Colombia's Misak: The first indigenous community licensed to produce medical cannabis
The Colombian indigenous community will grow medicinal cannabis starting in 2021, although its elders are wary of the future plantation.
Map: 6,000 Years of Medical Cannabis History
From ancient China to the pharaohs of Egypt, to the Greeks and Arabs, cannabis has been one of the most used and effective medicines in history.
Israeli researchers work on CBD-based treatment for COVID-19
Finding a cure, or a cannabis-based drug to treat the coronavirus, may seem remote now, but previous research into the effect of CBD on human cells may accelerate the arrival of a complementary treatment.[...]
Coronavirus and handwashing: Can cannabis help kill bacteria?
While cannabis has been shown to help strengthen the immune system, thus far it does not appear that it can help against viruses like COVID-19. But perhaps, given the current hand-washing trend and its[...]
How can cannabis help against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's?
Anyone who has seen a loved one suffer from Parkinson's, Alzheimer's or any type of dementia, knows how difficult it can be for everyone involved. It is heart-breaking to see someone you care about fight[...]
How to boost anandamide, the happiness and mental balance molecule
Anandamide is a natural cannabinoid produced by humans that serves to balance the body and mind. It takes its name from the Sanskrit word ananda, which means "happiness", and plays an important role in[...]
About cannabigerol (CBG) and why it may be the next cannabis revolution
Everyone is talking about cannabis, and the properties of some of its main active compounds are still being discovered. Many understand the difference between cannabidiol (CBD) and THC: one is psychoactive[...]
Ten Important Studies Demonstrating the Benefits of Cannabis in the Therapeutic Sphere
Numerous scientific studies confirm that marijuana is effective in the treatment of a range of different health problems and conditions. At times it supplants traditional medicines, other times it complements[...]
The Power of Marijuana and Other Medicinal Plants against Cancer
For years many have been seeking and demanding alternatives to the traditional, aggressive treatments employed against malignant tumours. Thus, a range of researchers have been striving to find out what[...]
When Cannabis Relieves Pain and Protects Skin
More and more professionals are endorsing the use of cannabis oils to improve skin conditions and allay the pain caused by other ailments. There are oils and ointments based on marijuana's cannabinoids,[...]
Twelve Common Health Problems That Can Be Treated with Medicinal Marijuana
Medicinal cannabis has become a great help for many patients who need a little boost to recover and carry on living with energy. Nausea, digestive disorders, convulsions, depression and insomnia are only[...]
Cannabis Reduces Cancerous Tumours: Has the U.S. Government Been Covering It Up since 1974?
It is a theory that has been circulating for years on the Internet and in cannabis circles: the American government censored an investigation into cannabinoids and their effects on tumours back in 1974.[...]
Nine Families Who Found in Marijuana the Best Remedy for Their Children's Disease
Being the parent of a child with a health problem is a situation that everyone wants to avoid, and many parents have found that therapeutic cannabis can play a vital role in causing their children’s conditions[...]
Ten Things You Should Know to Understand the True Potential of Medicinal Cannabis
Those who suffer from chronic pain, depression, or have children with serious health problems turn to medical marijuana as their main ally to lead a normal life - at least in those places where the therapeutic[...]
Terpenes: Responsible for Marijuana’s Smell and Much More
Plants produce molecules in their resin called terpenes, which are responsible for their aroma and flavour. These molecules have adaptive purposes, such as deterring predators or attracting pollinators.[...]