KZN Landraces Have High Presence of ‘Appetite Suppressing’ Cannabis Compound, THCV
A distinctive feature of African sativas is the presence of THCV, and KwaZulu Natal is a strong candidate for THCV-forward expressions. That’s according to a deep dive by the Landrace Sativa team, who report that apart from THC, minor cannabinoids CBG and CBC also feature in what’s commonly known as ‘Durban Poison’.
African Cultural Heritage Trust Project to Reintroduce Landrace Genetics to the Communities that Lost Them
In the face of growing threats to South Africa’s landrace varieties, the African Cultural Heritage Trust has initiated a bold programme to reintroduce indigenous cannabis genetics back into the communities they came from. Working with Druids Garden, the Trust has original genetic material dating back to the late 1940’s.
TUT/CSIR Cannabis Hub’s Landrace Project: Turning Indigenous Biomass into Value-Added Products
Professor David Katerere’s team at the Cannabis Hub has launched a landrace research project that seeks to document and commercialize local seed heritage. Among the Hub’s aims is to upskill indigenous farmers in agro-processing so they can add value to landrace biomass.
South Africa’s Overlooked Heritage: The Rich Medicinal Value of Our Indigenous Landraces
South Africa’s cannabis landraces hold significant medicinal properties that are only just being discovered. In fact, researchers are still determining how many indigenous landraces there are, with the African Cultural Heritage Trust having identified up to 40 different strains across all nine provinces.
Humans Have Been Using Mind-Altering Plant Material Since They Began Farming
Humans began regularly using psychoactive substances around the same time as they began to domesticate plants. This has emerged from dental analysis of human remains found in Indonesia, dating back around 13 000 years, which show wear-and-tear associated with the consistent chewing mind-altering betel nuts.
Cannabis Stops the Twitching and Helps the Sleep in People Suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome
A Spanish study has found that cannabis assists in the treatment of restless leg syndrome. The effective treatment against this condition, in which twitching leg muscles hinder sleep, was a cannabis spray with a ratio of 2,7 mg THC to 2,5 mg CBD
TUT’s Cannabis Hub Steps Up Specialized Support to Move Cannabis Product from Farmer to Pharma
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Cannabis and Hemp Research Hub recently relaunched its Research and Innovation Platform as it gears up to assist cannabis farmers and entrepreneurs connect their commercial strategiees with scientific innovation.
Morocco’s BluePearl Seeds Builds on Local Genetics to Launch New Certified Seed Campaign
Morocco is introducing a certified seed campaign after years of researching which varietals perform best for farmers and regulated markets. PearlBlue Seeds has been working on developing and stabilizing local genetics as a foundation for the local commercial industry.
CBD May Help Athletes Perform Better and Help Them Recover from Hard Exercise
The evidence-based therapeutic benefits of cannabis are increasingly finding their way into the world of sport. The latest study in this field shows that CBD may enhance performance and act as an effective ‘post-exercise recovery tool’ because of its anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties.
Cannabis Flower, Leaves and Stalks Hold Medical Benefits, Now Scientists Say Don’t Discard the Roots
The roots of cannabis plants might be commonly treated as waste, but a new scientific review suggests they may be an underutilized source of bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic applications similar to the flower they help nourish.