Indica vs sativa: what prescribed patients should know
Indica and sativa began as botanical labels The terms Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica have a long botanical history. Modern commercial cannabis has been heavily crossed, while product language often uses “indica”, “sativa” and “hybrid” as broad market categories. That market shorthand is different from a measured chemical profile. What the labels do not reliably […]
How to read a strain page on MCPH and Strains
MCPH and Strains answer different questions MCPH explains medical-cannabis terminology and the evidence behind cannabinoids, terpenes and patient questions. Strains covers cultivar history, appearance, aroma and review-led discovery. Neither site can turn a cultivar name into a clinical prediction. Start with the prescribed product For a product in your possession, the dispensing label and batch […]
Medical cannabis oil vs flower: choosing between prescribed forms
Oil and flower use different routes Prescribed cannabis flower is usually heated in a vaporiser so cannabinoids are inhaled without burning the plant material. Cannabis oil is measured and taken orally or under the tongue, depending on the product instructions. The route changes how quickly effects begin, how long they may last and how a […]
THC:CBD ratios explained for prescribed patients
What a THC:CBD ratio describes A THC:CBD ratio compares the amount of THC with the amount of CBD in a product. A 1:1 preparation contains roughly equal amounts. A 20:1 preparation contains much more THC than CBD. The ratio does not reveal the dose. One milligram of THC with one milligram of CBD and ten […]
What are terpenes and why do they matter for prescribed patients
Terpenes describe part of the plant’s chemistry Terpenes are aromatic compounds made by cannabis and many other plants. They help create the smell and flavour of a product. Myrcene, beta-caryophyllene, limonene, linalool and pinene are among the names often reported for cannabis flower. More than one form of a terpene can exist. A name such […]
CBD vs THC in medical cannabis: what patients should know
THC and CBD are different cannabinoids THC and CBD are the two cannabinoids most often named on prescribed cannabis products. THC activates CB1 receptors and can cause intoxication and impairment. CBD does not produce the same intoxicating effect, but it is pharmacologically active and can cause side effects or medicine interactions. Calling CBD “medical” and […]
How to read an MCPH strain page
What an MCPH strain page is An MCPH strain page describes a cannabis chemovar name and what is known about its typical characteristics. It covers the cannabinoid and terpene profile commonly associated with that name, relevant research context, and practical patient considerations. It is not a product review. It is not a recommendation to use […]
What THC percentage means on a medical cannabis flower prescription
What the THC percentage on prescribed medical cannabis flower means, why it is not a dose, and what UK patients should ask their clinic or pharmacy.
Why medical cannabis strain names can be confusing
Why UK medical cannabis strain names are not treatment advice, what product details matter more, and what to ask your prescriber or pharmacy.
Batch numbers and certificates of analysis in medical cannabis
What UK medical cannabis patients can learn from batch numbers and certificates of analysis, and what to ask a clinic or pharmacy.