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What are some of the health benefits from Cannabis?

Slows Cancer Cell Growth - Research shows that cannabidiol works to slow and even stop cancer cells from spreading by turning off specific genes central to the growth of cancerous tumors.

Treats Glaucoma - Smoking cannabis decreases pressure in the eye, relieving the increased eye pressure associated with Glaucoma.

Decreases Parkinson's Tremors - Based on a study done in Israel, Parkinson's sufferers showed decreased tremors and pain, while improving sleep function when smoking cannabis.

Helps with Hepatitis C Treatment - Cannabis users were way more likely to complete their Hepatitis C treatment (86%) compared to their non-marijuana using counterparts (29%).

Treats Crohn's Disease - Researchers found that cannabis improves gut health of Crohn's Disease patients.

Improves Epileptic Seizures - Research from New York University shows that seizure sufferers who were resistant to pharmaceuticals responded positively to cannabidiol.

Relieves Arthritis Symptoms - Arthritis sufferers reported pain reduction and improved sleep using cannabinoid-based medication.

Pain Relief - Those with chronic pain have found that smoking cannabis is more effective at reducing pain than taking Aspirin.

Reduces PTSD Symptomology - Preliminary research shows that cannabis improves several PTSD-related symptoms including flashbacks, poor sleep, and agitation.

Asthma - Based on a study that looked at asthma sufferers over 20 years, moderate cannabis smoking actually improved pulmonary functioning.

Anxiety Reduction - Cannabis use has been shown to decrease levels of anxiety, according to a Harvard study.

What is the difference between Hemp and Marijuana?

Marijuana - Marijuana is not a scientific term - it was slang created to demonize users during the Prohibition push of the 1930's. "Cannabis" is the correct term for flower with these characteristics:
-Psychoactive Effects
-Higher levels of THC
-Can product CBD and other minor cannabinoids

Hemp - Hemp is not a scientific term either - this early word for the Cannabis plant is now applied by the government to indicate mostly industrially-produced Cannabis that has:
-Minimal to No Psychoactive Effects on Consumption
-THC levels at/below 0.3%
-Higher levels of CBD and other minor cannabinoids

Cannabis: Non-Psychoactive vs Psychoactive

Non-Psychoactive:
CBD (Cannabidiol) - Muscle Relaxant, Causes Drowsiness, Antioxidant, Relieves Spasms, Increases Appetite, Pain Reliever, Reduces Nausea, Decreases Seizures, Reduces Anxiety
CBG (Cannabigerol) - Lowers Blood Pressure, Bone Stimulant, Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial
CBC (Cannabichromene) - Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Bone Stimulant

Psychoactive:
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) - Muscle Relaxant, Reduces Nausea, Pain Reliever, Increases Appetite, Relieves Spasms, Antioxidant
CBN (Cannabinol) - Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Pain Reliever, Causes Drowsiness, Relieves Spasms
THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin) - Decreases Appetite, Decreases Seizures, Bone Stimulant

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol or CBD is one of the main ingredients in cannabis. It can be extracted from both hemp and marijuana plants.

CBD won't get you "high" because it's not psychoactive. The other main ingredient in cannabis is called THC - this ingredient is psychoactive, and is responsible for causing "high" feelings.

Legally, CBD can contain a maximum of 0.3% THC.

Although not yet scientifically proven, CBD is thought to have medical benefits. It can help to: Improve Pain, Reduce Inflammation, Relieve anxiety and depression, Ease Migraines, and Decrease seizures.

How does CBD work?

Humans, and all mammals, have a natural receptor system known as the endocannabinoid system (ECS) that allows for cellular communication and regulation.

The ECS is made up of receptors throughout our entire body: CB1 and CB2 receptors.

CBD binds to these receptors in a way that causes your body to produce more of them, so the communication between cells can be strengthened and improved.

Much of the therapeutic effect of CBD is actually carried out by your own endocannabinoid system; CBD simply promotes the normal function of the endocannabinoid system.

