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Cannabis Terpenes

Taming THC

THC has been the primary focus of cannabis research since 1964, when Raphael Mechoulam isolated and synthesized it. More recently, the synergistic contributions of CBD and terpenes to cannabis pharmacology and analgesia have been scientifically demonstrated.

By: Ethan Russo, M.D.

Posted: 4 years 4 months ago

THC and CBD synergy

Tale of Two Cannabinoids

This study examines the current knowledge of physiological and clinical effects of THC and CBD and presents a rationale for their combination in pharmaceutical preparations. Cannabinoid and vanilloid receptor effects as well as non-receptor mechanisms are also explored.

By: Ethan Russo, M.D. & Geoffrey W. Guy

Posted: 4 years 4 months ago

Debunking CBD myths by Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM)

Project CBD Responds to SAM’s CBDisinformation

The misnamed Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) recently produced a “fact sheet” entitled, Everything You Need to Know About CBD, that seeks to justify the continued prohibition of cannabis by misinforming the public about cannabidiol and THC.

By: Martin A. Lee

Posted: 4 years 4 months ago

Cannabis Lab Testing

How Accurate is Potency Testing?

How accurate is potency testing? California NORML and Project CBD conducted a "Ring Test" in which identical samples were sent to ten lab testing facilities in order to compare results.

By: Dale Gieringer and Arno Hazekamp

Posted: 4 years 4 months ago

Mechoulam on cannabis and cannabidiol

Mechoulam on Cannabidiol

The emerging significance of cannabis components other than THC was again a prominent theme when the International Association of Cannabis as Medicine met in Cologne in early October, 2007.

By: Fred Gardner

Posted: 4 years 4 months ago