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.
In the rapidly evolving world of medicinal cannabis, genetics plays a pivotal role in determining the efficacy and safety of cannabis-based products. As Iker Val, CEO of Sovereign Fields and a member of the Board of Directors of AECAME and the Cannabis Hub in Spain,...
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,...
Robert Hoban, Global Cannabis Industry Expert.
The regulation of medical cannabis in Spain could bring significant benefits to both the local and international markets. By creating a well-defined legal framework, Spain would not only boost its economy but also enhance its standing in the global cannabis industry....
THE FUNGAL COMPOSITION
The fungal composition of the phytobiome of C. sativa, known as the mycobiome, currently consists of more than 100 species of fungi. The most common ones are Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, and Mucor spp. The interactions of the mycobiome with cannabis and hemp...
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 diverse employment opportunities across multiple sectors. As more countries embrace medical cannabis, the demand for skilled professionals is increasing, offering roles for people with various...
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...
