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Cannabinoids: THC

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The cannabis plant has been harvested and used by humans throughout history for a variety of purposes. A 2006 edition of Current Pharmacology published an article titled: “Role of the Cannabinoid System in Pain Control and Therapeutic Implications for the Management of Acute and Chronic Pain Episodes”.

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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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Cannabis & the Bible

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Due to its usefulness, cannabis has a very long history of human cultivation. In their fascinating paper, “The Evolution of Cannabis and Coevolution with the Cannabinoid Receptor — A Hypothesis,” Dr. John M. Buy Book This article is adapted from Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World by Chris Bennett (TrineDay, 2023).

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

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The History and Science of Cannabis. The scientific properties of the plant remained elusive and mysterious until Dr. Raphael Mechoulam and his team of researchers discovered and isolated specific molecules within the cannabis plant called “phytocannabinoids” or simply, plant cannabinoids. . 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG).

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Terpene Spotlight: Humulene

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There is archeological evidence that proves that humans have used cannabis for at least 10,000 years; recorded history, for at least 5,000 years. THC and CBD are two popular cannabinoids, and have been used medicinally for centuries. Paduch, Kandefer-Szersze?, Super Sour Diesel. Skywalker OG.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

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NM: Please tell us about the history of cannabis use in folk medicine. Dr. Weil: Cannabis has a long history of use in folk medicine throughout the world. With that little time, you can’t really take a full history. It has as far back as you go in history. Which cannabinoids do you standardize for?

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Modern cannabis originated in East Asia, DNA study finds

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This article first appeared in Analytical Cannabis. Led by Dr Ren Guangpeng, a botanist at Lanzhou University, the researchers also collected samples from a further 82 wild-growing feral plants, landraces, historical cannabis cultivars, and modern hybrid strains from around the world to study their genetic history.

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