CANNABIS

BASICS
Also known as marijuana or hemp.
Cannabis is an annual wind-pollinated
flowering plant whose flowers, fiber,
oil, and various diverse compounds,
have been used for humans benefit
for centuries.

CANNABINOIDS CBD has many weak receptor

Cannabinoids are the active
chemicals in the cannabis
plant that bind to the bodies
endogenous cannabinoid
receptors .
binding locations in the body, is
not psychoactive, and likely has
many varied health effects. CBD
can be used for those adverse to
psychoactive effects while still
providing therapeutic benefits.

THC is responsible CBD is colloquially

for the know for being
psychoactive more relaxing and
effects of modulating the
cannabis. Is “high” of THC.
usually
stimulating.

BENEFITS
While there is still great need for more
research, cannabis may be beneficial in:
Gastrointestinal problems, increasing
appetite, and fighting obesity.
Modulating an overactive immune system
Providing mood enhancement, anxiety and
insomnia relief.
Epilepsy and movement disorders.
Pain and inflammation

People with a family history of

RISKS psychosis or schizophrenia
should avoid using cannabis,
Smoking of cannabis can be
especially in early
associated with
adolescence.
aggravating negative
It is also advised for pregnant
respiratory conditions. By
women and children to avoid
using edibles or tinctures
THC products because there
instead of inhalation, these
is not enough research to
risks can be avoided.
ensure safety.

TERPENES
Terpenes are natural chemicals responsible for the flavor
and fragrance in the plant in addition to having their own
effects. Limonene and linalool for example are thought to
potentiate the the anti-anxiety effects of cannabis while a-
Pinene and b-Myrcene are associated with anti-
inflammation.

REFERENCES:
CLASS LECTURES: HISTORY OF MEDICAL CANNABIS. KENT HUTCHISON
RUSSO ET AL., 2005, NEUROCHEMICAL RESEARCH
BISOGNO ET AL., 2001, BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY