On the occasion of World AIDS Day, we share with you a brief overview of the activism for the decriminalization of cannabis use undertaken by people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

You are not a robot! Remember that in order to purchase medicines (whether derived from cannabis or not) it is necessary to pay attention to personal data What do you need to create your account on (botica)n?

El cultivo de cannabis medicinal es una práctica rigurosa y sigue diversos protocolos. Existen muchos factores para determinar un mejor desarrollo de la planta, así como la extracción de una mayor cantidad de cannabinoides y obtención de un medicamento seguro.

Epilepsy is a complex brain disease. It is characterized by abnormality in neuronal networks and manifests itself through seizures, which can be motor, autonomic and/or behavioral. Epileptic seizures are episodic and brief. In most cases it is not clear what triggers them (3).
With a prevalence of 0.62-0.75 % in dogs and 1-3 % in cats (3,9,12), epilepsy is recognized as the most common chronic neurological disorder in these species.

In this month we did not register any progress in the cannabis industry in our country, but this does not mean that in October 2021 there will be no good news to celebrate. There has been talk about the expansion of international markets, investments and market trends. In the United States, there is the possibility that in New York, patients suffering from epilepsy will be able to access cannabis-based treatments in a simpler way. At the same time, countries such as Colombia continue to set a standard in the business sector with the high number of exports. Below, we present what has attracted the most attention in recent weeks.

Veterinarians can prescribe cannabis medicines. We are included in the General Health Law (LGS) and its regulations on medical cannabis.

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have become the first edition to allow the use of cannabidiol (CBD), a substance derived from the cannabis plant. This is no small matter. It precedes a complex political debate that has put athletes such as Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt and recently sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson in check. The decision to approve the use of CBD is not spontaneous. More and more athletes around the world are using it for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, as it is an effective substitute for opioids.

While July was one of the least eventful months in terms of legislative developments, the cannabis industry presented some important good news on the commercial and technology development side in 2021.

Te contamos qué son los terpenos y cuál es su función en las plantas de cannabis.

#ICANHelps: In case you missed our blog dedicated to cannabis species, we put together this chart with the differences between two types of cannabis that you usually find in Google searches: Indica and sativa.

Cats possess an endocannabinoid system and may be candidates for treatment with CBD and other cannabinoids. Based on multiple research studies, it is known that they can help treat the following conditions:

Medical cannabis for pets is "good in theory," says Dr. Robin Downing, veterinarian and hospital director at the Downing Center for Animal Pain Management in Windsor, Colo. Like us, dogs have cannabinoid receptors, so there is a scientific basis for thinking that cannabis could help them with some of the same ailments we humans suffer from.

The 2021 cannabis industry kicks off! In the first days of January, we present you a brief list of facts to consider for the cannabis agenda this year. We highlight the publication of the medical cannabis regulation in our country and the role that some African countries will play in the growth of this global sector. Here are the details of the month's good news.

It's already September and we're getting closer and closer to the US presidential elections! While we analyze what role the plant will play on voters, this month we have had some surprising news such as the drone in Tel Aviv and the cannabis treatment for elephants in Warsaw.

We close one more month! We have concluded our First International Course "Present and Future of Cannabis in the Health Area". Thanks to the participation of professionals and an interested and committed public, during two weekends we acquired comprehensive knowledge about the plant: History, endocannabinoid system, medical treatments (in human and non-human patients), research methodology and regulatory frameworks. We also spent a few hours with free workshops to enhance our learning about the uses of medical cannabis.

On June 19, 2017, the reform to the General Health Law and the Federal Criminal Code to regulate pharmacological derivatives of cannabis entered into force.

Ingesting cannabis in food or drink is an alternative to inhaling smoke or vapor from the combustion of its dried flower (e.g. cigars, bongs or vapes). Inhalation causes a faster effect, but damages the respiratory system.

CBD and THC are the two main phytocannabinoids in the cannabis plant. THC is mainly responsible for the high sensation of marijuana, however, it has great potential as a treatment for various diseases.

Seniors are special needs patients, certainly a group that can benefit from medical cannabis or marijuana. Cannabis can help treat seniors with fewer risks than many current medications.

Did you know that several of the properties of medical marijuana or cannabis can help treat diseases of the elderly? As we age we lose some functions, and cannabis can help counteract some of these effects. Learn more in this text.