Plot twist: CBG might be even better for skincare and treatment of skin conditions than CBD! So far, cannabidiol (CBD) is the most studied cannabinoid. Both in vitro and topical application in vivo have demonstrated its antioxidant, anti-acne, anti-bacterial, and anti-aging properties. …

A look into the effectiveness and risks of THC vs. THC/CBD formulations for neuropathic pain — It’s well-known that people self-medicate with cannabis and cannabis-derived products. But the cannabinoid ratios (namely, the CBD/THC ratio) are completely different from those used in research and in actual medical cannabis products (namely, nabiximols). It’s also well-known and documented that CBD has protective effects. …

Optimizing the extraction of cannabinoids is vital to improving the quality of medical-grade cannabis products — lower prices are a bonus. — The bioactive compounds in cannabis have multiple proven therapeutic benefits and this is probably the #1 reason why the cannabis industry is growing at such a fast pace. Hence, so far, research has mostly focused on the development of new products and extraction methods. However, to assure the reliability, consistency…

Finding new treatment options for leukemia and lymphoma patients that don’t tolerate conventional treatment options is urgently needed. There are plenty of treatment options for indolent B cell leukemias but not all patients respond to these treatments. In some cases, particularly the elderly, patients don’t even tolerate treatment. For this…

Chronic pain management is the most common reason to get a medical cannabis license — does the administration method affect efficacy? There are so many different cannabis products and ways to use them; it’s quite hard for health professionals to appropriately guide patients. This study aimed to characterize cannabis use…

Much is said about hemp being able to grow without herbicides or pesticides but is it really true? Hemp is still a relatively new crop around the world. We need more research on the influence of weed competition on crop yield and quality. Although hemp can be grown for seeds…

Research into the interactions between cannabis compounds and cancer medications is urgently needed. Lately, cannabis has been used for several medicinal applications. One of the most well-known ones is managing chemotherapy side effects. However, research into the interactions between cannabis compounds and anti-cancer medication is still lacking. This study looked…

Meanwhile, THC led to more benefits but also more side effects… Could high-risk, high-reward THC be the way to go for PD patients? Even without scientific evidence behind it, plenty of people use cannabis or cannabis-derived products to manage Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Considering this and the fact that there…

Once again hemp’s superpowers are proved — this time as an effective, affordable, and sustainable sound-proof material. Natural, fiber-based nonwoven textiles are cost-effective, sustainable, and biodegradable sound-proof materials. This research study set out to test the sound absorption properties of needle punched nonwoven fabrics made from Sansevieria Stuckyi, banana, hemp…