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What is RSO? (Rick Simpson Oil)

Peninsula Alternative Health

Using cannabis oil, Simpson was able to manage all of his symptoms, but eventually developed a type of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma in 2013. Although more studies need to be done, anecdotal accounts list RSO as beneficial for dealing with illnesses and diseases such as chronic pain, asthma, MS, epilepsy, and even cancer.

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What is RSO? (Rick Simpson Oil)

Peninsula Alternative Health

Using cannabis oil, Simpson was able to manage all of his symptoms, but eventually developed a type of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma in 2013. Although more studies need to be done, anecdotal accounts list RSO as beneficial for dealing with illnesses and diseases such as chronic pain, asthma, MS, epilepsy, and even cancer.

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Alabama Legislature agrees to legalize medical marijuana

SpeedWeed

“We appreciate the debate from the Legislature on the topic. Deadest bill’ of 2013, passed in 2021. The approval came eight years after a medical marijuana bill in 2013 won that year’s so-called “Shroud Award” for the “deadest” bill of the year in the House of Representatives. . This is certainly an emotional issue.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

The first clinical research done on CBD as a potential treatment for epilepsy was in 1980, but the information gleaned didn’t make its way to the public eye until decades later. The perception that CBD is a wonder-drug version of cannabis — particularly known for its uses to treat epilepsy — that doesn’t get you high. Shutterstock).

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

That could explain why kids using CBD to treat epilepsy may experience some of the side effects of THC, like sleepiness. Topical application is particularly efficient to treat localized pains or skin problems like acne or psoriasis. CBD crystals , 98% purity. Cannabidiol can also be used via CBD creams, ointments and other compounds.

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The Latin American Cannabis Landscape – Part Two: Regulated Markets and Patient Access

CannaTech

A regulatory framework for medical cannabis was first implemented in 2013 when Uruguay pioneered and paved the way through to legalization. This statistic accounts for medicines treating patients with epilepsy, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other illnesses. million people.

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

Cannabis Law Report

This differs sharply from the conventional course of cannabis medicine, which is to use whole, clean plant extracts to treat epilepsy and to gradually discontinue use of conventional pharmaceuticals. An Israeli study of cannabis versus epilepsy, however, used natural extracts with a ratio of 20:1 CBD:THC. 2013 Sep;36(9):2530-5.