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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

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Andrew Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. NM: Please tell us about the history of cannabis use in folk medicine. Dr. Weil: Cannabis has a long history of use in folk medicine throughout the world.

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Based on the limited existing evidence, the best cannabis strain for migraines may be a Type II that includes both THC and CBD, and a terpene profile that includes beta-caryophyllene, myrcene, linalool, limonene, bisabolol, humulene or pinene. The study called out pinene, myrcene, and beta-caryophyllene as specifically useful terpenes.

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Best strains and terpenes for period pain

The Cannigma

This multifaceted plant has been relied on as medicine for centuries, and there is historical evidence that hemp may have helped women deal with pain throughout their menstrual cycle. You’ll want a specific combination of cannabinoids and terpenes, and what works for one person may not work for the next. Best terpenes for period pain.

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Best strains and terpenes for ASD

The Cannigma

Based on limited existing evidence, the best strain of cannabis for autism is a high-CBD strain with limited THC, and a terpene profile that includes beta-caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, pinene, or myrcene. Looking forward we will need to unravel these complexities of cannabis medicine. Best terpenes for ASD. Related Stories.

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Understanding the Difference Between Indica and Sativa Cannabis Strains

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you have been into a dispensary recently, you may have noticed that there are three main types of offerings: Indica, Sativa, and hybrid. Sativa and Indica represent two distinct strains of cannabis and have different intended effects. What Is Sativa? The Plant: The Sativa plant is tall in stature and features narrow leaves.

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The Plant, the Whole Plant & Nothing But the Plant

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Cannabis (“Ma”) was subsequently included in the Shennong Ben Cao Jing , humankind’s first pharmacopeia, which had been assembled by Emperor Shen Nung, the legendary father of traditional Chinese medicine, who is credited with introducing the custom of drinking tea. Protracted taking may make one fat, strong, and never senile.”

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Tips For Your First MMJ Dispensary Visit

MMJ Recs

With the growing acceptance of medical cannabis as a legitimate treatment option, more individuals are seeking relief through this alternative medicine. Dispensaries often have a variety of products available, including flower, edibles, tinctures, and topicals.