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Best strains and terpenes for period pain

The Cannigma

Dr. Ethan Russo, a renowned cannabis scientist, published a paper in 2002 detailing historical uses of cannabis in women’s health. Some studies suggest that chronic exposure to cannabinoids may cause menstrual cycle disruption, but this is a topic of debate. CBD versus THC for period pain.

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

Greencamp

But there is one key-factor that determines to what degree cannabis impacts a person’s memory: Potency of the strain we’re using (mainly the THC levels in it). Strains with higher CBD levels reduce certain side-effects of THC (memory loss is one of them), and protect memory in general. What Is THC?

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Cannabis Trends of 2022

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Today’s consumers cite a wide variety of cannabis benefits, including alleviating pain, reducing anxiety, stimulating appetite, aiding sleep, and treating the symptoms of neurological or gastrointestinal disorders. Gen Z shares a strong preference for THC-dominant products but a disinclination for non-inhalable products.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

The two most abundant cannabinoids found in cannabis are THC and CBD. THC binds to CB1 and CB2 receptors and boosts dopamine secretion while relieving pain. If you’d like to stay clear-headed(and THC-free) CBD oil is your only alternative. Tinctures and topicals are a good choice for rashes, swelling and joint pain.

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What Are Terpenes And What Do They Do?

LifeCannMD

Terpenes are a major component of the plant’s sticky resin and are produced by the same glands that produce both CBD and THC. A 2002 study suggests its sedative properties can help treat insomnia. For hundreds of years, lavender has been used as an herbal remedy to treat sleep disorders. Myrcene is the most abundant of terpenes.

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Shemshemet: Cannabis in Ancient Egypt

SpeedWeed

Nunn, 2002). Possibly due to the sticky and adhesive quality of honey a number of Egyptian topical medical preparations required it as an admixture to cannabis based medicines. The Berlin Papyrus (1300 BC) records a topical treatment for swelling: “A remedy to treat inflammation: “Blätter (oder Blüten?) Gebrauch es als Salbe.”

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Just as THCA in cannabis flower needs to be decarboxylated into the active compound THC, psilocybin is not active until it undergoes a chemical reaction. Macrodosing mescaline: Ceremonial dosing of mescaline usually reaches at least 500mg of mescaline to induce a psychedelic trip, but there’s very limited research on the topic.

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