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Improved Long-Term Preservation of Cannabis Inflorescence by Utilizing Integrated Pre-Harvest Hexanoic Acid Treatment and Optimal Post-Harvest Storage Conditions
Abstract The effort to maintain cannabinoid and terpene levels in harvested medicinal cannabis inflorescence is crucial, as many studies demonstrated a significant concentration decrease in these compounds during the drying, curing, and storage steps. [...]
Postharvest Drying and Curing Affect Cannabinoid Contents and Microbial Levels in Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
Abstract Postharvest operations affect the yield and quality of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.). This study aimed to investigate the postharvest drying and curing effects on the key quality and safety indicators of cannabinoid-type [...]
LED light modifies plant architecture, physiological parameters and cannabinoid content in three varieties of Cannabis sativa L.
Abstract Changes in the light spectrum elicit responses in development and secondary metabolite biosynthesis and storage. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of two light sources on the physiological and [...]
Solid-State Microwave Drying for Medical Cannabis Inflorescences: A Rapid and Controlled Alternative to Traditional Drying
Introduction As the medical use of Cannabis is evolving there is a greater demand for high-quality products for patients. One of the main steps in the manufacturing process of medical Cannabis is drying. Most [...]
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High Cannabigerol Hemp Extract Moderates Colitis and Modulates the Microbiome in an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Model
Abstract Cannabis sativa L. has a long history of medicinal use, particularly for gastrointestinal diseases. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) report using cannabis to manage their symptoms, despite little data to support the [...]
Ethephon application stimulats cannabinoids and plastidic terpenoids production in Cannabis sativa at flowering stage
Abstract We studied the effect of ethephon on levels of the major cannabinoids (tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol) and chlorophyll, carotenoids and α-tocopherol in Cannabis sativa at productive stage. Results revealed that ethephon increased THC content [...]
Secondary Terpenes in Cannabis sativa L.: Synthesis and Synergy
Abstract Cannabis is a complex biosynthetic plant, with a long history of medicinal use. While cannabinoids have received the majority of the attention for their psychoactive and pharmacological activities, cannabis produces a diverse array [...]
The Neurotherapeutic Arsenal in Cannabis sativa: Insights into Anti-Neuroinflammatory and Neuroprotective Activity and Potential Entourage Effects
Abstract Cannabis, renowned for its historical medicinal use, harbours various bioactive compounds—cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. While major cannabinoids like delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) have received extensive scrutiny for their pharmacological properties, emerging evidence underscores [...]