Cannabis Science & Health
UK Government Urged to Do More for Cannabinoid Industry in New Report
The UK’s CBD industry is “hamstrung” by poor regulation, according to a new report.
Harvest Hemp Early for Maximum CBD, Scientists Say
Hemp cultivators should harvest their plants before they reach full seed maturity if they want to maximize the amount of CBD that can be extracted, a new study published in Royal Society Open Science suggests.
European CBD Company Reacts to the EFSA’s Decision to Halt Novel Foods Process
Susanne Caspar, CEO of Linnea, a Switzerland-based CBD company, tells Analytical Cannabis what comes next after the EFSA's recent decision.
How to Decarb Weed
Ever wondered how to decarboxylate cannabis in an oven? Analytical Cannabis breaks down the process in this article and the science behind decarboxylation.
Aurum Labs Becomes the First Independent Hemp Lab to Be Certified for New Pesticide Tests
The lab is now certified to test hemp samples for 102 pesticides – the most expansive hemp pesticide list in the US.
The Benefits and Pitfalls of Total Yeast and Mold Counts in Cannabis Labs
Jini Curry, cannabis laboratory director at Modern Canna Labs, explains how her team recently investigated total yeast and mold counts, and why the method may have several pitfalls that may be leading labs to unintentionally report inaccurate results.
Current Evidence Does Not Support Use of Cannabis in Palliative Care, Review Finds
A new review published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management has concluded that while positive treatment effects have been reported for some medical cannabis formulations, there are significant quality problems with current evidence.
Mystical Psilocybin Trips Linked to Lasting Positive Psychological Effects, Study Finds
New research published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology has found that the mystical experiences induced by psilocybin are closely linked to long-lasting positive psychological effects in healthy individuals.
Project Twenty21 Publishes First Observations on Chronic Pain
A second paper is scheduled to be published later in 2022 which will examine the effect of medical cannabis treatment on these patients at the three- and six-month follow-up appointments.
