The Science Behind Medicinal Cannabis with Jason Wilson

Published: Jan. 4, 2021, 8 p.m.

Science educator, Jason Wilson is the host of The Curious About Cannabis Podcast which answers questions about the world\u2019s most controversial plant \u2013 Cannabis. In this episode, Wilson provides an in-depth history lesson on Cannabinoid science, as well as the use of Cannabis extracts for medicinal purposes and the future of Cannabis research.

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Highlights:

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Jason\u2019s journey to Cannabinoid research (1:30)
\nA history lesson on Cannabinoid science (14:00)
\nExamining endocannabinoid derangement and supplementation with phytocannabinoids (36:00)
\nThe entourage effect (45:00)
\nLesser known and emerging cannabinoids (55:00)
\nMedicinal cannabis (1:02:00)
\nDirections for future research (1:14:00)

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Jason Wilson\u2019s book \u2013 Curious About Cannabis: A Scientific Introduction to the World's Most Controversial Plant - https://www.cacpodcast.com/book.html#/