Some say that cannabinoids are miracle molecules, but there are certain pitfalls that come with anything entitled as miracle. As we are all working in the cannabis industry we know a lot and here we are not talking about the chemistry. ... read more →
Body is a rather complex biological mechanism that has many systems working without us even noticing. Regulation of blood-flow, reflex system, sugar uptake and release, hormonal regulation – these are only several of those systems that tend to be presented at our school curricula, they are rather well understood specific systems. However, there are some systems working inside our bodies that are either a lot less understood or are far more complex, with endocannabinoid system being one of them. Let's explore it's purpose and importance and how it relates to phytocannabinoids?... read more →
Hemp industry currently is at an all time high (capital-wise) with booming CBG, THC and CBD products' branches. What is more, CBN, which is currently undergoing clinical trials for insomnia in Australia [1], is steadily stepping on it's own as a new wave of cannabinoid products. Beyond the aforementioned major cannabinoids there is also a vast choice of minor cannabinoids that have not yet gained so much attraction – THCV, CBDV, CBV, CBC, CBDP and others. And in such a high-paced market the choice of raw ingredient providers for a final goods manufacturer is virtually endless! Thus, how can one make a wise decision?... read more →
There are many ways and many sources of raw materials for making a product. Some brands get glorified by the repeatedly excellent quality of their products, whereas other brands are notoriously untrustworthy. The recipe for a successful brand is based on many things: great marketing, attractive packaging, rapid delivery, competing price, naturally sourced ingredients, good manufacturing practices and trustworthy analysis of both raw ingredients and final goods. And third-party testing is probably the most important factor in deciding if the final product is ready to hit the market! So what is it and why is it necessary?... read more →
Cannabidiol is one of the many cannabinoids found in hemp plant. Even though some articles claim that there is well over 100 of cannabinoids, CBD is one of the best described ones. Decades of research have revealed it's potential benefits, side effects, uses and even allowed pharmaceutical companies to develop medicinal treatments based on this molecule. So let's dive and explore this interesting compound!... read more →
There’s a lot of debate nowadays about the natural vs synthetic origins of minor cannabiniods. Naturally, various strains of cannabis plant produce ample amounts of THC, CBD and CBG. Whereas minor cannabinoids are trickier – there can be anywhere from 1% to untraceable amounts of them. ... read more →
Hemp is a multipotent plant that comes in handy anywhere from building (hempcrete) to textiles (hemp fabric) to medicine (THC in dronabinol and CBD in epidiolex). Cannabis plant contains plethora of various cannabinoids: THC, CBD, CBN, CBG, CBC and others. What is the difference between CBD, CBG and CBN? These three plus THC are major cannabinoids found in hemp.... read more →
CBD and CBG might sound like fun new acronyms, but they're actually two of the many chemical compounds found in cannabis plants. While both offer potential benefits, there are a few key differences between them.... read more →
If you missed the Cosmetic Ingredients Trade Show 2022 | In-Cosmetics Global in Paris, we at Sanobiotec are here to let you in on fascinating topics and trends regarding cannabinoids and their perspectives in the cosmetics industry which we gleaned in the fair. ... read more →
Tomas Kunstmonas, Head of Development at Sanobiotec, discusses the perspectives of rare cannabinoids, chemical synthesis advantages, and many other questions related to minor cannabinoids.... read more →