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Finding Rare Cannabinoids in Non-Cannabis Plants

Project CBD

Special glands protruding from cannabis flowers express a series of unique molecules. Cannabinoids, as they are known, exist in cannabis. But it turns out that identical molecules are present in non-cannabis plants, as well. umbraculigerum produces a similar cannabinoid transport network on its leaves.

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Cannabis Sativa: 8 Health Benefits

The Herb Collective

Cannabis Sativa, or commonly known as hemp, marijuana or weed has always been a subject of debate and controversy among many for decades. But as scientific evidence and medical research continue to emerge, cannabis sativa is becoming more accepted and widely used in the medical community.

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Washington Cannabis Update: Non-CBD Cannabinoid Additives

Canna Law Blog

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) has clarified what cannabinoid additives are allowed in Cannabis products in WA. The LCB recently published a notice that it had adopted interpretive statement IS22-01 , “Use of Additives in Authorized Cannabis Products”. Cannabinoids.

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The Difference Between Indica and Sativa Cannabis Plants

Leafwell

Biologically speaking, both sativa and indica plants can be called Cannabis sativa, the plant’s fancy Latin name. But Cannabis indica is considered a subspecies of Cannabis sativa. Sativas and indicas were defined by two main factors: Their growth pattern. Their effect, and the cannabinoids and.

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Common Cannabinoids In Everyday Life

LifeCannMD

Prevailing thought associates Cannabinoids with the Cannabis plant. However, the human body contains many cannabinoid receptors that are regularly activated by cannabinoids that are found in everyday common products and foods. The ECS is the network of cannabinoid receptors already present in humans and animals.

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CBN: The Sleep-Inducing Cannabinoid

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

CBN is a popular cannabinoid, but what should we know about CBN and sleep? This minor cannabinoid has always existed in the cannabis plant in small quantities, but it is gaining in popularity for its potential healing properties. CBN is found in the cannabis sativa plant, though it can be produced semi-synthetically.

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Cannabinoids May Promote a Good Night’s Sleep, Study Finds

Veriheal

This is good news for cannabis consumers since a team of Canadian investigators recently revealed that insomniacs reported improvements in their sleep patterns after cannabis consumption. Treating Insomnia With Cannabinoids. All of the study subjects self-administered cannabis products from the comfort of their own home.

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