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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

So much attention is placed upon THC and CBD that sometimes the less abundant cannabinoids are forgotten about or not appreciated fully. Long before THC was discovered in the 1940s , CBN was first identified at the turn of the 20th century from a plant that was then known as Indian hemp. Converting THC to CBN happens through oxidation.

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Is weed legal in Sweden?

The Cannigma

Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. In 2019, the country’s Supreme Court ruled that CBD oil containing any THC is a narcotic preparation and falls under the country’s narcotic control laws.

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

Cannabis has been identified as an effective alternative treatment for some gastrointestinal disorders…but does that include IBD and IBS? . Diet is used as the primary treatment. . A clinical study done by Steele Clark Smith and Mark Wagner found that cannabis consumption led to improved IBS symptoms as a whole. What is IBD?

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Trial and Error: Cannabis and the Big Four Sports Leagues

Canna Law Blog

Pro athletes have time on their hands now to train and/or rest up accordingly, which got me to thinking about our pro leagues’ treatment of cannabis and how it’s evolved over recent years. Instead, I’ll be visiting the most recent cannabis consumption/business policies for the Big Four sports leagues, set forth below.

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Cannabis’ REM Sleep-Suppressing Properties Could Prove Useful in Banishing Nightmares

Veriheal

THC’s Connection to REM Sleep. THC plays the biggest role in forcibly stopping REM sleep. Since it reduces the length of time spent in REM sleep, dreaming is less likely to happen post-consumption. This fact is a stark contrast to what most people believe about THC, which sometimes causes paranoia in less tolerant consumers.

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Best strains and terpenes for sleep

The Cannigma

There are three primary cannabis chemotypes : Type I: High THC Type II: Balanced THC: CBD Type III: High CBD. Which strain is best for you really depends more on what sleep issue you’re dealing with and how well you tolerate THC. When it comes to sleep, THC is the workhorse molecule in cannabis. THC and sleep.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

THC is by far the most abundant and popular molecule in marijuana. The two most well known and common cannabinoids are THC and CBD, and while they won’t alter the aroma and colors of cannabis, they do interact with numerous receptor systems in the human body and have a range of effects. CBD vs THC. CBD vs CBDA.

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