VULVODYNIA

VULVODYNIA

Vulvodynia is the sensation of burning, stinging, and/or pain in the vulva, which is not caused by an infection (bacteria, fungi), and lasts for three months or more. It can be: Localized: pain only in one area of the vulva, usually the vaginal opening. Generalized:...
HISTORY OF MEDICINAL CANNABIS

HISTORY OF MEDICINAL CANNABIS

Cannabis was discovered around 12,000 years ago in Central Asia. There are records of its use for medicinal purposes before the Common Era in China, Egypt, and Greece, and later in the Roman Empire. The use of medicinal cannabis in Europe was introduced during the...
ANANDAMIDE IN THE HUMAN BODY

ANANDAMIDE IN THE HUMAN BODY

What is anandamide? Anandamide, known as the molecule of happiness, is a component of the endocannabinoid system, which is present in both the human and animal body and is aimed at maintaining the organism’s homeostasis, meaning a physiological balance. To...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THC AND CBD ENTER OUR BODIES?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THC AND CBD ENTER OUR BODIES?

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD), the main active compounds in cannabis, are substances with significant therapeutic potential. Their effects (scope, intensity, location and duration) primarily depend on their pharmacology. What happen when these...
ALTERNATIVE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS

ALTERNATIVE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS

Medicinal cannabis can be easily consumed through inhalation or via food and drink. The alternative effects of medical cannabis are becoming increasingly known, and the need for alternative methods of use is also growing. Medicinal cannabis can be used to treat many...