CBD Minute Archives - Page 4 of 12

01FebFebruary 1, 2021

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam – The Father of Cannabis Research

Known mostly for his breakthrough discovery in 1963 of Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam has led the scientific pursuit in the medicinal uses of phytocannabinoids, and so much more. He formed a group to examine the chemistry of cannabinoids between 1963 and 1964. He and his team also discovered the body’s naturally-occurring endocannabinoid system and cannabidiol or CBD in the mid-1960s. He is credited with sparking the medical revolution in cannabis-based medicine. Dr. Mechoulam was born in Bulgaria in 1930 and...

Synthetic Cannabinoids: A Quick Review

While cannabinoids exist in nature as well as our bodies, scientists have created synthetic versions which are being used all over the world for a variety of health conditions. Currently there are four: Sativex, Epidiolex, Dronabinol, and Nabilone. Let’s take a quick look at each one. Sativex is approved in 24 countries, but not in the United States. It is a cannabis-based medicine with a 1:1 ratio of THC and CBD. It is prescribed for the management of difficult multiple sclerosis...

Hemp and Ancient Egypt

Hemp has an interesting history in many ancient cultures. From China to Rome and India, hemp played an important role in religion, manufacturing and medicine, and ancient Egypt is no exception. As a matter of fact, Egyptologists provide a great deal of evidence that the ancient Egyptians loved their hemp. Approximately 300 years before the birth of Jesus Christ, the Egyptians were using hemp in the production of paper, rope and clothing. They also used it to make linens and sails...