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Terpene Spotlight: Bergamotene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Its superiority in the plant world is due, in part, to its history. As researchers dive into the depths of the cannabinoid system it is becoming clear that cannabis terpenes are just as vital to a plant’s efficacy as are THC and CBD. Watson and published in Marijuana and the Cannabinoids (2007; edited by Mahmoud A.

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The Top 7 Myths About Medical Cannabis Debunked

United Patients Group

There’s also no evidence that anyone has ever been “hooked” on cannabis alone without having another substance involved at some point during their usage history–and there are plenty of examples where someone has quit using marijuana without any significant problems afterward (you know who you are!).

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Cannabis use in pregnancy tied to range of birth problems, study says

The Cannigma

A study published in Nature Medicine in August 2020 examined live births in Ontario, Canada between 2007 and 2012 and found that the incidence of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis was 4 per 1,000 persons for children who were exposed to cannabis in utero, as opposed to 2.42 per 1,000 births among children with no exposure.

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Medical Marijuana in Port St. Lucie, FL

CannaMD

Many of these compounds are classified as cannabinoids. There are two major cannabinoids, and chances are you’ve heard of them already: CBD and THC. Western medicine has taught us to see capsules and pills as medicine… but nature and history alike both hint at a better way. Is marijuana really medicine?

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Shrooms vs weed: the difference between magic mushrooms and cannabis

The Cannigma

Those with a family history or personal diagnosis of psychosis are particularly at risk for this effect. Less commonly, cannabis can lead to more serious and potentially long term side effects , such as: Addiction Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Psychosis. Still, there are ways to mitigate many of these common side effects.

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How cannabis vaporizers are continuing to evolve

SpeedWeed

In Histories , Greek writer Herodotus recounted the details of a ritual the ancient Scythians of Central Asia performed, who lived around 600 BCE – 400 CE: Hemp seeds and plants were put on red-hot stones and people engulfed themselves in the resulting vapor. . The history of vaporizers. The rest is still history in the making.

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Is Cannabis a Good Option for Treating Asthma?

Greencamp

They induced bronchial spasms by electrical stimulation and then administered THC as well as some other, synthetic cannabinoids. Cannabinoids ( THC to be precise), activated CB1 receptors, which stopped the spasms and dilated the organs. ( Cannabis proved to have bronchodilator effect on the airways. Alternatives to smoking cannabis.