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Choosing the Right Strain for Pain Relief: A Patient’s Guide

MMJ Recs

By harnessing the therapeutic properties of cannabis, patients can find relief from their symptoms without relying solely on pharmaceuticals. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pain : Conditions such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can cause chronic abdominal pain and cramping due to inflammation in the digestive tract.

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Different Types of Medical Marijuana Products: Your Complete Guide

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Capsules and pills provide a familiar oral ingestion method, akin to traditional pharmaceuticals. Medical marijuana capsules also offer a familiar and convenient ingestion method, resembling traditional pharmaceuticals, which can enhance patient comfort and compliance.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

Two studies from 2001 showed that THC acts via peripheral CB1 receptors to “decrease intestinal motility” but also acts centrally to “attenuate emesis” which, in simple terms, means reducing the speed at which food moves through your digestive tract and reducing nausea, respectively. CBD and nausea. How to choose cannabis for nausea. "

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

Puff Puff Post

improve digestion. The cannabis plant consists of two basic species, Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica. Sativas on the other hand have emerged from Eastern Asia, and generally cause uplifting effects. The following table highlights a few key differences between the Sativa and Indica species spectrum of psychoactive effects.

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An Introductory Guide to Medical Marijuana Edibles

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This delayed onset is due to the digestive process, as cannabinoids are metabolized in the liver before entering the bloodstream. Indica-dominant products may also be preferable for their potential calming effects, steering away from the more stimulating nature of sativa strains.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

An important point to highlight is the study recently published on the Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research website (June 2016) which shows that orally taken CBD may turn into THC due to the action of the digestive juices in the stomach. Thus, using CBD sublingually (under the tongue) is recommended so it does not reach the digestive system.

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Does Marijuana Make You Lazy?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Changes of photosynthesis-related parameters and productivity of Cannabis sativa under different nitrogen supply. While edibles can produce some solid effects, the THC must be digested first and before entering the bloodstream, so the effects will take longer to kick in and will likely last longer. 1] Malceva, M., ↑ 3 Boyd, S.