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Cannabis Education

Minor Cannabinoids

Cannabis is a remarkable plant that contains a wide array of bioactive compounds, including cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes. In addition to well-known cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, the cannabis plant produces over 120 lesser-known cannabinoids such as CBG, CBC, CBN and THCV. These compounds are often referred to as “minor cannabinoids”, since they are produced in much smaller amounts compared to THC and CBD. In today’s blog post, we will delve into the fascinating world of minor cannabinoids, and shed some light on their unique properties and potential therapeutic effects. 

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Cannabis for Cancer

Cancer is a broad term used to describe a range of related diseases in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably. It can develop in any part of the body and can easily spread to other organs, which makes it very difficult to treat. Chemotherapy, the primary choice for cancer therapy, does not work for everyone and is associated with many debilitating side effects, including nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, insomnia and anxiety, which can severely impact a person’s quality of life (Cherkasova 2022). In today’s article, we will take a closer look at how cannabis can help those with cancer.

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The endocannabinoid system

The Endocannabinoid System Explained

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling system that regulates many of our most crucial bodily functions such as sleep, mood, memory, motor control, appetite, pain perception, body temperature, immune responses and reproduction.

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Cannabis News

Strain Reviews

Gluefast

Shakespeare once said, “nothing is as common as the wish to be remarkable”. And while I can carry on waxing lyrical about the myriad of Shakespearean quotes that can apply to one’s daily life or the situations we find ourselves in, this is not the goal of this review – although, I can firmly say that Gluefast will have you waxing lyrical at some point.

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Kush Mints

Look, there’s a reason that this particular strain of cannabis has made its way around the world and has become somewhat of a dagga-darling. And that reason is quite simple: it makes you feel happy. Genuinely happy and euphoric.

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Wedding Pie

When it comes to certain types of cannabis strains, one can easily decide for yourself how it makes you feel.

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White Widow

Thanks to a cameo in the TV comedy-drama Weeds, and frequent mentions in rap songs, this strain remains one of

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Super Cheese

This month’s featured strain serves as proof that old school can remain cool, having first made its appearance back in

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Bubba Kush

Bubba Kush “The Indica queen par excellence” Obviously one cannot say for sure, but  Bubba Kush may just be the most internationally

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