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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

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There is a growing body of anecdotal and scientific evidence that the “major cannabinoids” tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), certain “minor cannabinoids” (some without a name), and other cannabis compounds have antineoplastic action against cancer cells. THC binds to two types of cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2.

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Nature’s antidepressant? Rare cannabinoid CBC boosts the brain’s ‘bliss’ molecule

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If you or a loved one suffer from depression, rare cannabinoid CBC (cannabichromene) may offer hope for a happier future. The third most prevalent cannabinoid in hemp and cannabis, CBC’s mood-elevating properties are about ten times more effective than CBD, making it a promising cannabinoid for reducing stress.

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An Introduction to the CBN Cannabinoid

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Lately, the cannabinoid CBN (or cannabinol) has been rising in popularity. CBN is a cannabinoid that can be synthesized out of THC. Cannabinol – more commonly known as CBN – is one of over one hundred cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. The CBN cannabinoid begins to form when THC is oxidized. What Is CBN?

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Learn which Rare Cannabinoid is Best for Weight Loss, Sleep or Pain

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In addition to THC and CBD, hemp and cannabis contain dozens of other cannabinoids that can aid everything from appetite suppression and weight loss to fighting insomnia or inflammation. This amazing cannabinoid is THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin). . This rare cannabinoid is formed when THC degrades due to age or heat.

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Looking for delta-8-THC? Rare Cannabinoid Company offers delta-8-THC alongside THCV, CBN, CBG, CBC, CBDA, and more

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If you’d like to try it for yourself, you can buy premium, lab-tested delta-8-THC from Rare Cannabinoid Company online and in more than 100 stores nationwide. Rare Cannabinoid Company’s delta-8-THC oil tincture contains 500mg – up to 75 doses – of delta-8-THC per bottle. Courtesy of Rare Cannabinoid Company.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

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It was mostly available as a tincture for medical use, and if people had alterations of consciousness they didn’t mention it to their doctors. In general, I think that botanical medicine is safer than pharmaceutical medicine, that the chances of causing harm are much less. I include pharmaceutical drugs in that category.

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Getting to Know Cannabigerol with Bonni Goldstein, MD

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Goldstein will be leading the Medical Practicum at CannMed 2023 (May 15-17), where she will also be speaking about CBG and other minor cannabinoids during the main session. You have said that cannabigerol, or CBG, is one of your favorite cannabinoids. Is that because CBG is a precursor for the other plant cannabinoids?