It is a common fact that exposure to Cannabis may increase one’s appetite (aka The Munchies). This fact led a group of scientists to conduct a study in 2012 for “the role of the Endocannabinoid System in the regulation of obesity and associated metabolic...
#1 Hemp is Marijuana FALSE. They come from the same plant family, Cannabis, but they are not the same plant. See our post Hemp vs. Marijuana to learn more. #2 Hemp is smoked recreationally. FALSE. Industrial Hemp may have very low traces of THC (<0.3%). So you can...
CBD (Cannabidiol) and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) are the Phytocannabinoids (plant-derived cannabinoids) found in Hemp. These two are known for their potential therapeutic benefits. The main difference is that THC is psychoactive and may alter the mind, whereas CBD is...
Hemp and Marijuana; same plant? No, but they come from the same plant family: Cannabis. Think of a lemon and an orange. Both fruits are from the same family (Citrus), but they are actually very different from one another. One is sour, whereas the other is sweet. They...
Humans have been using Cannabis for thousands of years. Earliest written evidence we have shows Ancient China using Cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2737 BC. During these times and onward, Hemp has been popular around the world for its medicinal benefits and its...
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) includes cannabinoid receptors (protein molecules on the surface of a cell that respond to specific chemicals outside of the cell), the endocannabinoid (endo meaning made inside the body) compounds that interact with these receptors,...