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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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Cannabis Sativa Vs. Cannabis Indica

Medical Cannabis Seedbank

When we do research into cannabis, we find that the topic of Sativa vs. Indica to either be misunderstood or the information we find to be very vague. The main cannabis species we are aware of are: Sativa. Besides these 3, Cannabis Sativa can be divided into 2 subspecies: Cannabis Sativa. Cannabis Sativa L.

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Memo to Congress: Fix the Farm Bill

Project CBD

Earlier this year, the Food & Drug Administration disclosed that it would not regulate non-pharmaceutical CBD products, thereby putting the onus on Congress to devise an appropriate regulatory framework for cannabidiol and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Following this, there is a growing body of evidence which shows that cannabinoids may also inhibit interleukin-6, which is an inflammatory protein associated with autoimmune diseases. Humans and other mammals produce compounds called endocannabinoids (which are coincidentally similar to active compounds found in cannabis— cannabinoids).

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The Key Differences Between CBD and THC You Need to Know

United Patients Group

CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana plants, both species of Cannabis Sativa. THC is the chemical aka cannabinoid in cannabis that gives off the psychoactive feeling. THC is known to interact with the cannabinoid 1 (CB1) receptors in the brain, eliciting a feeling of euphoria and a sense of being high. Defining CBD and THC.

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CBD Market Report

Project CBD

According to the FDA, “hemp” is defined as Cannabis sativa with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of 0.3% Cannabis sativa with more than 0.3% sativa do not naturally contain cannabinoids, but they can become contaminated with CBD from other plant parts during processing. phosphorus, potassium, and calcium).

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What Are Flavonoids in Cannabis and What Do They Do?

PrestoDoctor

In fact, there are around 20 different varieties of flavonoids in the Cannabis sativa plant alone, accounting for nearly 10% of all the bioactive compounds in the plant. These include: Cannabinoids Phenols Terpenes Flavonoids In addition, when manufacturers cold-press cannabis seeds, they also contain a unique fatty acid profile.

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