Welcome to the first of a series of science insights on plants with medical properties that have been used traditionally for hundreds of years. In this episode Viola introduces Morinda Citrifolia or as it is most commonly...
Cannabis is often compared to alcohol or cigarettes in various articles, studies and campaigns. Alcohol and cigarettes are more familiar to the average person than cannabis and comparing something that is legal, and generally...
Hip fractures Each year, 1.6 million hip fractures occur according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, increasing to 6.4 million by 2050, due the overall ageing of the population worldwide.[1,2] Hip fractures are serious concerns...
In this episode we explore the properties of a lesser known cannabinoid & its therapeutic potential: the acid form of THC, THC acid. In its raw form, Cannabis sativa’s main constituent is D9-THCa, the...
Pain in the eye? Pain perception is a critical self-defence mechanism for the body. It tells us to steer clear of adverse stimuli — think of a hand over a flame. Ocular pain, a source of acute...
