New trend goes beyond aromas and flavors to explore potential health benefits Terpenes, terpenoids, or terps, whatever you call them, these compounds found in cannabis that give it its distinctive aromas and flavors are showing up in many consumer products. In U.S. states where medical and recreational cannabis are legal, companies are adding terpenes to tinctures, vape oils, lotions, foods and beverages, in addition to cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Elsewhere, similar products are marketed without THC, sporting labels claiming “whole plant medicine” or “full spectrum CBD” benefits. The idea is that terpenes increase the health benefits of...

An Interview with Ethan Russo Dr. Ethan Russo, MD, is a board-certified neurologist, psychopharmacology researcher and medical director of PHYTECS, a biotechnology company that researches and develops innovative approaches targeting the human endocannabinoid system. Previously, from 2003 to 2014, he served as lead medical advisor and study physician at GW Pharmaceuticals for three Phase III clinical trials of Sativex® for the relief of cancer pain unresponsive to optimized opioid therapies and studies of Epidiolex ® for refractory epilepsy. He has held faculty positions in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Montana, in medicine at the University of Washington, and as...

Dr. Ethan Russo is a world-renowned board-certified neurologist and psychopharmacology researcher known for his seminal contributions to the understanding of cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis. As Medical Director of PHYTECS and former Medical Advisor to GW Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Russo has dedicated his career to exploring the therapeutic effects of natural cannabis compounds. Here's a look at his research and discoveries on terpenes, these fascinating aromatic molecules that play a crucial role in the effects of cannabis. What are Terpenes? Terpenes are organic compounds produced by many plants, including cannabis. They are responsible for the distinct aromas and flavors of different...

Difference between heirloom and landrace Introduction: The cannabis industry is often shrouded in complex language and specific terminology, which can make it difficult to understand the different types of genetics available on the market. Among the commonly used terms, “heirloom” is one of the most intriguing. In this article, we will explore in depth what heirloom cannabis genetics actually mean, comparing and contrasting with the concept of landrace, to better understand the intricacies of these two categories of cannabis plants. Heirloom vs Landrace: What is the difference? Before diving into the meaning of heirloom cannabis genetics, it is important to...

The Complete Landrace Guide: Origins, Characteristics and Importance Introduction : In the vast world of cannabis, the term "landrace" often resonates as a pure and authentic essence of the plant. But what does this name really mean? Landrace cannabis genetics refers to a variety of cannabis that developed naturally in a specific region with human help (who brought it and left it to breed alone and regulate itself by nature and such criteria as soil). , sun, wind, rain etc.), generally isolated geographically, over a long period of time. These varieties represent the very essence of the plant, with unique...