by Sylvain Delisle | Jun 29, 2021 | Cannabis 101, Medical Cannabis 101, Terpenes
Terpinene is the name given to a group of 4 isometric hydrocarbons classified as monoterpenes and is found in some common cannabis strains. Alpha-terpinene (a-terpinene) can be isolated from sources like cannabis plants. It can also be found in marjoram, cardamom, and...
by Sylvain Delisle | Jun 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Did you know July 30th, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of medical cannabis in Canada? Medical cannabis has evolved greatly over the past 20 years. Canada House has been honored to contribute to the growth of the cannabis industry since 2013. Canada House (formerly...
by Sylvain Delisle | Jun 22, 2021 | Cannabinoids, Cannabis 101, Cannabis Therapy, CBD, Chronic Pain, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Medical Cannabis 101, Uncategorized
Cannabidiolic Acid or CBDa is the precursor to Cannabidiol (CBD) and is found in fresh raw cannabis or hemp. It is transformed into CBD after time and exposure to light or heat (a process known as decarboxylation). It was long believed that the decarboxylated...
by Sylvain Delisle | Jun 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Now that the warm weather is back and we are heading into the summer months, many of us are looking for ways to get active outside. Easier said than done, right? Some of you may not want to go out at all because you experience pain during or post activity. Both...
by Sylvain Delisle | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Anxiety is how your body reacts to stressful situations. Many people feel fear, uneasiness, rapid heartbeat, and sweats. It could be a temporary reaction, if you have a test coming up, are dealing with a difficult situation at home, or work. These feelings generally...
by Sylvain Delisle | May 26, 2021 | Cannabis, Cannabis 101, Cannabis Therapy, Terpenes
Ocimene, is one of the most common monoterpenes found in nature. Its smell can be described as herbal, woodsy, sweet, and citrusy. Not only being found in the cannabis plant, but also in mint, basil, parsley, orchids, tarragon, kumquats, mangoes and even used in...
by Sylvain Delisle | May 19, 2021 | Cannabinoids, Cannabis 101, Cannabis Therapy, Medical Cannabis, Medical Cannabis 101, Medical Marijuana
Most regular cannabis consumers are familiar with THC and CBD. We recognize them as the two most common phyto- cannabinoids found in cannabis. We are familiar with the improvements they can make in a variety of different health conditions. But have you ever wondered...
by Sylvain Delisle | May 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
We will not deny it, the past year has been tough mentally. Times are uncertain, we have been separated from friends and family, and to top it off many of us are locked at home! I personally spent 52 days back-to-back in quarantine, inside a room to myself. If there...
by Sylvain Delisle | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Decarboxylation is the process of activating cannabinoids like THC, CBD and many more in the cannabis flower. Cannabinoids are found in the trichomes of the flower which are the resinous glands that coat the flower and leaves of the cannabis plant. They are very...
by Sylvain Delisle | Apr 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
This terpene probably sounds familiar; mostly found in the eucalyptus plant. Eucalyptol has a long history, it has been used long before the 1800’s as herbal medicine commonly as a cough suppressant, mood lifter and antibacterial cleaner. It is also commonly known as...
