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Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of THCA
Posted on October 21, 2021 1 Comment
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is a cannabinoid produced by the cannabis flower. It is a relatively unstable compound that is easily decarboxylated by heat. While it does not have any psychoactive properties itself, when decarboxylated, it forms into tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis. THCA may play an important role in the treatment of neurological […]
Analytical vs preparative chromatography in cannabis processing
Posted on September 12, 2021 Leave a Comment
Chromatography is a method of separating mixtures in a laboratory setting using two distinct phases, a mobile phase and a stationary phase. While analytical chromatography helps gather specific information on the compounds in a mixture, preparative chromatography isolates and purifies the sample.1 In the cannabis industry, both analytical and preparative chromatography are important for the […]
Cannabis and the necessity for USP standards
Posted on August 23, 2021 Leave a Comment
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides official standards for identity, strength, quality, and purity in medicines. As well, they also produce standards for food ingredients and dietary supplements.1 For medicine, food, and dietary supplements, the USP publishes reference standards to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of laboratory procedures. For cannabis, […]
THC vs. CBD for pain
Posted on July 26, 2021 Leave a Comment
For thousands of years, humanity used cannabis as a medical treatment for a variety of ailments, pain relief being one of the most common reasons. In the medical community, scientists study cannabis for pain relief, not only to understand the mechanisms of the components of cannabis, but also to provide the most safe and effective […]
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