As a newcomer to medical cannabis, you're likely encountering a lot of unfamiliar terminology. One such term frequently discussed is 'terpenes.' Terpenes are a group of over 300 flavour chemicals found in the cannabis plant. Understanding the significance of terpenes is pivotal for patients beginning their plant medicine journey. In this blog, we'll discuss terpenes, exploring how these compounds can influence your experience with medical cannabis ..read more

Cannabinoids are drugs produced by the cannabis plant. THC and CBD are the most common, but cannabis naturally produces around 100 different cannabinoids, which all work together in synergy. In this article, we will explain what you need to know about cannabinoids as a new medical cannabis patient ..read more

In Australia, Medical Cannabis is only prescribed for use with a vaporiser, due to the harmful byproducts of combustion when cannabis is smoked. To avoid this, vaporisers heat plant material below the point of combustion, producing a vapour containing the active ingredients in cannabis. Vaporising offers many advantages to smoking, which we will cover in this article ..read more

Medical cannabis in Australia comes in two primary forms — flower and oil. Flower is the dried buds of the cannabis plant (commonly known as weed or marijuana), whereas cannabis oil is an oil-based extract of the plant designed for oral use. There are many differences in the effects of flower and oil which result from the method of ingestion and the active ingredients they contain. In this article we will cover the difference between cannabis flower and oil that you need to keep in mind as a new medical cannabis patient ..read more

Since legalisation in 2016, cannabis has become a popular treatment option for a range of medical conditions. However, one of the largest barriers to entry in 2023 is perception toward price. As a patient myself, I have faced the challenge of affording medical cannabis and understand the frustration that many patients experience. In this blog, I will share what you need to know about the costs associated with medical cannabis in Australia ..read more

For decades, the medical use of cannabis remained illegal. Decades of grassroots activism resulted in the legalisation of medical cannabis in 2016. Since then, medical cannabis has continued to become more accessible and there are a number of pathways available to patients to acquire a legal Medical Cannabis prescription in 2024. In this post, we’ll walk you through the process of getting a medical cannabis prescription in Australia, step-by-step ..read more

While there are various forms of Medical Cannabis available, the use of flower (also known as the "bud") is one of the most common methods.  In recent years, it’s even overtaken oil as the most prescribed form of medical cannabis treatment in Australia. With so much information available online, it can be overwhelming for patients to navigate and understand the nuances of Medical Cannabis flower. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know ..read more

Medical Cannabis can revolutionise life for somebody suffering from a chronic condition. However, there are some very real factors to be aware of when considering Medical Cannabis treatment. This blog will answer the 3 things any patient should know before seeing a doctor about Medical Cannabis ..read more

A common question asked by medical cannabis patients is: “What types of Medical Cannabis medicines are available in Australia?” Since legalisation in 2016, the answer to this question has changed a lot. So, allow me to walk you through the types of Medical Cannabis medication available in 2023 ..read more

The most popular way to consume Medical Cannabis in Australia is through an oral liquid, known as cannabis oil. CBD oil or cannabis oil is a medicine derived from the flower of the cannabis sativa plant, prescribed by practitioners for its potentially beneficial effects in various health conditions ..read more