Medical cannabis information and education
Our knowledge about medical cannabis continues to evolve. Here is the basic information about how it works in your body, and why. Keep coming back for more information and research as we get it.
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids such as THC and CBD can be utilized to achieve different therapeutic experiences.
Indica vs Sativa
These two plant types may help you achieve different objectives from managing mood to helping with sleeplessness.
Terpenes
These are components of the cannabis plants that create taste and scent, and can shape the effects of the cannabinoids.
THC
THC (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary plant cannabinoid and the principal psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.
CBD
CBD (cannabidiol) is the second most common primary cannabinoid. An important fact about CBD is that it may counter or offset the impairing effects of THC and causes little to no intoxicating effects.
Cannabis product profiles
Cannabinoid profiles of a cannabis product can include THC-dominant, CBD-dominant or balanced (1:1). Different product profiles can be utilized for different therapeutic uses.
While many Licensed Sellers of cannabis for medical purposes label their products as Sativa or Indica, most products are a hybrid of the two classifications due to cross-breeding over many years of cultivation. Analysis of the cannabinoid and terpene content represents a more accurate way to determine the potential effect of any cannabis product.
