Cannabinoids In Juiced Cannabis

Yesterday I blogged on a little experiment being done at StateWide Collective. The juicing of cannabis leaves may have nutritional benefits, but the claims to their being 500 – 1000 mg of cannabinoids in 25 large leaves is just ridiculous.

The prior claims from many has been that this VERY large dose of cannabinoids in their Acid form are non-psychoactive(true), cross the blood brain barrier (not known or ever shown in any tracer studies) and help kill cancer cells. It is difficult to know all the effects of the Acid forms of the cannbinoids and certainly there are a number of great benefits, but HOW MUCH CANNABIS IS IN A DRINK?

So, back to the experiment. The 30 leaves are now nearly 100% dry and photo is below:

Are we to believe that there are 500-1000 mg of CBD and THC in these leaves? Does this make sense to anyone? If one is believes that there are even 500 mg in these leaves, one must believe that these leaves could produce one gram of great hash. As this is Omrita, we would expect around a 1.5:1 CBD-A:THC-A ratio. So, one would EXPECT around 300 mg of CBD-A and 200 mg of THC-A.

The leaves are now on their way to the lab at The Werc Shop, and by tomorrow we will have the answer.

My best GUESS, is that it will be WAY, WAY, WAY less than 500 mg – let alone 1000 mg. I expect around 7 mg of total cannabinoid acids. Perhaps 4.5 mg/gram CBD-A and 3 mg/gram THC-A. So, I am guessing the lab results, which I will post, will show around 7 mg OF TOTAL CANNABINOIDS. Not very much.

Stay tuned….

Author

Allan Frankel, MD Dr Allan Frankel is one of the few physicians in the US who truly understands Cannabis as a medicine. All treatments suggested have been well studied. Every patient seen by Dr Frankel is given a personally created Treatment Plan created with the patient's specific issues defined. Plant medicine requires "tuning" of the dosing. Dr Frankel works with his patients thru a messaging portal. The use of this portal, allows quick and simple follow up contact with Dr Frankel. Patients are not charged for these messages, as this is how Dr Frankel has learned what he has learned. Follow up appointments in person or by phone/video are also available when needed

You Might Also Enjoy...

Trigeminal Neuralgia Or Neuropathy treated using CBD and THCa

Dr Frankel talks about Trigeminal Neuralgia and the positive effect he has seen cannabis have on patients dealing with it. Some feedback received by three recent patients is also included.

How I Lost My Testosterone and Became A Happier Man

Dr Frankel talks about his experience with prostate cancer therapies that have reduced his testosterone and the effect it has had on his life.

Rationing Health Care

With COVID, we have never been more aware of critical shortages of masks, ventilators, hospital beds, etc., all leading to rationing. In this BLOG, Dr Frankel, examines how rationing in our medical care is a much bigger problem than just face masks.

Acid vs Neutral Forms of Cannabis or What Did Cro-Magnon Man Know About Cannabis

There are "acid" and "neutral" forms of every cannabinoid molecule. Early man knew the difference and would either just eat the cannabis raw, or heat it to convert to the neutral or "active" forms of the cannabinoids.

Dr Frankel interviewed by cancer survivor and patient, Carolyn "Cookie" Bekkar

Cookie Bekkar is a cancer survivor and patient of Dr Frankel's. She has created a website to share her story, what worked well for her and as a resource help inspire/educate other patients.

Cannabis May Prevent COVID-19 Infections

Early studies in both Israel and Canada show findings consistent with CBD's effect on COVID-19's ability to take hold in the lungs or the gastrointestinal tract. If the receptors are reduced, the viral infection and pulmonary toxicity should be reduced.