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Cannabis Terpene Infographic
(Special Thanks to GreenCamp for submitting this awesome interactive infographic) You might have noticed that not all strains smell the same. Pine, berry, mint…There’s more than a few distinctive fragrances in cannabis… Read More Here
Extraction and Concentrates Panel at the CHCE 2017
Cannabis Hemp Conference and Expo (CHCE) The NEST, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada May 6-7th, 2017 Watch more conference videos and stay informed by signing up at: CannabisHempConference.com Extraction and Concentrates Panel at Cannabis Hemp Conference and Expo, Vancouver, Canada, 2017 Esteemed Panelists: AC Braddock-CEO of Eden Labs, the industry’s most innovative and respected […]
Dr. Bob Melamede – Evolution and the ECS
Dr. Bob Melamede speaks at Cannabis Hemp Conference & Expo – Evolution and the Endocannabinoid System Dr Bob Melamede is the retired Chairman of the Biology department, University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He is also the retired Founder, President, and CEO of Cannabis Science. Some of his other achievements include: Scientific advisor Phoenix Tears Foundation, […]
Ethan Russo: Understanding the Pharmacology of Cannabis
CHCE 2017 – Ethan Russo – Cannabis Pharmacology Ethan Russo, MD, is a board-certified neurologist, psychopharmacology researcher, and Medical Director of PHYTECS, a biotechnology company researching and developing innovative approaches targeting the human Endocannabinoid system. Previously, from 2003-2014, he served as Senior Medical Advisor and study physician to GW Pharmaceuticals for numerous Phase I-III clinical […]
How Can Cannabis Help in the Treatment of Depression
Sophie Addison Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses around the world. The fact that it is affecting more than 15 million Americans age 18 and over each year and the fact that there is not one exact cause for its occurrence makes Depression a very serious mental illness. Luckily, there are a number […]
Cannabis and the Liquor Store Question
Cannabis and the Liquor Store Question…or What to Think About Whilst Waiting to Find Out Who Will Govern BC In December of 2015 British Columbian cannabis buffs were confronted with a conundrum, a present, I fear, from Bad Santa, but then again, maybe not. BC has both government run and private liquor stores, normally competitors […]
Study: Patients Opt for Cannabis Over Prescription Meds
Helen Davids New Research Shows Patients with a Choice Opt for Cannabis over Prescription Meds Research undertaken by the University of British Columbia and University of Victoria has shown that given the choice, those suffering from chronic pain, and those taking medication for mental health conditions, would choose cannabis over their medication. Lead author of […]
The Cannaisseur – What Is A Terpene?
Cannabis Digest is happy to bring you weekly episodes of the Cannaisseur with Caelan Walton, but you don’t have to wait, visit the youtube page and subscribe for more videos. In episode 4 of The Cannaisseur we’re going to learn about terpenes, what they are and how they affect your body, as well as learning about […]
The 2016 Spirit Plant Medicine Conference
Cannabis, specifically THC, is among a class of plant compounds that is commonly demonized for its mind altering effects. Our understanding of the effects of psycho-active plant molecules on our minds is greatly under-developed due to the criminal prohibitions on their use and study. With cannabis leading the way into legal regulation and acceptance, other psycho-active […]