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…
SC LabsMay 17, 2017
Beyond Aroma: Terpenes in Cannabis
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
Cannabis and Memory
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
Cannabis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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
Leaky Gut Syndrome: Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
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
Cannabinoids in the Management and Treatment of Migraines
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
Putative Cannabinoid Receptors: GPR18, GPR55, & GPR119
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 and Stress-Related Psychiatric Illness
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
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Endocannabinoid System
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
Why We Need Better Education, Labeling for Marijuana Edibles
By April M. Short The recent death of a 19-year-old exchange student has led to a surge of concerns about the safety and regulation of edible products in Colorado. Levy Thamba…
SC LabsMay 14, 2014