Cannabigerol (commonly known as CBG) is one of over 140 cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Less is known about its medical effects compared to cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, there is growing evidence to suggest it affect cannabinoid type 1 and type 2 receptors.
Topical medications are intended to be applied externally to the skin. Topical preparations come in various forms, such as creams, ointments, gels, lotions, sprays, and patches. These products are designed to deliver active ingredients directly to the skin’s surface.
A tincture is a medicine that has been made by extracting active compounds from medicinal plants, herbs, or other botanical substances using a solvent such as alcohol to carry the active ingredients.
These are medicines that contain CBD and THC as well as range of other cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids found in the cannabis plant.
These are medicines that contain CBD and a range of other cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids found in the cannabis plant.
Various methods are used to extract chemicals from the cannabis plant. Currently, the most common extraction techniques are alcohol (ethanol) extraction and CO2 gas extraction.
Flavonoids are phytochemical compounds found in many plants, including cannabis. While flavonoids potentially possess positive health effects as demonstrated in laboratory studies, there is no existing research to prove they can treat illnesses in humans.
Terpenes are a large and diverse class of organic compounds found in various plants, including cannabis and they’re responsible for the distinctive aromas and flavours. Common terpenes found within the cannabis plant include: beta-caryophyllene, pinene, humulene, limonene, linalool, and myrcene. Beta-caryophyllene and some other terpenes have effects on cannabinoid receptors, whereas others exert their effects […]
Phytocannabinoids are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. They are a broad class of chemical defined by their effects on cannabinoid receptors, rather than by structure. These compounds are unique to cannabis and are responsible for many of the characteristic effects of cannabis. The major cannabinoids found in cannabis flower are cannabidiol […]
Sublingual refers to a method of administration where a substance is placed under the tongue and absorbed through the mucous membranes into the bloodstream. This route of administration allows for improved absorption of medical cannabis oils compared to swallowing. This is because it bypasses the digestive system and therefore delays metabolism by the liver. Medical […]
Granulate is a form of dried cannabis flower that is more finely chopped than flos and dried for use in a vapouriser.
Flos is a form of dried cannabis flower that is chopped and dried for use in a vapouriser.
