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
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 achieve...
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
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...
JOBS IN THE CANNABIS SECTOR
The growth of the European medical cannabis industry is creating jobs in almost every country. The best way we have to classify the jobs in this sector is based on daily contact with the plant. Those who have daily contact, who handle the plants are mainly involved in...
GACP AND GMP REGULATION
Cannabis is considered both a pharmaceutical and agricultural product. To ensure its quality, safety, and efficacy, these industries have high levels of regulation. There are two key regulatory frameworks that govern these industries: Good Manufacturing Practices...
ENDOMETRIOSIS
Endometriosis is a disease that effects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and involves that abnormal growth of extra-uterine tissues. The main symptom is severe pain that is difficult to relieve without hormones or surgery. Our body has an endocannabinoid system that...
The expert opinion by Francisco Amaral, CPO and Technical Manager at Kannabeira
What is the most appropiate way to structure a cultivation licence? As te Technical Manager at Kannabeira, I would like to share that the licensing process for medical cannabis cultivation activities was truly comprehensive and challenging. Our licensing journey with...
From Design to Success, summary of the presentation sponsored by Agropharm at Farmaforum – Cannabisforum 2023
Miguel Pinto, CEO and Lab Planner of Pharma Arquitetos, is the moderator of this panel. How is the design of a medicinal cannabis project organized? Juan Antonio Márquez, Director of Technical Office at Agropharm Projects: Agropharm, as a project integrator, first...
The expert opinion by Sabrina Carvalho, Cannabis Plant Specialist at Philips Horticulture LED Solutions (Signify)
In the context of technological progress in the horticultural lighting sector, what is your perspective on the adoption of innovative methodologies such as the use of interlighting technology for the medical cannabis industry? Cannabis growing has traditionally used...
The expert opinion by Carlos Vera, Molecular Biologist and founder of Bovē Health
How does the endocannabinoid system act in our body when it interacts with CBD and what benefits does it provide? The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is considered the master regulatory system of the body. It helps maintain homeostasis, i.e. balance in our body, by...
The expert opinion by Camilo Díaz, Commercial Technician at Bioline Iberia
What are the key points to bear in mind when it comes to fighting pests in a medical cannabis plantation? Undoubtedly, the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes has experienced a remarkable boom in recent years. However, this burgeoning sector also faces...
