Researchers have found that cannabis can affect the immune system. So, who did not ask the question of whether the herb can also help with AIDS or other autoimmune diseases? It is no longer a secret that THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) interact with the endocannabinoid system of our body and are therefore capable of […]
For millennia in eastern medicine the hemp plant has been used to treat women’s ailments; western medicine is discovering the cannabinoids pharmacology; women are more sensitive to cannabis, more susceptible to effects, abuse dependence and relapse. CBD in women life This sexual dimorphic effect is related to estrogen secretion: gonadal hormones and the endocannabinoid system […]
Our AlphaCAT test kit presented by Open Access Gouvernement. In this article it presents the AlphaCAT cannabinoid test kit as a testing solution for the cannabis industry in US, Europe and the rest of the world as a recognized standards which is robust and standardized. Regulation and quality control for the medical cannabis industry The […]
People around the world nowadays, consume more and more Cannabidiol (CBD) oil products. We can find CBD oil produced with different types of oils as carriers for CBD. Cannabidiol (CBD), ECS and its synergy with extra virgin Olive Oil Currently on the market 2 types of oil are being used broadly : the first one […]
The Endocannabinoid System ( ECS ) has been uncovered about twenty years ago after the discovery of Δ9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) , its synthesis and specific mode of action (psychoactivity) ( Mechoulam 1964) ,the discovery of the cannabinoid receptors CB1 (Howlett 1986) and CB2 (Munro 1993) and the identification of the 2 ligands Anandamide (AEA Devane […]
Alpha-CAT extend its product range by offering you some new CBD oils concentrated at 10%. We want to make sure everyone has access to high-quality CBD whatever their needs. These oils are produced with always the same high and strict standards. Pesticide-free premium oils grown in Europe. As usual, each extraction includes the full spectrum of […]
A new combination of phyto cannabinoids devoid of psychoactive effects is starting to interest research, it is the combination of CBD and CBG. Phyto cannabinoids (molecules that are found especially in the plant Cannabis sativa L.) act on our endocannabinoid system in their own way. CBD (cannabinol) for example, will stimulate an enzyme called […]
CBG, or cannabigerol, is usually found in low concentrations in hemp (often less than 1%), which is why it is commonly referred to as a “minor cannabinoid”. It is therefore not surprising that cannabigerol (CBG) is not highlighted, unlike its well-known counterparts THC and CBD. Nevertheless, the more research advances the more we realize that […]
Why using cannabinoids for chronic pain ? Phytocannabinoids have been extensively used throughout history for various therapeutic purposes, particularly analgesic. However, the cannabinoid circuitry is relatively young, with only 20 years since its first characterization by the pioneering studies of Raphael Mechoulam, whose discoveries conveyed these chemicals from traditional home remedies to pharmacological investigation. […]
CBD’s sum up ! Here at Alpha-CAT we came up with an infographic which sums up a few things to know about CBD : What is CBD When and how to use it A summary table to help you define how to begin with your dosage (specific to our products) Feel free to share […]
