Releaf Blog
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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Decoding Cannabis: what a recent scoping review reveals about cannabis for rheumatoid arthritis
A recent scoping review has dug into how cannabinoids interact with inflammation, joint tissue, and pain signalling in rheumatoid arthritis. This article breaks down what the researchers found, how THC and CBD influence key inflammatory pathways, and what these insights may mean for people living with arthritis in the UK. We also look at how this evidence compares with current patient experiences.
Medical cannabis, the DVLA and prescribed medicines
Despite medical cannabis being legal in the UK for almost six years, there is still confusion— and mixed messages—around the rights and responsibilities of patients when it comes to driving with their prescription.
Decoding Cannabis: Can cannabis suppress tumour growth?
Can cannabis actually help suppress tumours? From brain and breast cancer to colon and lung models, the lab results are intriguing, but far from conclusive. In this Decoding Cannabis blog, we explore the latest preclinical studies on THC, CBD, and synthetic cannabinoids, compare them with other natural compounds, and share what UK patients battling cancer are prescribed UK medical cannabis for right now.
The lesser-known terpenes in cannabis and their therapeutic benefits
Cannabis is an extremely complex plant containing a huge number of active compounds, from cannabinoids such as THC and CBD to terpenes like linalool, myrcene, and pinene. But while you may have heard of some of the more prominent terpenes found in cannabis, there are many others that you may not be familiar with - but that doesn’t mean they don’t hold any therapeutic potential. Let’s take a closer look at some of these lesser-known cannabis terpenes and their properties.
Behind the blue line: Educating police on medical cannabis rights in the UK
What happens if you’re stopped by police while using prescribed cannabis? Six years since legalisation, confusion still reigns - so we decided to do something about it. Find out how Releaf is helping educate law enforcement, one conversation at a time. Because medical cannabis patients deserve clarity, dignity, and protection.