This section is dedicated to information, awareness and normalization of cannabis. All varieties and the herbal medicinal knowledge that has long been subverted by modern western medicine.
Herbal Lifestyle.
Cannabis has a great contribution to make to the future. It’s undeniably powerful effects can open peoples minds to the power of plants. From Natures kingdom comes wisdom and healing. Anyone selling a final solution to your health problems with anything less than a full lifestyle package is not concerned with your long term care and recovery. You deserve complete care and long term, comfortable means of achieving your health goals. There are herbs and flowers to sooth every pain and to properly nourish away the peoples ailments. People need believe the healing process can work in order for it to be successful. Cannabis has an almost magical way of doing just that.
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found in the Cannabis sativa plant. Of over 480 different compounds present in the plant, only around 66 are termed cannabinoids. Cannabinoids exert their effects by interacting with specific cannabinoid receptors present on the surface of cells.
These receptors are found in different parts of the central nervous system and the two main types of cannabinoid receptors in the body are CB1 and CB2.
In 1992, a naturally occurring substance in the brain that binds to CB1 was discovered, called anandamide. This cannabinoid-like chemical and others that were later discovered are referred to as endocannabinoids.
The effects of cannabinoids depends on the brain area involved. Effects on the limbic system may alter the memory, cognition and psychomotor performance; effects on the mesolimbic pathway may affect the reward and pleasure responses and pain perception may also be altered.
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“ Once you experience the power of Cannabis, your concept of herbal medicine will forever change.”
Terpenes
Terpenes are a class of natural products consisting of compounds with the formula (C5H8)n. Comprising more than 30,000 compounds, these unsaturated hydrocarbons are produced predominantly by plants, particularly conifers. Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, though many people commonly associate them with cannabis because cannabis plants contain high concentrations of them.
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Phytonutrients, molecular structure and potency.
Phytonutrients are natural compounds found in plant foods such as vegetables, fruit, whole grain products and legumes. These plant compounds have beneficial effects working with other essential nutrients to promote good health. Many phytonutrients have antioxidant properties that help prevent damage to cells throughout the body. A number of phytonutrients have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Experts believe that eating plenty of phytonutrient-rich foods promotes healthy aging. The phytochemical category includes compounds recognized as essential nutrients, which are naturally contained in plants and are required for normal physiological functions, so must be obtained from the diet in humans. The Entourage Effect—Is Whole Plant Medicine More Effective? While people often credit the health benefits of cannabis to one compound or another (mainly THC or CBD), the greatest benefits might come from products that contain a mixture of phytonutrients.
Cannabis phytonutrients seem to work synergistically—meaning that their therapeutic potential is amplified when taken together. This synergy is referred to as the entourage effect.