HYDROCARBON EXTRACTION
What is hydrocarbon extraction? Hydrocarbon extraction is a method used to extract cannabinoids (such as THC and CBD) and terpenes from cannabis plant material. Hydrocarbons (such as propane and butane) are utilized as solvents when combined with plant material. A...
Guillermo Moreno, Scientific Director at Khiron Europe.
What differentiates cannabis-based medications from other medications? Cannabis-based medications have sparked growing interest due to their unique pharmacological properties. But what truly sets these medications apart from others? The cannabis plant contains many...
CANNABIS MUNCHIES
The “munchies” are a common side effect of cannabis consumption, especially when ingested orally or smoked. It is characterized by an increase in appetite and a strong desire to eat food, often high in calories and carbohydrates. Cannabinoids, especially THC, affect...
Montse Gómez, Head of the Physicochemical Analysis Unit and Laboratory Quality Manager at CTAEX.
What uses does hemp have and which ones do you think will set the production trend? Hemp is considered one of the most versatile crops in agricultural economy due to its multiple industrial applications and great potential for comprehensive utilization. Despite...
CANNABIS TERPENES
The terpenes are organic chemical compounds responsible for the distinctive aromas and flavors of plants. In cannabis plants, terpenes are found in the resin glands of the flowers, specifically in the trichomes, and they have significant therapeutic and modulating...
Rob Smallman, Director of Cultivation and Post Harvest at Curaleaf International
What are the critical points to pay the most attention to during the cultivation period of medical cannabis? Cultivating medical cannabis requires meticulous attention to several critical factors to ensure the quality, potency, and safety of the final product. Here...
CANNABINOIDS IN DISEASES
Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that act on cannabinoid receptors present in the human body, as well as in the bodies of other mammals. Depending on their origin, they can be classified into: Phytocannabinoids These are compounds that are found only in nature in...
PET CANNABIS
The use of CBD products poses no risk, nor any significant adverse effects or side effects for our pets. These products are non-psychoactive and do not induce addiction in the animal. Conventional veterinary medications negatively impact the immune and digestive...
Dave Barton, Co-founder and Creative Director at thermidor< and Co-host of the lobsterpot< podcast.
How do you see the UK market for both medicinal and recreational cannabis? Medical cannabis is the best kept secret in UK healthcare. We’re a nation of some 67 million people, but a patient population of less than 40,000. Given that there’s around 1.8 million...
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:...
Iker Val, CEO of Sovereign Fields, a member of the Board of Directors of AECAME, and part of the Board of the Cannabis Hub in Spain.
What are the main challenges to implementing genetics within the medicinal use of cannabis? In our quest for knowledge and solutions, we encounter a fascinating and complex subject: the challenges in implementing cannabis genetics in medicinal use. This field,...
CANNABINOIDS IN EPILEPSY
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting around 70 million people worldwide. 65% of patients are managed with antiepileptic drugs and lead a normal life but, what about the remaining 35%? These patients suffer from refractory epilepsy,...