Over the last several years, there’s been a demand for higher potency cannabis products. Recently, manufacturers have developed the methodology to purify certain cannabinoids, typically THC-A and CBD-A, into their…
SC LabsApril 16, 2018
Skunky, fruity, floral, the bouquet of smells associated with cannabis can be highly diverse and varied from cultivar to cultivar. This diversity comes from the fragrant molecules found in cannabis…
SC LabsFebruary 19, 2016
We’ve all heard of the “forgetful stoner”, and while some of us have better recall after excessive indulgence, others may have more difficulties. This is due to the modulation of…
SC LabsFebruary 6, 2015
What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an illness characterized by increased production of mucus and chronic inflammation of the airways resulting in reduced respiratory capacity. The two…
SC LabsNovember 26, 2014
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome and how is it diagnosed? Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS) is an ailment characterized by a variety of symptoms including abdominal pain, fatigue, inflammation, gas, bloating,…
SC LabsNovember 12, 2014
What are migraines? Throbbing, pulsating, and excruciatingly painful, migraine headaches can be debilitating and affect over 23 million people in the US alone. Migraine headaches are recurrent headaches that typically…
SC LabsSeptember 24, 2014
To date two different cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2, have been identified. Knockout mice for both of these cannabinoid receptors have been created however these mice still exhibit behavioral, biochemical,…
SC LabsJuly 30, 2014
The Endocannabinoid System in Stress-Related Psychiatric Illness What is the endocannabinoid system (ECS)? For centuries cannabis has been used for relief from stress and anxiety suggesting that the compounds found…
SC LabsJuly 24, 2014
What is PTSD? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can arise when a person experiences a traumatic or life-threatening event. In these situations our body activates its…
SC LabsMay 15, 2014