed as DEA Schedules Hearing for Expert Opinions
Earlier this year, the United States government took its first steps in over fifty years toward real cannabis reform. Acting on a recommendation from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Drug…
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Low-Stress Training Vs. Lollipopping: Which is Better When Growing Cannabis?
Low-stress training and lollipopping change cannabis canopy structure in different ways. Low-stress training bends and positions branches; lollipopping removes selected lower growth. Neither is universally better, and the choice is not determined simply by growing indoors or outdoors.Start with the…
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NYS Survey Finds More Medical Cannabis Patients Choosing Edibles over Vaping or Smoking
One of the best ways for lawmakers to determine whether a medical marijuana program is serving its purpose is by completing a survey of patients and providers who deal with navigating the complexities regularly. In this case, the report on…
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Flushing Your Cannabis Plants – Is the Practice Helpful or Harmful?
Pre-harvest flushing usually means withholding fertilizer and continuing irrigation before cutting a cannabis crop. It should not be confused with leaching excess soluble salts from a growing medium to correct a diagnosed problem. Newer controlled research makes the discussion more…
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Science Suggests Cannabis Can Improve Your Sex Life – Does It Really Work?
It’s something that most cannabis consumers know but can’t explain – it just makes sex better. For years, it might have seemed like just a bunch of talk, but now there’s science and data to back up the claims that…
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What is CBN and How Does it Differ From Other Cannabinoids?
Cannabinol, or CBN, is a cannabinoid associated with the oxidation and aging of THC. It is increasingly marketed in sleep products, but human evidence remains limited and mixed. CBN is a distinct compound, not simply a non-intoxicating version of THC…
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How to Harvest Your Cannabis Plants – and What to Do Next
A successful cannabis harvest starts with a plan for what happens after cutting. Have a clean workspace, suitable drying area and secure storage ready before the plants come down. Harvest timing, gentle handling and moisture control all matter; none can…
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How Does Cannabis Affect Hunger, and What Role Does It Play for Cancer Patients?
THC can increase hunger and short-term food intake, an effect often called “the munchies.” That effect helps explain interest in cannabis for appetite loss, but it does not establish that cannabis prevents or reverses cancer cachexia—the wasting syndrome that can…
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5 Most Common Reasons Doctors Recommend Medical Cannabis
Since California legalized cannabis back in ’96, there’s been a lot of questioning and controversy over what should or shouldn’t be considered a qualifying condition to use the plant medicinally. Unfortunately, the patchwork of laws means that you may qualify…
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Why is Modern Cannabis More Potent than It Used to Be?
Average THC concentrations have risen substantially in many cannabis markets over recent decades. Selective breeding, cultivation practices and a larger market for concentrates help explain the change. But a historical average is not a description of every product from that…
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Understanding the Endocannabinoid System, How It Works, and What It Does
The endocannabinoid system helps cells adjust how they communicate. It influences processes including appetite, pain, memory and stress responses, and it functions without cannabis use. Understanding it can explain some cannabis effects, but the system is more complex than a…
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Can Republicans Use the Spending Bill to Prevent Cannabis Being Rescheduled?
Just when we all started to think maybe we were on the same page, we discovered that, once again, that wasn’t quite the case. This time, that’s taking the form of amendments to a spending bill that aims to block…
