Α-LINOLENIC ACID
Alpha linolenic acid is one of the fatty acids that are part of Omega 3 and is naturally present in some foods.
Among the main actions of this acid is the vasoprotective one.
BEDROCAN
Dutch company now commonly understood as a global company. Among the first companies to put pharmacological inflorescences with a different CBD/THC ratio on the market.
ORGANIC (CANNABIS)
Cannabis grown with natural criteria without fertilizers or chemical fertilizers. Currently, to be defined as “organic”, the plant must be certified by a relevant body.
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER
In jargon shea butter.
WEAKENED (CANNABIS)
The term “weakened cannabis” refers to the feminized inflorescences of cannabis sativa L. of seeds certified by the European community, therefore what, to date, is marketed as light. This is to be in line with 242/2016 which indicates a maximum limit of 0.2% THC with a margin of up to 0.6%. Currently, with the Supreme Court ruling of February 1st, the maximum ceiling has been raised to 0.6%.
CARYOPHYLLENE
Caryophyllene is a naturally occurring molecule from which the oil present in some products is extracted.
CBD
Acronym for CBD. Cannabidiol is one of approximately 120 cannabinoids present in cannabis resins. Currently known for its nutritional and therapeutic qualities.
GEL AND OINTMENT (DIFFERENCE)
The ointment, technically positioned in “layers”, penetrates more slowly than the gel which manages to pass through the pores.
FEMALE INFLORESCENCE
Female hemp flower. Currently, resins from this type of plant are used for most commercial, recreational and medical uses.
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL
More commonly called tea tree oil
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL
More commonly called almond oil.
SATIVA (CANNABIS)
Adjective linked to the Latin scientific term cannabis. It indicates the nature of the plant’s genetics and means “useful” (Linnaeus 1753).
This is because its use since the time of Emperor Shen Nong has always been directed towards utility purposes: fabrics, ropes, bricks and so on.
THC
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. Psychoactive molecule present in every cannabis flower in the form of resin. It is the only cannabinoid currently listed as a narcotic at an international level and in Italy in TB. I and II of 309/1990.
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT
In common jargon called ginger root extract.