Delivery Systems:
Sublingual, Inhalable, Ingestible, Topical

CBD Benefits

Here are some of the benefits of CBD:

Relief from severe pain - One of the best known effects of CBD is the relief it gives from pain and inflammation. Many studies conclusively prove its ability to alleviate pain as it works with the neurotransmitters that cause pain and suppresses them, so people can get quick relief from even chronic pain.

Epilepsy - CBD is a great option for those suffering from epilepsy as it calms the brain area responsible for these seizures. More importantly, research shows that it can also treat complications coming from epilepsy such as neuronal injury and possibly even psychiatric diseases.

Depression - It is a boon for people suffering from depression and other anxiety-related disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and more. Essentially, CBD enhances two important hormones, namely, serotonergic and glutamate cortisol to relieve depression and other forms of stress or anxiety. It is also known to calm the mind before specific events such as public speaking.

Effective in Type 1 Diabetes - Type 1 diabetes is a condition where your immune system attacks the pancreatic cells, thereby disabling it from producing the necessary insulin. CBD intervenes and suppresses the nerves that attack the pancreatic cells to reduce the possibility of type 1 diabetes.

CBG - Cannabigerol

Cannabinoid:
The synthesis of cannabinoids in cannabis plants begins with the production of cannabigerolic acid or CBGA, which is the precursor of the main cannabinoids secreted by the trichome, such as THCA or CBDA, CBCA, etc.

Research:
-It limits intestinal inflammation and the variation of the severity in the disease
-Inhibits the proliferation of keratinocytes (Psoriasis)
-Possible antineoplastic effect on carcinogenesis of colon due to an antagonist effect for TRP channels
-It reduces neuronal death caused by the toxicity of 3NP (Huntington, Parkinson, Multiple Sclerosis)
-It decreases bacterial activity
-Strong effect against several kinds of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Benefits of CBG:
-Reduction of intraocular pressure
-Antibacterial and antibiotic potential
-Prevention of colon carcinogenesis
-Orexigenic, Ossification, Antioxidant, Antineoplastic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Neuroprotector, Antispastic, Anxiolytic

Receptors:
-Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
-5-HT1A antagonist receptor
-CB1 receptor competitive antagonist
-CB2 receptor significant affinity
-TRPM8 (Colon carcinogenesis) antagonist receptor

Health Benefits of CBG

Health Benefits of Cannabigerol (CBG)

Brain - Anti-Anxiety, Anti-Depressant, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective

Stomach - Anti-Emetic, Appetite Control

Bones - Stimulating new bone growth and strengthening bones affected by osteoporosis

Eyes - Vasorelaxant for Glaucoma

Heart - Anti-Inflammatory, Arthrosclerosis, Anti-Ischemic (Prevent Plaque buildup in arteries)

Intestines - Anti-Prokinetic

CBG vs CBD: The Main Differences

CBG (or cannabigerol) is also known as the "mother cannabinoid", as it is the precursor for all other cannabinoids, including CBD (cannabidiol).

While CBG and CBD are both non-intoxicating compounds in the Cannabis sativa plant, they have very different properties.

CBD (Cannabidiol) - CB2 - CBD works by stimulating your CB2 Receptors, which are found in your gut and immune system.

Medical Benefits:
-Antiemetic
-Anti-inflammatory
-Anti-depressant
-Antipsychotic

CBG (Cannabigerol) - CB1 & CB2 - CBG stimulates both CB1 receptors, that are found in the brain and central nervous system (CNS), and CB2.

Medical Benefits:
-Analgesic
-Anti-inflammatory
-Antibacterial
-Antitumor

Get To Know CBG - CB1 vs CB2

Homeostasis and the Endocannabinoid System

Cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG), interact with the two known sets of ECS receptors -- CB1 and CB2 to support the ECS in helping maintain balance.

CB1 - Located in the brain, central nervous system and many other parts of the body.
-Motor Activity, Appetite, Short term memory, Pain perception, Immune Cells
-Mood & thought activity, Motor coordination, Inflammation, Digestive system

CB2 - Found throughout the body on cells associated with our immune system.
-Gut, Cardiovascular, Kidneys, Pancreas & Liver, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory tract, Eye, Skin
-Immune system, Endocrine system, Central nervous system, Reproductive system