Cannabinoid Spotlight: Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)
Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) has been making waves in the cannabis/hemp industry in recent years. This cannabinoid was first discovered in 1971 yet remains relatively rare in comparison to other cannabinoids on the market (Earlenbaugh, 2021). Chemistry of THCV THCV is similar to the cannabinoid we all know and love, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but offers a more alert […]
Mindful Sips: Cannabis-infused Beverages
Now that the prohibition is slowing to an end, cannabis-infused edibles have become more popular and variable than ever. The rise of cannabis edibles has given way to infused beverages, and January is the perfect month to discuss this up-and-coming trend. Cannabis-infused beverages stand as a great alternative to alcoholic beverages. Dry January Dry January […]
A Condensed History of Cannabis
Origins of Cannabis Cannabis as a plant has been grown and cultivated for over four to six millennia and its plant family arose when dinosaurs roamed the Earth during the Cretaceous period (Industrial Hemp, 2019). Cannabis’s survival and utility for humanity demonstrate its adaptability and many properties that can be exploited. Scientists debate over the […]
Unveiling the Influence of Genetics: CYP2C9 and THC Interaction
The world of science is continuing to unravel the mysteries of the interactions between genetics and drug responses, particularly studies done in pharmacogenomics. Casual hemp and cannabis users have probably never heard of the gene CYP2C9; this crucial gene encodes the proteins that are responsible for metabolizing various drugs, including the infamous tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (Daly, […]
