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 and Their Therapeutic Effects
Cannabis-derived terpenes are naturally occurring compounds in cannabis plants, responsible for the distinctive aromas and flavors that define each strain. These terpenes not only contribute to the plant's sensory profile but also offer numerous therapeutic effects...
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. Classification of Cannabinoids Depending on their origin, they can be classified into: Phytocannabinoids These are compounds...
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.
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...
