Which Is Better for Sleep? Cannabis and sleep have a complicated relationship. THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, can prompt feelings of relaxation and sedation, making it ideal for sleep. However, long-term use of THC can also lead to a decrease in the quality of sleep, leaving many users…
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Here at Preserve, we're changing the way we talk about cannabis and its effects. In this series we will discuss Terpenes and their benefits Terpenes: Caryophyllene What makes caryophyllene an intriguing terpene is its relationship with our endocannabinoid system, particularly, its ability to bind to CB2 receptors. Because of this, it…
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Here at Preserve, we're changing the way we talk about cannabis and its effects. In this series, we will discuss the Endocannabis System and its vital role in maintaining our physical and mental health. What Is The Endocannabinoid System? Perhaps the most important physiologic system involved in establishing and maintaining human…
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Cannabinoids Series: CBD has medicinal properties that are being studied by medical science researchers. Cannabidiol is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments. Well known as CBD, cannabidiol is one of over 100 chemical compounds called cannabinoids that are found in the cannabis plant (1). Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the…
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What Is CBG? Cannabigerol (CBG) is a type of cannabinoid obtained from the cannabis plant. It’s often referred to as the mother of all cannabinoids. This is because other cannabinoids are derived from cannabigerolic acid (CBGA), an acidic form of CBG. Other more common cannabinoids obtained from cannabis plants include…
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