by Sylvain Delisle | Jul 22, 2021 | Cannabinoids, Cannabis 101, Cannabis Therapy, Medical Cannabis 101, Uncategorized
Cannabinol or CBN is one of the many cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant. In earlier days, it was the cannabinoid scientists thought was responsible for psychoactive effects of the cannabis plant (later discovered to be THC). We now know that CBN is...
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 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 | 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 | Apr 7, 2021 | Cannabis Therapy, Endocannabinoid System, Medical Cannabis 101
Experiencing increased brain fog? Frequent and increased dosing of THC? Travelling? A tolerance break may be something you should, or have to consider in your near future. Tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC) Tolerance develops when you dose with THC on a regular/daily basis....
by Sylvain Delisle | Feb 12, 2021 | Cannabis Therapy, Medical Cannabis 101, Terpenes, Uncategorized
The most common terpene found in cannabis is Myrcene. Found in nearly all strains and is also a precursor to many other minor terpenes. Reflecting to one of our previous blogs about terpenes for a moment. Terpenes are natural compounds found in the essential oils of...
