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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Following this, there is a growing body of evidence which shows that cannabinoids may also inhibit interleukin-6, which is an inflammatory protein associated with autoimmune diseases. Humans and other mammals produce compounds called endocannabinoids (which are coincidentally similar to active compounds found in cannabis— cannabinoids).

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Cannabis and Obesity: New study ties cannabis to lower rates of obesity

Veriheal

It should be noted that some strains suppress appetite due to a high content of the cannabinoid THCV. . The researchers used obesity data in Washington State between 2002-2018 because it is one of the first states to have legalized recreational or adult-use cannabis.

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Study: Marijuana a Useful Adjunct Treatment for Huntington Disease Symptoms

The Joint Blog

For the study researchers examined 22 studies which assessed the efficacy of either cannabinoids or herbal marijuana for the alleviation of symptoms of HD and other related movement disorders. Outcome measures were changes in psychomotor, and sleep related symptoms. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated.

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What Are Terpenes And What Do They Do?

LifeCannMD

Cannabis Terpenes are not only the cause of the plant’s fragrance and color, but they also work with cannabinoids to elicit specific types of effects to be used in treatment. Understanding cannabis terpenes is key to navigating Medical Marijuana – just as important as cannabinoids. Myrcene is the most abundant of terpenes.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

Its use in China, Tibet, India, Nepal, Japan (McPartland and Hegman 2018 , Touw 1981 ), Ancient Greece and Rome (Butrica 2002 ), and Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and the Balkans (McPartland and Hegman 2018 ; Lozano 1997 ; Aldrich 1997 ) goes back thousands of years. Bonini et al. 2016 ; Sznitman et al. years (Atakan 2012 ).

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How to Deal with Memory Loss and Other Negative Effects of Cannabis

Greencamp

Cannabinoid compounds interact with the hippocampus, which is a part of the brain responsible for storing and processing all memories. ( This lasts for about two hours after consuming pot, and there aren’t any long term consequences, as one research from 2002 confirmed. ( Get enough sleep. What Is THC? Get Started.

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Best strains and terpenes for period pain

The Cannigma

You’ll want a specific combination of cannabinoids and terpenes, and what works for one person may not work for the next. Dr. Ethan Russo, a renowned cannabis scientist, published a paper in 2002 detailing historical uses of cannabis in women’s health. But it’s not enough to smoke a joint and expect the cramps to disappear.

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