Learn Cannabis Fundamentals

Learning the basics of cannabis is a great starting point for those new to it or looking to refresh their knowledge. Understanding the different types of cannabis, such as indica, sativa, and hybrid, and the various methods of consumption can help you make informed choices. By learning about cannabis fundamentals, including components like THC and CBD, you can feel more confident and comfortable exploring the world of cannabis.

Cannabis and Parkinson's Disease
Cannabis and Parkinson's Disease
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The dramatic patient videos are real, but the science tells a more careful story.

Cannabis and Gut Health
Cannabis and Gut Health
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Randomized trials in Crohn's and ulcerative colitis show cannabis improves how patients feel without outperforming placebo on inflammation. Here's what that gap means.

Cannabis and Your Medications
Cannabis and Your Medications
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Interaction checkers list hundreds of cannabis-drug pairings, yet most warnings stem from test-tube data rather than patients. Only five interactions deserve real clinical attention.

The Two Ways Cannabis and CBD
The Two Ways Cannabis and CBD
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Independent testing shows hemp CBD products usually exceed labeled cannabinoid levels, while dispensary flower typically contains less. The labeling error buyers face depends on the product’s source.

Cannabis and Cancer
Cannabis and Cancer
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The excitement is real, and so are the limits. Here's an honest look at where cannabis genuinely helps cancer patients today, and where the science is still catching up.

Does Your Cannabis Match Its Label?
Does Your Cannabis Match Its Label?
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Researchers have tested hundreds of cannabis and CBD products against their own labels. Most did not match.

Can Cannabis Help Agitation in Late-Stage Dementia?
Can Cannabis Help Agitation in Late-Stage Dementia?
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A trial just reported the strongest results this field has produced. Whether any of it translates to something on a dispensary shelf is a separate question, and a harder one.

Cannabis and Heart Health
Cannabis and Heart Health
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Controlled trial: 17 adults got smoked/vaporized THC. HR & blood THC peaked in 30 min, normalized in 3-4 hrs. Same dose yielded more blood THC when vaporized vs smoked, so use method affects exposure.

What a 44-Year Study Says About Cannabis and the Aging Brain
What a 44-Year Study Says About Cannabis and the Aging Brain
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One of the longest studies ever done offers a reassuring answer, and an important limit.

Cannabis, Appetite, and Digestion: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Effects and Uses
Cannabis, Appetite, and Digestion: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Effects and Uses
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Cannabis can influence appetite and digestion with compounds like THC, CBD, and THCV, offering benefits for weight management, digestive comfort, and overall wellness via the endocannabinoid system.

The Difference Between THC and CBD
The Difference Between THC and CBD
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The choice between THC and CBD or a combination, which is often most effective, is an important decision affecting the therapeutic outcome of treatment depending on several factors.

What Are the Potential Medical Benefits of Cannabis?
What Are the Potential Medical Benefits of Cannabis?
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Cannabis’ medical potential, rooted in history and driven by compounds like THC and CBD, targets pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and more via the endocannabinoid system.

Rosin vs. Resin - What's the Difference?
Rosin vs. Resin - What's the Difference?
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A discussion on how both rosin and resin are made and what makes them different.

Answering Questions About Cannabis Microdosing
Answering Questions About Cannabis Microdosing
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Thinking of starting out small with cannabis? Here’s some things to consider.

Distinguishing the Cannabis Bud
Distinguishing the Cannabis Bud
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Take a deep dive into the very bud that makes cannabis one of the most valuable plants in captivity.

How Tissue Culture is changing the game for Cannabis Users
How Tissue Culture is changing the game for Cannabis Users
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Learn more about how this long-utilized cultivation tactic is being used to create better, more reliable cannabis products.

THC-O Acetate: Is it Safe?
THC-O Acetate: Is it Safe?
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Read this before you decide to buy that THC-O Vape Cartridge or edible gummies.

What is Dudding Disease and Why is it Stunting Cannabis's Growth?
What is Dudding Disease and Why is it Stunting Cannabis's Growth?
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The latest threat to cannabis isn’t a law or prohibitionists, but something far smaller — and more resistant to attack.

How Does Cannabis Affect Testosterone Levels?
How Does Cannabis Affect Testosterone Levels?
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The latest research from multiple studies shows overall encouraging results

How to Select Quality Cannabis Seeds
How to Select Quality Cannabis Seeds
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Thinking of growing your own? Here’s how to start with the humble seed.

Could Cannabis Treat COVID?
Could Cannabis Treat COVID?
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A recent study suggests two cannabinoids might end up being true lifesavers.

In Turkey and on CNN, an Exploration on CBD's Effects on Autism
In Turkey and on CNN, an Exploration on CBD's Effects on Autism
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The search for cannabis treatments for autism continues, with encouraging results.

Decoding the Mysteries of Cannabis's Skunky Smell
Decoding the Mysteries of Cannabis's Skunky Smell
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Ever wonder what makes skunk weed smell the way it does? A new paper gives the cannabis industry a peek behind the reek.

What is Delta-8?
What is Delta-8?
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CBD shops promote it. Regulators stress over it. Consumers in non-legal states love it. Here’s what’s we know about Delta-8 THC — and what’s coming next.