When it comes to testing, we know the success of your business relies on defensible data. As an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, SC Labs follows a strict protocol for Laboratory…
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 Labs interviews Roy Upton of the American Herbal Pharmacopeia. Roy co-authored the AHP's Cannabis Monograph. What is a monograph? The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia® develops qualitative and therapeutic monographs on…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…