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Do indica and sativa labels matter when it comes to cannabis?
The terms ‘indica’ and ‘sativa’ have been widely used to categorise cannabis products, but do these labels really matter?
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Science
Cannabis Terpenes Show Promising Pain-Relieving Effects in New Study
Cannabis-derived molecules could help relieve chronic pain without the psychoactive effects associated with THC.
News
Vertanical Secures FDA Breakthrough Designation for Cannabis-Based Pain Drug
The development puts VER-01 in prime position to become the first FDA-approved cannabis-derived medicine for pain.
News
Cannabis Health Symposium 2025: Key Takeaways Part 1
On Tuesday, November 25, nearly 200 healthcare professionals, patient advocates, cannabis educators, and industry leaders converged on London’s Conway Hall for the inaugural Cannabis Health Symposium. The event embodied the UK medical cannabis industry’s […]
News
People, Process, Patients: Building a CBMP Company that Scales Responsibly
Dr Sue Clenton, Medical Director of Releaf cannabis clinic explains what it takes to go from a few hundred to thousands of patients, without compromising on the quality of care. […]
Industry
Experts Publish New Guidelines for Best Practice in Prescribing Cannabis-Based Medicines
New guidelines aim to bring more clarity and consistency to the practice of prescribing cannabis-based medicines in the UK.
Science
Cannabis Terpenes Could Treat Post-Surgical and Fibromyalgia Pain, Finds Study
New research suggests certain terpenes may be a viable medication for fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain relief.
Science
Minor cannabinoids show ‘promising anti-cancer’ effects, finds study
CBG, CBC, CBN, and CBDV have shown promise as anti-cancer agents in the treatment of blood cancer.
Pain
Cannabis terpenes can relieve chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain – study
Researchers found that terpenes found in cannabis were as effective as morphine at reducing chronic neuropathic pain.
Insight
Top 10 Global Cannabis Strains: Discover the World’s Most Sought-After Cultivars
Sponsored The international Cannabis scene dazzles aficionados with its variety of UK cannabis strains. Connoisseurs remain on a quest, aiming to discover cannabis strains that offer a transcendent experience. These […]
Science
The role of the endocannabinoid system in dermatological diseases
Exploring the cutaneous Endocannabinoid System and its potential applications in treating various dermatological conditions.
Industry
Broughton: How to design a robust CBD testing strategy
Libby Clarke, managing consultant for Toxicology at Broughton, explores how CBD companies can optimise their testing strategies.
Science
Cannabinoids and obesity: could cannabis help tackle a global health crisis?
In a new extract from the Principles of Cannabinology Handbook, Viola Brugnatelli and Fabio Turco, examine whether cannabis could play a role in tackling the global obesity crisis. Obesity has […]
Cannabis explained
3 main contributors to the entourage effect for cannabis consumers to consider
An expert explains everything you need to know about the entourage effect.
Industry
UK Patients Gain New Pain Management Options Through Innovative Partnership Between BRITISH CANNABIS and Kanabo Group’s Treat It Clinic
In a landmark new collaboration, the CBD by BRITISH CANNABIS™ range of pharmacy-quality CBD food supplements is set to become available on prescription to pain patients for the first time […]
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CBD Calm: What are the benefits of terpenes in wellness products?
CBD Calm explores why choosing a product that contains additional terpenes may offer a broad spectrum of potential benefits. CBD Calm specialises in creating pure-strength CBD products that consumers can […]
Science
Cannabis and Covid-19: study finds consumers had ‘better outcomes’
Cannabis consumers had ‘better outcomes’ and ‘mortality’ than non-users.
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OPINION: Marketing medical cannabis for the mainstream – is anyone getting it right?
Dave Barton, co-founder and creative director at cannabis content agency, thermidor<, explores the challenges brands face in marketing medical cannabis and wonders whether any of them are actually doing it […]
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The doctor’s perspective: medical cannabis in ADHD and autism
A UK cannabis prescriber shares what he has learned on his journey so far.
Science
New study sheds light on effects of HHC in the body
Researchers have proposed a safer, more consistent way to produce hexahydrocannabinols (HHCs.
Industry
‘Landmark’ ruling gives hope for UK CBD flower businesses
The UK Court of Appeal does not consider hemp flower with a THC content below 0.2% as ‘a narcotic drug’.
Comment
The doctor’s perspective: treating depression, anxiety and insomnia with cannabis
A UK cannabis prescriber shares what he has learned on his journey so far.
CBD
What is Rick Simpson oil? RSO v whole-plant CBD
Hemp Point explores the key differences between RSO and whole-plant CBD .
Cannabis explained
What is HHC? Its effects, safety and legal status in Europe
The ‘legal high’ Hexahydrocannabinol, better known as HHC, is on the rise across Europe. Here’s what you need to know.