Recently, the discovery of a receptor network in our bodies is revolutionizing THC and CBD research, with potential benefits to other areas of our healthcare system. Discovery Scientists made the amazing discovery of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC in 1964. It paved the way for future research about how the compounds THC and CBD act on the brain and body. Researchers made history by discovering an entirely new system. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) has been a major...

Treatment for PTSD CBD, or cannabidiol, is a derivative of the cannabis plant and is being studied for a multitude of illnesses including neurological and psychoactive disorders. One of these currently being studied is anxiety. Cannabis receptors are in many parts of the body and are known as the Endocannabinoid System. Researchers are beginning to understand how the compound CBD could be used for the treatment of a variety of anxiety diagnoses. The study that...

Extraction of CBD from hemp and marijuana plant material is being used to produce oil that is high in quality and safe.  There are a few methods to accomplish this. Potency, flavor, safety for human consumption are the main goals to consider when thinking about which process would work best. Different Methods CBD is only one of many cannabinoids that are in hemp and marijuana plants. Cannabinoids have been used for thousands of years by...

The treatment of former athletes for chronic traumatic encephalopathy and traumatic brain injury has become a focus of research in the past couple of decades. Figuring out how to treat these disorders has been a challenge since the beginning. CTE impacts many people in a variety of sports and careers. CBD is currently being studied for its potential as a treatment for CTE and TBI. Research is showing promising results for preventative and post injury...