One of the minor side effects of medical cannabis oil is the flavor. As many have pointed out, it takes some getting used to. So, this article is for all you newbies who are looking for ways to mask the flavor of cannabis oil. Here are some suggestions for you: Put the oil in a … Read more
Terpinolene: Terpinolene is used as an aroma agent in soaps and perfumes, and as a component of some insect repellents. As opposed to other terpenes found in cannabis, terpinolene is neither an analgesic nor an anti-inflammatory. However, this terpene is studied for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, and for its mild sedative action. It is … Read more
I am constantly seeing posts by distressed medical cannabis patients who are having problems with their vape pens. In response to your cries for help, this article is about the care of vape pens. It will include information on the types of vape pens that are available and some care instructions as well as troubleshooting. … Read more
Knowing what to do when you realize that you have built up a tolerance to THC is a big problem for many patients in the medical cannabis community. I know this because I have seen many posts on the Medical Cannabis Community FB page addressing this concern. So, when I saw an article about something … Read more
When I started writing about medical cannabis, it didn’t take long for me to discover Rick Simpson. In 2007, he produced an extremely concentrated and potent form of high-THC cannabis oil known as RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) that he used to cure his own skin cancer. He never sold it and he encouraged people to … Read more
Now that the effects of fossil fuel use are known to be causing serious climate damage, it is incredibly important for all governments to switch to renewable energy sources. Industrial hemp may just be the solution to saving the planet. In this article I will describe all the different types of hemp biofuel, give some … Read more
As a medical cannabis patient, you have probably either purchased a cannabis product with the strain name Kush or at least seen it on the menu. Have you ever wondered what Kush means? In this article, I will define Kush, discuss its origins and history, examine what makes it unique, and explain why it is … Read more
Italian cannabis researchers from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, the University of Rome, the University of Campania and the Institute of Nanotechnology in Leece, announced the discovery of two new cannabinoids; THCP and CBDP. In this article I will explain their structure and function, and discuss the ramifications of this newest discovery. The … Read more
150 patients in the Illinois MCPP have interstitial cystitis (IC), according to the 2018 annual report recently published by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 2.7% of American women and 1.3% of American men suffer from this painful condition. This post will discuss the symptoms, possible causes and treatments of interstitial cystitis. What is Interstitial … Read more
Dr. Raphael Mechoulam has collaborated with EPM, a US based global biotechnology company, to produce the latest innovation in cannabinoid research. It is called EPM301 and it is a synthesized cannabidiolic acid methyl ester molecule. The researchers believe it is much more potent and effective than CBD and THC with the potential to replace steroids … Read more