CANNABIS THOUGHT LEADERS
Knowledge is power. Arm yourself with the understanding of cannabis, cannabinoids, and how it works with your body.
Cannabis is a cultivated plant known for its healing and wellness benefits, with its earliest recorded use dating as far back as 500 BC. The cannabis plant contains a multitude of elements known to help alleviate pain, anxiety, and inflammation, including:
• Cannabinoids – a group of natural chemicals with medical components that support appetite, memory, movement and pain.
• Flavonoids – a series of metabolites known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.
• Resin – a sticky substance found on the cannabis flower known to contain THC.
• Minerals – nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulphur).
• Sugar
The cannabis plant has two di{ferent classifications, hemp and marijuana:
• Hemp: A cannabis plant that contains less than 0.3% of THC – meaning it is unlikely that the plant has any psychoactive elements. Hemp is known for its diverse usage – from rope to textiles to paper. Also commonly known as industrial hemp.
• Marijuana: A cannabis plant that contains more than 0.3% of THC, creating psychoactive and euphoric elements that promote recreational consumption.
While there are over 100 cannabinoids, the two most common cannabinoids are Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD).