Research Update: 7 out of the 8 PA medical schools have been approved to conduct research on marijuana. Drexel, Temple, Penn State, Thomas Jefferson, UPenn, LECOM, PCOM, UPitt* What research will be conducted? Penn State (partner: PA Options for Wellness): Penn State’s research includes developing a database to compare responses among patients’ medical conditions approved…
CBM (cannabimovone) is found in the cannabis cultivar known as “Carmagnola” [a hemp variety or also called low THC producer variety] Author note – Carmagnola is a small Italian village in Piedmont, near Turin, specializing in weaving hemp for making ropes, sails, nets, and marine clothing.Similar to CBM, previous studies found dual-agonist potential at both…
Quiz Creators: Prof of Pot (link) & Cannify® Quarantine Quiz 1 Cannabis Basics (click me) Quarantine Quiz 2 – Cannabis Expert (click me) Good Luck, From David Katz Here is an example of Professor of Pot’s work.. Link to learn more about photo one – (click me) Link to learn more about photo two –…
What does Mirriam-Webster’s online dictionary tell us?…Not much —“the origin of the word cannabis is Latin for hemp, and derives from the Greek word kannabis (κάνναβης or kánnavis), and is akin to Old English hænep, meaning hemp.”—Lets dig deeper…Professor Raphael Mechoulam of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem suggests the following origin (etymology) for the word…
Authors distinguished 13 overarching feelings: Amusement Joy Eroticism Beauty Relaxation Sadness Dreaminess Triumph/heroic Anxiety Scariness Annoyance Defiance Energizing/Pumped up (Interactive map link – click me) “Imagine organizing a massively eclectic music library by emotion and capturing the combination of feelings associated with each track. That’s essentially what our study has done,” – study lead author…
Main talking points Why does hemp oil contain so little CBD? – There are clear differences in oil derived from plant matter vs hemp seed. What are the potential benefits of hemp seed? (short answer: zero psychoactivity, healthy ratio of omega 3 & 6 [which help reduce LDL ‘the bad cholesterol’], anti-inflammatory & 3rd best…
This article provides a global look at the cannabis market The United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) published a 2019 report on Cannabis and Hallucinogens. Here are the highlights… The world’s take on cannabis. Do we prefer the flower, vape, or edibles? “Herbal cannabis *aka the leaf, flower, or bud* continued to account…
