Charlotte Götz, Author at KHIRON Europe

Ingredients & Active Profiles

Limonene terpene with all its properties and cannabis classification

Limonene is one of the best known and most common terpenes in nature and is one of the most regularly detected cannabis terpenes. In cannabis, the limonene terpene primarily characterizes the distinctive citrus aroma of certain strains and is described in connection with various sensory and functional properties. In addition to its importance for smell and

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Charlotte Götz January 12, 2026 12:30

Ingredients & Active Profiles

The special terpene caryophyllene explained in simple terms

Caryophyllene is more than just another terpene in the aromatic profile of plants. β-Caryophyllene (beta-caryophyllene) in particular is often mentioned. It occurs in cannabis and many other plants, influences aroma and taste, and is also said to have anti-inflammatory properties. What makes it special is that β-caryophyllene not only affects the body through its scent or

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Charlotte Götz January 2, 2026 1:00 p.m.

Alternative therapy for rheumatoid arthritis

Areas of application

Treating rheumatoid arthritis naturally with complementary methods

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease whose symptoms become a daily companion for many sufferers. Pain, stiffness, and inflammation can affect almost all areas of life. In addition to essential conventional medical treatment, many sufferers want to treat their rheumatoid arthritis naturally and rely on alternative methods to better manage their symptoms.

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Charlotte Götz December 12, 2025 9:00 a.m.

Basic knowledge

What is Indica? The most important facts about this cannabis strain

Indica is one of the best-known strains of cannabis and has achieved far-reaching milestones in the history of hemp culture. The plant's compact structure, broad leaves, and robust character can be traced back to its origins in the Hindu Kush.1 If you would like to learn more about what exactly Indica is, what differences there are between it and Sativa, and how it is cultivated, read on.

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Charlotte Götz December 6, 2025 8:45 a.m.

Cannabis can help people living with HIV

Areas of application

Living well with HIV? Medical cannabis can alleviate symptoms

Living with HIV today means something very different from the dark years depicted in the movie Dallas Buyers Club. While Ron Woodroof fought against the authorities, stigma and a medical standstill back then, people in Germany now benefit from a stable healthcare system, structured treatment guidelines and medical care that is

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Dr. Moreno-Sanz 20.11.2025 11:19

Areas of application

Medical cannabis for sleep disorders? Studies prove it

Sleep disorders are among the most common health problems in Germany. Millions of people suffer from problems falling asleep and staying asleep, often caused by stress, shift work, jet lag or medication. When traditional sleeping pills are not effective enough or lead to addiction, medical cannabis can be a useful treatment for sleep disorders. "Cannabis-based medical products have led to significant, sustained

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Charlotte Götz November 11, 2025 9:29 a.m.

Cultivation

Craft indoor cannabis means a connection between people and plants

Craft Indoor Cannabis stands for a new generation of indoor cultivation. This grow combines technical expertise, passion and manual work to create a product that impresses with its quality and authenticity. While classic indoor cannabis focuses on efficiency and quantity, craft growers attach great importance to care, terpene profile and unique

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Charlotte Götz October 22, 2025 7:42

Cultivation

How indoor cannabis cultivation ensures consistent quality

The cultivation of medicinal cannabis has developed into a highly precise science in recent years. In professional production facilities, hemp is not simply planted, but cultivated under strictly controlled conditions. So-called indoor cannabis cultivation (indoor grow) produces stable yields, standardized quality and flowers that are particularly suitable for medical use.

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Charlotte Götz October 8, 2025 5:51 p.m.

Answers to the question of what medical cannabis is

Basic knowledge

What is medicinal cannabis?

What is medicinal cannabis? This question occupies researchers, doctors, patients and society alike. In the early 1990s, scientists discovered the body's own endocannabinoid system. Since then, research into cannabis has experienced a new upswing. In March 2017, the "Cannabis as Medicine" law came into force in Germany. Since then, doctors have been allowed to

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Charlotte Götz September 26, 2025 11:28 a.m.

Becoming a medical cannabis patient in two ways KHIRON

Therapy & Prescription

Becoming a Medical Cannabis Patient: 2 Ways to Get a Prescription, with Instructions

How to Legally Become a Cannabis Patient? In Germany, a doctor’s prescription is the first step. On July 10, 2026, the federal government passed the Statutory Health Insurance Contribution Rate Stabilization Act (BStabG). The new law has been in effect since July 30, 2026. Statutory health insurance (GKV) no longer covers the costs of cannabis flowers. Standardized cannabis extracts and cannabis-based medications containing dronabinol or nabilone

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Charlotte Götz August 26, 2025 9:00 p.m.