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Cannabis trichomes: what you need to know

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  Cannabis trichomes: what you need to know WHAT MARIJUANA LIGHT TRICHOMAS ARE, HOW TO OBSERVE THEM AND WHAT INFORMATION CANNABIS FLOWERS GIVE US ABOUT US. If you have a passion for  light weed  , you will surely have heard    of cannabis trichomes  , hardly observable with the naked eye but extremely important for the plant and flowers of  Hemp   Sativa  L.     But what are the trichomes and where are they found?  What are their functions in the  cannabis  plant ?      Today we will answer these and other questions, clarifying your possible doubts about them. Let's get started right away! Trichomes: what are they and what is their function? In cannabis, trichomes are tiny growths that grow on the entire hemp plant similar to tiny mushrooms rather than hairs.   Their function is to  attract beneficial insects, ward off parasites and protect the plant from UV rays and atmospheric agents. ...

Cannabidiol inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication

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  Cannabidiol inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication      Researchers in the United States conducted research in March 2021 on the causes of acute respiratory disease in human lung cells. SARS-CoV-2 is the agent responsible for the coronavirus pandemic that poses a threat to global public health and the world economy. Dr. Marsha Rosner  from the  University of Chicago in Illinois and her colleagues found that cannabidiol (CBD) and its metabolite 7-OH-CBD is a potent antagonist and that during research it blocked the replication of SARS- CoV-2 in epithelial cells of the lung. "CBD inhibited viral gene expression and reversed many of the effects the virus has on host gene expression." Research published at the  National Center for Biotechnology Information    confirms that SARS-CoV-2 severe acute respiratory syndrome is responsible for over three million deaths in the past year alone.   SARS   -CoV-2, related to severe acute respir...

Cannabis and alcohol, what happens when taken together

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Cannabis and alcohol, what happens when taken together  Cannabis and alcohol , what happens when taken together What happens if we take cannabis and alcohol?  It is not uncommon for young children and adults to consume alcohol and   cannabis    at the same time. In this article we try to understand what the effects on the body may be and what  risks  are involved.     Mix of alcohol and cannabis , better known as crossfading  Crossfading  is an English  term used to refer to a mix of multiple substances, specifically alcohol and marijuana with THC (other than  legal cannabis).  While for some it seems to be a mystical experience, there are many who experience  less than desirable effects  .         Normally, if a person uses it occasionally, in the states where the law allows it, it should not incur major problems or secondary effects.  However, it is good to be cautious and eva...