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Constance Finley has been actively producing whole plant cannabis extracts, in compliance with California law, since 2008.

Constance Finley, founder and CEO of Constance LifeSciences, was inspired by her own personal experience with ankylosing spondylitis, a rheumatology condition similar to rheumatoid arthritis. Difficulty in diagnosing this led to the loss of her career as an investment banker and entrepreneur, and to her being housebound for 15 years. Once properly diagnosed, Finley nearly died from the pharmaceuticals prescribed to help alleviate pain and inflammation caused by the condition, and she turned to medicinal cannabis for relief.

She quickly became fascinated with the science behind the medicinal benefits of cannabis and immersed herself in all the information and research available. Studies have found that cannabinoids, like THC and CBD, are more effective when working in tandem with the entire phytochemical profile of the female cannabis flower versus working in isolation – what is known as “The Entourage Effect.”

Based on her research, Finley became determined to make standardized, whole plant cannabis extracts that incorporate all the naturally occurring cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids in cannabis, and that are safe for those with compromised immune systems. Constance LifeSciences is now ushering in a new era of patient care and superior standards in order to provide physicians and their patients with expanded treatment options where previously only pharmaceutical medications were prescribed.

Constance LifeSciences works in conjunction with physicians and medical professionals to provide integrative medicine options to physicians and their patients suffering from serious conditions, often in cases where previously only pharmaceuticals may have been prescribed.

We have been told that our products have been used as an integrative treatment option for cancer, Lyme disease, chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, nervous system diseases and more.

She quickly became fascinated with the science behind the medicinal benefits of cannabis and immersed herself in all the information and research available. Studies have found that cannabinoids, like THC and CBD, are more effective when working in tandem with the entire phytochemical profile of the female cannabis flower versus working in isolation – what is known as “The Entourage Effect.”

Based on her research, Finley became determined to make standardized, whole plant cannabis extracts that incorporate all the naturally occurring cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids in cannabis, and that are safe for those with compromised immune systems. Constance LifeSciences is now ushering in a new era of patient care and superior standards in order to provide physicians and their patients with expanded treatment options where previously only pharmaceutical medications were prescribed.

Constance LifeSciences is the first to achieve this level of potency (3x what had previously been the industry standard) and purity in the medicinal cannabis hotbed that is Northern California. The company’s products are

Based on modern herbalist principles of synergy between plant compounds and scientific research, specifically the “Entourage Effect,” which shows that whole plant cannabis extracts from the female cannabis plant (not hemp) are more effective than isolated compounds, such as CBD only.

Produced from fully trimmed, female, unfertilized cannabis sativa flowers of plants with known genetics that have been sustainably grown by in-house or collaborative farms that have entered a formal relationship with Constance LifeSciences and ascribe to the terroir philosophy.

Extracted with certified-organic, pharmaceutical-grade ethanol through a tightly controlled, quantitatively defined and patent-pending process that is based on scientific and engineering principles.

Third-party tested, and routinely cross-tested at the industry’s most respected laboratories.

Utilized by physicians and medical professionals as an integrative treatment option for those suffering from serious conditions.

Whole plant cannabis extracts are developed from fully trimmed, female, unfertilized cannabis sativa flowers of plants. They incorporate all of the naturally occurring cannabinoids – including CBD, THC, terpenes and flavonoids – found in the female cannabis flower. Constance LifeSciences’ extracts are based on modern clinical herbalist principles of synergy between plant compounds and scientific research, specifically “The Entourage Effect” theory, which shows that whole plant cannabis extracts from the female cannabis plant (not hemp) are more effective than isolated compounds, such as CBD only.

Several studies, including one by Dr. Ethan Russo, one by Dr. Jahan Marcu, one by Wai Liu (senior research fellow at St George’s, University of London) and one by Aberdeen University have shown that the many cannabinoids found within the cannabis plant are more effective, and are particularly adept at killing cancer cells in academic research modalities, when they work together. As science has shown us that eating real fruits, vegetables and other plants provides better nutrition than just taking vitamin pills with one nutrient or mineral in each, science is now showing us that we can likely say the same about cannabis.

Constance LifeSciences puts a particular emphasis on THC because academic research indicates that it is an essential phyto-cannabinoid for serious conditions. Recently, there has been a shift in focus to CBD and its various therapeutic properties, but THC is also necessary in order for cannabis to be the most beneficial and effective; there is a synergistic effect when all the naturally occurring cannabinoids are included within the extracts. “The Entourage Effect” theory shows that whole plant cannabis extracts from the female cannabis plant are more effective than isolated compounds, such as CBD only. The reality is that both are important and both are necessary to realize this plant’s full potential.

Several studies, including one by Dr. Ethan Russo, one by Dr. Jahan Marcu, one by Wai Liu (senior research fellow at St George’s, University of London) and one by Aberdeen University have shown that the many cannabinoids found within the cannabis plant are more effective, and are particularly adept at killing cancer cells in academic research modalities, when they work together. As science has shown us that eating real fruits, vegetables and other plants provides better nutrition than just taking vitamin pills with one nutrient or mineral in each, science is now showing us that we can likely say the same about cannabis.

Constance LifeSciences’ primary differentiators are:

Constance LifeSciences is the only one in our unique category that can guarantee standardized products with the highest quality, potency and consistency.

Constance LifeSciences’ whole plant cannabis extracts are based on modern herbalist principles of synergy between plant compounds and scientific research, specifically the  “Entourage Effect,” which shows that whole plant cannabis extracts from the female cannabis plant (not hemp) are more effective than isolated compounds, such as CBD only.

Constance LifeSciences’ tightly controlled, quantitatively defined and patent-pending extraction method is based on scientific and engineering principles.

Each lot of extracts is third party tested and routinely cross-tested at the industry’s most respected laboratories, including Excelsior Analytics and Sonoma Labs.

Constance LifeSciences whole plant cannabis extracts are obtained from only raw materials with known and controlled genetics that have been sustainably grown by farmers who ascribe to the terroir philosophy.

The company continuously verifies that all collaborative farmers maintain the approved growing methodology and soil quality as mandated by Constance LifeSciences via extensive third-party testing and unannounced site visits.

Several studies, including one by Dr. Ethan Russo, one by Dr. Jahan Marcu, one by Wai Liu (senior research fellow at St George’s, University of London) and one by Aberdeen University have shown that the many cannabinoids found within the cannabis plant are more effective, and are particularly adept at killing cancer cells in academic research modalities, when they work together. As science has shown us that eating real fruits, vegetables and other plants provides better nutrition than just taking vitamin pills with one nutrient or mineral in each, science is now showing us that we can likely say the same about cannabis.

Constance LifeSciences’ tightly controlled, quantitatively defined and patent-pending extraction method is based on scientific and engineering principles using only pharmaceutical grade, certified-organic ethanol. According to the research from the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicines, as an extraction solvent, ethanol has been shown to perform the best at extracting the full range of terpenes and cannabinoids present in cannabis plant material. Additionally, ethanol is safe for consumption. Finally, each lot is third-party tested and routinely cross-tested at the industry’s most respected laboratories, including Excelsior Analytics and Sonoma Labs.

Constance LifeSciences does work with patients that reside in other states and countries. Due to legal restrictions, all patient members must possess a physician recommendation and a California cannabis card in order to purchase products; this includes out-of-state patient members. Out-of-state patient members must remain within California while they are in possession of Constance LifeSciences products and must not cross state lines.

It is heartbreaking to receive inquiries from people we are not able to help due to the current legislation. Constance LifeSciences hopes that one day the laws will adapt so that those in need of medicinal cannabis will be able to obtain it, regardless of where they live.