Pyrethrin – One popular pesticide that is used in the cannabis industry
One popular pesticide that is used in the cannabis industry is pyrethrin. While pyrethrin is approved for use in organic crops against insects, you should exercise care when using it. It can irritate the skin and respiratory tract and is toxic to bees.
What is Cannabitriol (CBT)?
It is time we dig deeper into the world of cannabinoids and bestow light on some names we haven’t mentioned yet. Let’s start off with the cannabinoid known as Cannabitriol (CBT). CBT, however, has had a lack in research since it was first discovered back in 1966.
2012 study shows that Cannabinoids may help the elderly
A study from 2012 shows that cannabinoids improve the efficiency of mitochondria and remove damaged brain cells.
The study was conducted by Andras Biokei-Gorzo at the Institute of Molecular Psychiatry at the University of Bonn in Germany is suggesting that Cannabis (or the activation of the brain’s cannabinoid system) triggers the release of antioxidants, which act as a cleansing mechanism.
What is 2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG)?
2-AG (2-Arachidonoylglycerol) is an endocannabinoid that plays a part in the endocannabinoid system (ECS). With the ECS as part of the nervous system, 2-AG is a neurotransmitter that modulates the cells that it encounters.
How Does CBD Affect the Endocannabinoid System?
The endocannabinoid system plays a vital role in the human body by regulating our physiology, mood, and everyday experience. It is also known as the Biochemical Communication System in the human body. The endocannabinoid system simply refers to a collection of the receptors of a cell and its corresponding molecules.