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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

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Marijuana for nausea became FDA approved and available for medicinal use in 1985 in the US, and Canada legalized it for these purposes back in 2001. Indica strains are usually responsible for this effect, but there are some sativa and hybrid strains that can also help to manage appetite. Durban Poison (Sativa).

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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. How to choose cannabis for nausea. "

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

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On July 30 th , 2001, the government brought this into a legislative act known as the Medical Marijuana Access and Resources (MMAR). 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.

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Studying while high: is it a good idea?

The Cannigma

One 2001 study on chronic cannabis users found no significant differences in attentional processing between the placebo group and those who had just used cannabis. However, we also know that classifying cannabis on the basis of indica or sativa may play no role since the chemical profile may vary greatly, regardless of their labeling.

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

10 A 2001 review paper by cannabis researcher Dr. Ethan Russo details the historical use of cannabis for migraines. How to choose the best cannabis strain for migraines To find the best strain for providing migraine relief, skip over the indica/sativa classification. Don’t get too hung up on strain names either.

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A Visit to the Cannabis Museum in Boston, MA

Veriheal

Finally, the exhibit ends with the sobering reality that any American male born after 2001 has a 1 in 13 chance of spending time behind bars. The wall includes common terpenes associated with sativa and Indica strains, like limonene, pinene, caryophyllene, linalool, and myrcene.

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Here’s What Neuroimaging Can Tell Us About the Psychedelic Experience

SpeedWeed

This isn’t like the indica and sativa of cannabis (which actually doesn’t even exist ). This technique remained the dominant perspective within neuroscience until 2001 by a stroke of genius from neurologist Marcus Raichle. What was considered ‘noise’ was now identified in 2001 by Raichle as the Default Mode Network.