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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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Cannabis as a cancer cure: what is the research and where is it going?

The Cannigma

To date, very few human clinical trials have been conducted to assess the effectiveness of THC or CBD in treating cancer. When THC binds to the CB1 receptor, this is what produces the well-known high associated with cannabis. Importantly, research is underway to determine the antitumor effects of cannabinoids!

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. In 2019, Japan approved clinical trials for Epidiolox — a cannabis derived medicine used to treat severe forms of childhood epilepsy such as Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

The best strains for creativity are Type II, with a balance of THC and CBD and a terpene profile that includes pinene, linalool, and beta-caryophyllene. On the other hand, a 2015 study found that large doses of THC can actually make you less creative. Type I – High THC. How cannabis can boost creativity.

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Based on the limited existing evidence, the best cannabis strain for migraines may be a Type II that includes both THC and CBD, and a terpene profile that includes beta-caryophyllene, myrcene, linalool, limonene, bisabolol, humulene or pinene. 5 THC and migraines THC is well-known for its anti-nausea and pain-relieving effects.

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Best strains and terpenes for focus and flow state

The Cannigma

The best weed strains to help you focus have a balance of CBD and THC, are energizing and stress-relieving, and have a terpene profile that includes pinene, linalool, or beta-caryophyllene. You don’t necessarily want a strain that is entirely CBD or THC , but ideally a combination of the two. Type I – High THC.

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Mixing weed and alcohol: the good, the bad and the ugly

The Cannigma

A clinical trial published in 2015 found that the test subjects had “significantly higher blood THC” levels when they used cannabis along with alcohol, and combining the two led to increased performance impairment. A 2010 study found that consuming alcohol “slightly prolonged” the half-life of THC in the blood.