Cannabis Basics
- THC and CBD fundamentals
- Medical cannabis basics
- Patient rights and safety
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Cannabis Education Hub
Evidence-based cannabis education for patients, caregivers, and wellness seekers
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CBD Education
- What CBD is and how it works
- Potential wellness benefits
- Finding quality products
Dosing (CannaMath)
- Understanding milligrams
- Starting low and going slow
- Tracking your response
Consumption Methods
- Inhalation, edibles and tinctures
- Topicals and transdermal options
- Timing and onset
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
- The entourage effect
- Aromas and plant compounds
- Matching goals to profiles
Cooking With Cannabis
- Infusions and kitchen safety
- Homemade cannabis coconut oil
- Consistent edible dosing
Holistic Treatment
CBD — What Does it Do & Help With?
You've heard of it — but what does it do and how does it help? CBD works with your body's endocannabinoid system to support health in a wide range of ways.
CBD Benefits
- Relieves Pain & Anxiety
- Reduces Blood Sugar Levels
- Reduces Inflammation
- Helps with Sleep
- Slows Bacteria Growth
- Promotes Bone Growth
- Suppresses Muscle Spasms
- Inhibits Cancer Cell Growth
- Neuro-Protective Properties
- Reduces Seizures & Convulsions
- Balances Immune System Function
- Reduces Risk of Artery Blockage
- Reduces Nausea & Vomiting
- Treats Psoriasis
- Vasorelaxant
CBD Benefits Wheel
See how CBD and related cannabinoids each target specific health benefits.
Spectrum Wheel: Cannabinoids & What They Help
Each cannabinoid targets different conditions — from Pain & Sleep to Neurological, Gastrointestinal, Mental Health, and more.
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Plant Medicine
Terpenes & Your Health
Terpenes are found in many foods and plants — cannabis and hemp included. They contain powerful medicinal properties that work alongside cannabinoids to enhance your wellness.
Terpene Wheel
Each terpene has unique aromas, effects, and medical benefits — and is found in everyday foods and plants.
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Medicinal Properties of Terpenes
Anticancer
Antimicrobial
Antifungal
Antiviral
Antihyperglycemic
Analgesic
Anti-inflammatory
Antiparasitic
Key Terpenes in Cannabis
- Myrcene: Sedating, relaxing — found in mango, thyme, lemongrass
- Limonene: Elevates mood, stress relief — found in citrus rinds, juniper
- Pinene: Memory retention, alertness — found in pine needles, sage
- Linalool: Calming, sedating — found in lavender, citrus, rosewood
- Caryophyllene: Anti-inflammatory — found in pepper, cloves, oregano
- Humulene: Suppresses appetite — found in hops, coriander
Medical Cannabis
Conditions Cannabis Can Help
Sleep
Sleep is a huge contributor to our overall health — it improves brain performance and mood. Studies show that a low dosage of combined cannabinoids aids in falling asleep faster and helps reduce pain throughout the night.
Chronic Pain
Patients suffering from chronic pain caused by diabetes, cancer, MS, HIV, and other diseases have been turning to medical marijuana as a way to treat pain without addictive pharmaceutical medications.
PTSD
Patients suffering with PTSD have been finding relief from many symptoms with the use of cannabis, including anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia.
Cancer
The active components of the marijuana plant — cannabinoids — have shown to inhibit tumor growth and kill cancer cells in lab testing. Cannabis also helps suppress the side effects of cancer treatment.
Seizures
Medical marijuana contains antispasmodic qualities which relax muscles and has shown to be an effective treatment for seizures. Marijuana oils rich in CBD are the preferred method for treatment.
Neurological Conditions
Cannabinoids have shown promise for conditions including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Tourette's, and Epilepsy by supporting neuroprotection and reducing inflammation.
Workshop topics
- Cannabis 101 for patients and caregivers
- CBD, THC and the endocannabinoid system
- CannaMath: finding your dose
- Terpenes and cannabinoids
- Cooking with cannabis
- Medical cannabis licensing guidance