MODULE:
Cannabis Chemovars: Indica, Sativa, hybrids ands the importance of terpenes
Unlocking the Essentials: Navigating the Basics of Medical Cannabis
$129.00
This module provides an in-depth understanding of cannabis chemovars, critiques the standard indica-sativa classification, highlights the importance of terpenes, and advocates for personalised, patient-centred cannabis treatment strategies.
Module Description
This module dives into cannabis chemovars, emphasising their importance in medical treatment. It debunks indica/sativa myths, highlighting terpenes and unique chemical profiles for effective care. Focusing on genetics and patient needs, the module explores breeding, terpenes' effects, and personalised chemovar selection for optimal outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the significance of cannabis chemovars in therapeutic applications.
- Dismiss the common misconceptions about the indica and sativa categorisations of cannabis.
- Recognise the importance of terpenes and diverse chemical profiles of cannabis in patient treatment.
- Appreciate the genetic diversity of cannabis and differentiate between genotype and phenotype.
- Critique the standard taxonomy of cannabis (indica and sativa) and understand the need for a focus on specific chemical profiles.
- Comprehend the role of various terpenes like Myrcene, Caryophyllene, and Limonene in therapeutic outcomes of cannabis.
- Acknowledge the necessity of patient-centred care in cannabis treatment.
- Develop personalised treatment strategies based on patient history, cannabis usage experience, and desired outcomes.
- Utilise a chemovar selection method that first considers the dominant cannabinoid and then refines by terpene profile.
Module Contributors
Emily Rigby
Cannabis Horticulture Expert, Australia
This Module is Designed for
- Doctors
- Pharmacists
- Nurses
- Patients
- Curious individuals
Certification Details
After completing this module and passing the exam, you will receive a digital certificate and confirmation of your CME credits (if relevant)
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