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Answer of the Day for May 6, 2023

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Cannabis is a flowering plant, while marijuana is defined as a substance composed of parts of the Cannabis sativa plant, including the leaves, flowers, seeds, and the resin extracted from any part of the plant. 2001; 134(12):1159-1162 [link] See the Answer Medical Marijuana: the continuing story.

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

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However, there are indications from studies done with cannabidiol-rich cannabis extracts in Israel that indicate that less side effects (46%) are achieved with a natural cannabis plant extract containing a 20:1 ratio of CBD to THC. The CBD-rich extract group had a lower effective dose on average, 6.1

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Extract: The New Highwayman: Enforcement of U.S. Patents on Cannabis Products

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PTO has issued patents claiming strains of Cannabis , Cannabis extracts, blends of cannabinoids, methods of using or administering Cannabis or cannabinoids, devices for delivering Cannabis or cannabinoids, and methods of using Cannabis or cannabinoids to treat diseases. In 2001 in Formby-Denson v. patents, is no exception.

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The UK’s Doomed Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill

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Here is a short extract from the article: It is becoming difficult to remember a week in UK- parliamentary politics that wasn’t defined by some sort of alleged scandal or drama. BCL Senior Associate, David Hardstaff and Partner, John Binns write for Open Access Government exploring the UK’s doomed Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill.

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Terpene Spotlight: Phytol

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Edition (2001): Medicinal plants contain a variety of bioactive compounds such as terpenes, which are composed of essential oils. Phytol is considered a diterpene , present in cannabis extracts, as a breakdown product of chlorophyll and tocopherol. Terpenes are can be thought of like the essential oils of the cannabis plant.

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Should Your Labels Include the Term “CBD”?

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Many CBD companies have swapped the word “CBD” for the terms “hemp extract” and “full spectrum hemp” in hope of mitigating the risk of FDA and local enforcement actions. A year ago, we discussed a shift in nomenclature for hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) products.

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Cannabis Terpenes, Part 3: A Few of Our Favorite Terpenes

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Edition (2001): Medicinal plants contain a variety of bioactive compounds such as terpenes, which are composed of essential oils. These oils emit scents and flavors which contribute to the plant’s efficacy. . According to P.M. Dewick in Medicinal Natural Products: A Biosynthetic Approach. Terpenes are found throughout the the plant world.

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