The 6 main cannabinoids of the cannabis plant
Cannabinoids are the essential compounds that give cannabis its valuable recreational qualities and medicinal properties. But what are the most common cannabinoids in cannabis and how can they affect our bodies? WHAT ARE CANNABINOIDS? The term "cannabinoids" refers to a group of more than 100 different chemical compounds that interact with cannabinoid receptors. They give cannabis its own medicinal and recreational properties. When we ingest cannabis, whether by smoking, vaporizing or consuming it, the cannabinoids in the plant activate specific receptors (called CB1 and CB2) in our brain and body. These receptors are part of our endocannabinoid system (or ECS),...
Why does cannabis affect its users differently?
Imagine this scenario: You are smoking with four friends by the campfire on the beach. The big joint is rolled up and lit. You take two large puffs and pass them on to the next person in the group. Then the spliff finally makes its rounds and everyone is quite intoxicated at that moment. But you realise that while you're doing well, the rest of your crew is looking into space, laughing or going crazy. You then ask yourself: "Do I smoke too much? Or are the others simply unable to cope with their state of euphoria? Obviously it's not...
What is the difference between male and female cannabis?
If you are not too familiar with cannabis culture, you may think that all plants grow the same. In a way, this is true, because they all belong to the same species. But once biological sex comes into play, things get complicated. So let's take a closer look at the differences between male and female cannabis plants. Both may look similar at the beginning of the growth process, but you will see some differences as they continue to grow upwards. It is important that you notice these differences between male and female plants from the beginning, as growing male and...
Who really discovered THC?
Most people think that THC was discovered in 1964 by Raphael Mechoulam at the Hebrew University of Israel. This is not a problem either; after all, this claim is found in most books on the subject of cannabis. In fact, the American chemist Roger Adams first isolated THC in the 1940s. ROGER ADAMS, THE FIRST TO ISOLATE THC FROM CANNABIS In 1930, Harry J. Anslinger (former chairman of the US Prohibition Authority) was appointed head of federal drug control. Seven years later, cannabis was officially made illegal by the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act. As part of the decision to criminalise...
CAN CBD OIL MAKE YOU A BETTER ATHLETE?
Athletes find CBD useful in many ways. Used in oil form before training it can boost performance. However, after exercise, CBD can also be used for regeneration. The result is that CBD is well on its way to becoming an essential supplement for athletes. Anyone who has ever trained seriously for endurance sports knows that it is always exhausting. Your muscles are being used. Pain is the result. It also has an effect on your immune system. Even if you're not training for your next Iron Man volunteer, good form means living with the pain. Now imagine that you are...