Cannabis has remained a Schedule 1 narcotic under federal law – a categorization for the most dangerous drugs (shared with heroin and MDMA aka ecstasy) that “have no currently accepted medical use in the United States, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and a high potential for abuse” – since Richard […]
Pinene – a particular variety of health-promoting compounds called terpenes found in the cannabis plant – may have a lot to offer users beyond its trademark, and sometimes overwhelming, pine scent. Here, we’ll dive into the science behind pinene in particular, and terpenes in general, that you might consider when picking out your next cannabis […]
CBD comes in many forms, including products designed for surface application to the skin, hair, or lips. CBD products that fall into this category are called “topicals.” However, as we will explore here, not all CBD topicals are created equal. Whether you are interested in Sympleaf CBD Sunscreen, Sympleaf Hand & Body Lotion, or Sympleaf […]
In terms of health applications, cannabidiol oil (or CBD oil for short) has been heavily studied and can be considered the most thoroughly vetted cannabis derivative. Here we’ll focus on the potential antioxidant benefits of one particular cannabinoid known as 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) and how a high-quality CBD supplement can facilitate its antioxidant activity in vivo. […]
To date, CBD (“cannabidiol” in long-form) is the single most potent cannabis compound that researchers have isolated to research its potential health benefits. Here, we will cover how long it takes to experience the multiple potentially beneficial mental and physical health effects of CBD, how long they last, and the timeframe that CBD remains in […]
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) – along with a host of other neurodegenerative conditions that impact brain health – is nothing short of a public health catastrophe in the United States. According to the CDC, 5.8 million Americans suffer from the condition. So far, no known cure for AD has been developed. However, multiple therapies – including […]
Cannabidiol – often abbreviated as CBD – is a truly remarkable, powerful molecule of the cannabis plant that has dozens of potential health benefits in humans. Once ingested, CBD travels through the bloodstream to the brain where it binds to CBD receptor sites called CB1. As we’ll get into in greater detail below, CBD acts […]
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