Most striking, the paper reports 84% of patients hospitalized by vaping-related illnesses admitted what they were vaping included THC, the psychoactive cannabinoid in marijuana. RELATED: Federal Health Experts Express Concerns Over Strong Marijuana Plenty of marijuana users, in states legal or otherwise, have expressed concern and confusion.
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How many cannabinoids are there in cannabis?
Despite the ongoing debate, it seems that many reliable sources agree that there are approximately 113 cannabinoids in cannabis. Although some current reports claim there are up to 150 cannabinoids in the plant.
What are endocannabinoids and what do they do?
Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that live in both the cannabis plant and within our own bodies. Endocannabinoids are cannabinoids found in our Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS is a biochemical communication system that regulates our mood, behavior, and overall wellbeing, known as homeostasis.
What are cannabinoids and where do they come from?
These cannabinoids occur naturally within the body of all mammals. You can also find cannabinoids in the cannabis plant itself. These cannabinoids are called phytocannabinoids and the most well known are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
Does early recognition and diagnosis of vaping pneumonitis improve outcomes?
Conclusions: Early recognition and diagnosis of vaping pneumonitis are essential in the treatment of the ongoing epidemic. Extensive unnecessary work up may lead to increased healthcare costs.
Cannabinoid and Terpene Combination: The Entourage Effect
The term entourage effect refers to the combination between different cannabis elements and the resulting effect (mainly terpenes and cannabinoids). Cannabinoids produce certain effects, and when found alongside different proportions of different terpenes they may act in different ways.
E-Liquids with Cali Terpenes
There are many cannabis products and derivatives which can be consumed in various ways. Each product and consumption method has certain advantages and benefits:
Why is Vaping Healthier than Smoking?
Vaporizing cannabis (in flower or concentrate format) is much better for the respiratory system than smoking it. This method allows you to avoid the toxic sub-products caused by combustion as well as elements such as papers and tobacco if you use it to roll, and the high temperatures.
A Strain for Each Occasion
As we were saying earlier, choosing different terpene profiles (cannabis aromas), for example stimulating, relaxing or mood-altering terpenes, improves your experience when consuming cannabinoids such as CBD or THC.
What are vaping-related illnesses?
Vaping-related illness is a catch-all term to describe a late 2019 outbreak of illnesses thought to result from the use of e-cigarettes and vaping.
What should Canadians know?
Although the first cases appeared in the US, Canada has not been spared in the vaping illness crisis. As of Oct. 17, 2019, there are five confirmed or probable cases of VAPI in Canada.
Health Canada and regulated cannabis vape products
Health Canada has been somewhat inconsistent with their position on the vaping illness crisis. With legal cannabis vape products on the horizon, Canadians will no doubt have questions about their safety.
What are the symptoms?
Service members reported headaches, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, dilated pupils, dizziness, disorientation, agitation and seizures, the Observer reported. Synthetic cannabinoids can cause all of these symptoms.
How was this discovered?
The U.S. Army Public Health Center issued an alert after medical facilities on Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune, both in North Carolina, reported an apparent link between the products and emergency room visits.
What are Cannabinoids?
Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that live in both the cannabis plant and within our own bodies. Endocannabinoids are cannabinoids found in our Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS is a biochemical communication system that regulates our mood, behavior, and overall wellbeing, known as homeostasis. These cannabinoids occur naturally within the body of all mammals.
Why is there a discrepancy in the amount of cannabinoids in cannabis?
The reason for this discrepancy is that many of the cannabinoids in cannabis are present at extremely low levels and scientists can sometimes have problems accurately detecting them .
Why is THC considered a psychoactive cannabinoid?
That’s because it’s the psychoactive cannabinoid that gets you “high.” Research in the 1960s has led scientists to believe that THC binds itself to the CB1 receptors in our brain, resulting in the body’s ECS releasing dopamine.
What is the chemical parent of THC?
CBG is the chemical parent of THC and CBD. While cannabis often contains less than 1% of CBG, it’s essential because of its major role in the production of those important cannabinoids. CBG may also have its own therapeutic benefits. In 2015, one study claims that CBG may have neuroprotective properties. Thanks to modern growing practices, today some strains today have over 20% CBG. Our select CBG strain offers consumers 21.8% Cannabigerol.
What are the elements found in cannabis?
Research and studies on cannabinoids are ongoing. Major elements found in cannabis are terpenes and flavonoids. Both need further research to help us better understand how they affect the cannabis plant and its consumers.
How many flavonoids are there in cannabis?
Over 6,000 varieties of flavonoids exist in nature and they provide plants with their colors. Flavonoids do the same thing for cannabis (think those strains with deep purple coloring). Flavonoids makeup around 10% of the compounds produced by cannabis and come in 20 known varieties. While flavonoids have been found in other flowers, some of those varieties are unique to cannabis.
How many different terpenes are there in cannabis?
There are over 100 different terpenes that are identifiable in the cannabis plant. Each strain has its own unique terpene composition. They not only provide different smells but could possibly play an important role in each strain’s effects on our ECS. Some terpenes can give off a calm and relaxed feeling, while others give more energy and keep us focused.