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Discover helpful insights on health, wellness, and medical cannabis in our blogs. Explore practical articles covering general medical cannabis info, tips for staying well, and how medical cannabis can assist with specific health conditions.

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Limonene: The citrus-scented terpene in medical cannabis

Medical Cannabis | General

Limonene is up there with the most abundant of all the 400-odd terpenes produced by Cannabis sativa L. plants. Research into limonene has already shown that this fascinating little compound may offer medical cannabis patients a range of positive health benefits, both physical and psychological.

8 min read
24.05.2024
Sam North

Limonene: The citrus-scented terpene in medical cannabis

Limonene is up there with the most abundant of all the 400-odd terpenes produced by Cannabis sativa L. plants. Research into limonene has already shown that this fascinating little compound may offer medical cannabis patients a range of positive health benefits, both physical and psychological.

8 min read
24.05.2024
Sam North

Medical cannabis and public transport: what you need to know

This week we continue our ‘what you need to know’ series, outlining medical cannabis patient’s rights when it comes to travelling on public transport. From possession of CBPMs, to administering them on buses, trains, and trams, this blog gives an overview of UK legislation and public transport policies, to help you stay safe.

6 min read
23.05.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

How do dry herb vaporisers work?

For thousands of years, the main method of cannabis consumption has been smoking. But in recent years, as medical cannabis has become more prominent and consumers are generally looking for healthier alternatives, the dry herb vaporiser has been on the rise. So, how do they work? And importantly, are dry herb vaporisers worth it?

6 min read
22.05.2024
Emily Ledger

Beyond aroma: The therapeutic potential of caryophyllene in cannabis

Today, we begin a new series aimed at helping patients fully understand the specific terpenes found in the highest concentrations in cannabis and how they may impact your medicine. The starting point is caryophyllene, an extremely interesting compound and the only terpene known to activate cannabinoid receptors in the body.

7 min read
21.05.2024
Sam North