Effects of coir-based media on the performance of Cannabis plants
Coir is widely utilized by numerous cannabis companies worldwide due to its ease of use for fertigation, feeding, and management. The primary horticultural products available are coir fiber, coir pith, and coir chips/chunks. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between these three subproducts and their suitability for cannabis plants: Coir Fiber: […]
Researchers Identify Mechanism Behind CBD’s Anti-inflammatory Effects
In a recent study, researchers have gained critical insight into the mechanism behind cannabinoids, with a particular focus on the non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD and how it works to reduce inflammation, New Atlas reports. Inflammation is responsible for everything from skin breakouts (hence CBD’s presence in beauty products) to medical conditions such as asthma, autoimmune disease, […]
Researchers Explore Psilocybin’s Antidepressant Effects, How it Disrupts Brain Connectivity
In a recently published preprint study, entitled “Psilocybin desynchronizes brain networks,” researchers analyze the comparison between psilocybin and the default mode network (DMN) of the brain. “Psilocybin-driven desynchronization was observed across [the] association cortex but strongest in the default mode network (DMN), which is connected to the anterior hippocampus and thought to create our sense […]
Research Confirms That Serotonergic Antidepressants Like SSRIs, SNRIs Can Decrease Psilocybin’s Effects
A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that serotonergic antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs can decrease psilocybin’s effects, Psychedelic Spotlight reports. Serotonergic antidepressants are often the first avenue for treating depression and include household names such as Prozac and Zoloft. The research, published in June of 2023, comes from an online retrospective […]
Study: Most Users Experience Little to No Psychedelic Effects from THC-O-Acetate
Understanding cannabinoids is a key element of understanding cannabis as a whole, and while even the most novice consumers are generally familiar with the staples like THC and CBD, the cannabinoid world has gotten notably more complex with the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill and the booming hemp-derived cannabinoid market that followed. A number […]
The Effects of HHC | High Times
HHC is a chemical compound found in some cannabis and hemp strains. HHC has a similar structure to THC, but interacts differently in the body. When HHC enters the body, it binds to receptors in the brain and nervous system known as CB1 and CB2, which regulate many body functions. It can result in feelings […]