Limonene is a compound of the terpene family, commonly found in the skin of citrus fruits as well as some strains of cannabis. limonene is used in many products including cleaning supplies and cosmetics to give it a citrus-like scent.

A single chemical that is removed from the cannabis plant and used to make a medicine.

Sativex is a licenced pharmaceutical drug developed by GW Pharmaceuticals (now Jazz Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of muscle spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). It contains a combination of two main cannabinoids extracted from the cannabis plant: delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), along with other minor cannabinoids and terpenoids.

Epidiolex (also called Epidyolex) is a licensed cannabidiol (CBD) oil produced originally by the British company GW Pharmaceuticals Limited, now a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc. This oral solution is licenced for drug-resistant epilepsy secondary to Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes, as well as tuberous sclerosis complex, when prescribed in combination with clobazam.

Dronabinol is a synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly known as THC) that is a licensed medication. It is also known under the trade name Marinol. It is licensed to treat resistant chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and is one of the few medical cannabis preparations that may be prescribed on the NHS when used for this condition.

Medicines are tested by accredited laboritories to ensure they do not contain contaminents, contain the right amount of medicines and are safe to use as medicines. The results of these tests are shown on the Certificate of Analysis.

Illegally procured cannabis. Black market cannabis is considered high risk as it could contain contaminants and other harmful substances. A YouGov® survey commissioned by Curaleaf Clinic in 2022 estimated that 1.8 million people consume illicit cannabis to self-treat their medical conditions. Medical cannabis is manufactured to meet the standards set out by regulatory agencies to […]

Carrier oil is a form of dilution added to the spectrum extract which makes cannabis oils easier to measure and medically administer. These are often referred to as medium-chain triglyceride oils.

A small amount of a substance added to a medicine to help as a preservative, improve tase or acceptability.

A small amount of a substance added to a medicine to help as a preservative, improve tase or acceptability.

Anandamide (ANA) is a cannabinoid naturally found in the human body. It is also known as N-arachidonoylethanolamine (AEA). Both terms are used interchangeably. Anandamide activates cannabinoid receptors 1 and 2, in addition to TRPV1 and TRPM8 channels. These are involved in anxiety, pain, and mood pathways in the brain.

Alcohol extraction removes chemicals from the cannabis plant. The cannabis is soaked in alcohol which has been chilled to cold temperatures. This helps to draw the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids out of the plant. The alcohol is then evaporated to leave behind an oil containing the necessary compounds to create a medical cannabis product.