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.

2-Arachidonoylglycerol (commonly known as 2-AG) is a cannabinoid naturally found in the human body. It is found in high concentrations in the central nervous system. 2-AG activates cannabinoid receptors 1 and 2, in addition to TRPV1 channels and GABAA receptors. These receptors are important in anxiety, pain, and mood pathways.

The United Kingdom has strict rules for the prescription, supply, storage and destruction of controlled drugs. Controlled drugs are closely regulated as they are susceptible to being misused and can cause harm if administered incorrectly. Unlicensed medical cannabis products are currently considered as schedule 2 medications. They may only be dispensed on private prescriptions issued […]

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A vaporiser is a device used to heat substances, typically plant material or concentrates, to a temperature at which their active compounds are vaporised without combustion. Vaporisers are commonly used for consuming medical cannabis flower. Medical cannabis should never be smoked as this is associated with potential health harms, as well as invalidating the legality […]

A cultivar is a specific plant strain that has been cultivated through selective breeding. In a cannabis plant, a cultivar is bred to demonstrate a particular chemical profile of cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids.

A hybrid is a mixture of the subtypes of the family of cannabis plants called indica and sativa.

Trichomes are small, hair-like structures found on the surface of plants, including cannabis. These structures are typically microscopic and can vary in shape and size. In cannabis plants, trichomes play a crucial role in producing and storing various compounds, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, which are responsible for the plant’s effects on humans.

Vape is the name often given as shorthand for vape cartridges administered via a vape pen. In this method of administration, the vape pen heats a medical cannabis vape cartridges to generate an aerosol or vapour that is inhaled by the user.