4 Differences Between CBD and THC

Of the more than 100 different cannabinoids so far identified in cannabis plants like hemp, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most abundant and best understood. Cannabinoids are a class of compounds unique to cannabis. Because they mimic the body’s own endocannabinoids, they are able to interact with our endocannabinoid system and alter neurotransmitter
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What is the Difference Between Cannabinoids and Cannabidiol?

As you set out to learn more about cannabidiol (CBD) and its properties, it’s not uncommon to find yourself confused over many of the terms related to the compound. Often times, people have a challenging time understanding how cannabidiol differs from cannabinoids, two commonly used terms that share spelling similarities and are often used interchangeably.
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Evidence Shows CBD Reduces Negative Long-Term Risks of THC

A new study has found evidence that the non-psychoactive compound cannabidiol (CBD) may protect adolescents against the long-term psychiatric risks of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Neuroscientists at Indiana University found that CBD possesses properties that protect against symptoms like impaired memory caused by THC in adolescent mice. While CBD does not
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Study Finds Cannabinoids May Help Ease Nerve Pain

A new study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has found evidence that cannabinoids may be effective for reducing neuropathic pain. A team of 11 researchers from the VA Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health and Science University reviewed the findings of 27 previously published studies that investigated cannabinoids and chronic
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Are Cannabinoids Beneficial for Macular Degeneration? Here’s What Research Says

Affecting more than 10 million Americans, macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease caused by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina. Studies suggest that cannabinoids possess neuroprotective properties that may potentially be beneficial for maintaining retinal health. What is Macular Degeneration? Macular degeneration, also referred to as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is
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Study Discovers Cannabinoids May Help Treat Psoriasis

In continued observation of Psoriasis Awareness Month, today ECHO investigates the findings of a study published in the Journal of Dermatological Science that examines whether plant-derived cannabinoids can play a role in the treatment of psoriasis. Affecting approximately 7.5 million people in the United States, psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the immune system
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Cannabinoids Beneficial for COPD? A Look at the Research

Affecting millions of Americans, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of chronic inflammatory lung diseases that obstruct airflow from the lungs and make it difficult to breathe. The term COPD typically includes two main progressive lung conditions – emphysema and chronic bronchitis. While there’s no cure for the disease as of yet, treatments
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Are Cannabinoids Beneficial for Treating Sjögren’s Syndrome?

Over recent weeks, ECHO has received several inquiries from community members about whether cannabinoids hold any therapeutic potential for Sjögren’s syndrome. Findings do suggest that cannabinoids are beneficial for treating autoimmune disorders and are effective for managing the symptoms those diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome typically face. Cannabinoids are natural compounds found in the stalks, seeds
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How Similar are Plant-Derived Cannabinoids to Endocannabinoids?

Cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) are derived from the stalks and seeds of cannabis plants like hemp. Once absorbed, these cannabinoids interact with our body’s natural systems to promote balance. The reason they’re able to elicit balancing properties is because they share a similar chemical makeup to endocannabinoids, which are synthesized on demand by the body.
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Cannabinoids for Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s the Evidence

While more clinical research needs to be conducted, findings in preclinical studies on the potential benefits of cannabinoids for preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease are promising. Scientists have found in animal or cultural studies suggesting that cannabinoids may help inhibit the progression of the disease. Alzheimer’s is thought to be associated with a buildup of
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Study Finds Cannabinoid Beneficial for Inhibiting Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease

Findings in a study suggest that the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is effective at slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Neuroscientists from the University of South Florida used a cellular model of Alzheimer’s disease to find that small doses of THC effectively inhibit the production of amyloid-beta proteins, considered to be hallmarks of the disease. In
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Study Finds Low Levels of Cannabinoids Help Relieve Stress

Findings in a new study suggest that lower doses of a major cannabinoid are effective at relieving stress and helping one relax. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and the University of Chicago, IL, investigated the effects of a particular cannabinoid – tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – on stress levels.
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Cannabinoids: Where Do They Come From?

Cannabinoids are a class of active chemical compounds that interact with cannabinoid receptors throughout our body to help encourage homeostasis and balance. These cannabinoid receptors are part of the endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for regulating many physiological processes, including pain management, immune response, sleep, appetite, and mood. Through interactions with cannabinoid receptors – particularly
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Cannabinoids Reverse Aging Processes in Brain, New Study Shows

Findings in a new study by German and Israeli researchers suggest that cannabinoids may effectively reverse age-related memory loss. The study, conducted by investigators at the University of Bonn and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, found that regular treatments of a particular cannabinoid caused older mice to have equal memory performance and learning capacities as
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Here’s Why It’s Not Possible to Fatally Overdose on Cannabinoids

There has never been a death due to cannabinoid overdose in all of recorded history. It’s not possible to fatally overdose on cannabinoids, and here’s an explanation why: Cannabinoids interact with cannabinoid receptors before being degraded by enzymes. These cannabinoid receptors are found throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems and the immune system. More
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