In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, a syringe loaded with a dose of CBD oil is shown in a research laboratory at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. TORONTO -- When it comes to cannabis and health, buzzwords abound: CBD and THC are chief among them, as well as the endocannabinoid system, which is the body's network of receptors that these cannabis compounds unlock.
"We found that ginger is really powerful in this system, we found echinacea and clove is powerful in the system," says Morello, suggesting the endocannabinoid system got its name because cannabis was an early discovery in unlocking its potential. There are also supplements to support cognition, sleep and ease stress by way of Endo Brain, Endo Sleep and Endo Calm, none of which contain CBD.
In the beauty category, Gloss.ME Cannabis Sativa Oil Hair Serum, designed to strengthen hair with hemp seed oil, offers the assurance that: "Gloss.ME will not make you high, as there is no CBD or THC in this hair serum." "Extraordinary claims really do demand extraordinary evidence," says Milloy, professor of cannabis science at the University of British Columbia.
"Like a lot of these herbal preparations, if individuals have health concerns that they are looking to address, their first thought should be their health-care provider. The reality here is that the science is not settled and people are making a lot of claims."