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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

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Project CBD recently reported on studies indicating that cannabis terpenes — the compounds that give the plant its robust and distinctive smell — activate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. What’s more, in the presence of THC (also a CB1 agonist), terpenes appear to modulate cannabinoid activity in varied and interesting ways.

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Terpene Spotlight: Caryophyllene

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In “ The Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential” written by Franjo Grotenhermen and Ethan Russo, the authors cite the 1964 discovery of THC by Gaoni and Mechoulam. Caryophyllene binds to cannabinoid receptors- the only terpene believed to do this. Hartsel, Alexandros Makriyannis, et al.

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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

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The endocannabinoid system consists of cannabinoid receptors all over the body. Medical marijuana and cannabinoids can be used to treat a patient’s physical and psychological health, alleviating the debilitating symptoms of PTSD. Cannabis offers significant therapeutic benefits for a wide range of medical conditions.

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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

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Cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 are the definitive and best-known targets of endogenous and plant-derived cannabinoids, but they’re far from the only ones. Two recent papers reiterate the point that to really understand cannabinoids (especially CBD) and the ECS, it’s essential to get to know the PPARs. doi:10.1111/bph.13497

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Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies Holdings plc – Pre-Close Trading Update; US OTC QB Market Application & Notice of 2021 Final Results

Cannabis Law Report

Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies Holdings plc. This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014 (which forms part of domestic UK law pursuant to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018). Pre-Close Trading Update; US OTC QB Market Application. &

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Cannabis Corporate Virus Spreads Across The Pond … Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies’ Shares Fall A Further 20% As Chairman Stands Down Following Market Rule Breach

Cannabis Law Report

Neil Mahapatra is a co-founder of the Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCT) which floated on the LSE in the May this year, he is also founder of UK venture capital business Kingsley Capital Partners (KCP). Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies’ Shares Fall A Further 20% As Chairman Stands Down Following Market Rule Breach.

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

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THC and CBD are two popular cannabinoids, and have been used medicinally for centuries. A 2014 study published in the journal Anti-inflammatory and Anti-allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry found limonene to be an anti-inflammatory agent and it possessed tissue-repair properties. Cannabis also has terpenes.

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