From the yearly archives: 2012

Acidic versus Activated Cannabinoids- Tips on How to Choose the Therapy Regimen that is Right for You

By On May 9, 2012 · 12 Comments

During our patient seminars, one of the questions we are asked the most frequently is, “How do I choose between cannabis therapy using activated or non-activated cannabinoids?”  As many patients are coming to understand, cannabinoids, some of the active ingredients in cannabis including THC and CBD, can exist in different forms depending on whether or […]

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Cannabis Potency by the Numbers: Nor Cal’s Most Tested Strains

By On April 10, 2012 · 4 Comments

At Pure Analytics we have the enviable position of seeing a good cross-section of the medicinal cannabis in Northern California.  Over the last two years we have compiled extensive data on thousands of samples allowing us to take a look at the trends for various strains and to take a mathematical approach to characterizing the […]

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What You Need to Know about Growing CBD-rich Cannabis from Seed

By On March 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment

With spring drawing near it is a good time to start planning your garden.  Many patients are interested in growing CBD-rich cannabis for their cannabis therapy regimen.  CBD, Cannabidiol, is a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant usually in low levels, but sometimes at levels well over 10%.  It has unique therapeutic benefits, which differ […]

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How THC and CBD Work Together

By On February 19, 2012 · 15 Comments

THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol is in a class of substances called cannabinoids and is the main psychoactive substance in cannabis.  THC has been found to have several therapeutic applications such as treatment of mild to moderate pain, appetite loss, insomnia, depression and nausea.

Recent pre-clinical trials conducted by the FDA have suggested that THC-rich […]

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