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Medicinal properties of CBD

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CBD is a cannabinoid present in cannabis plants with a very similar molecular structure to THC but without any kind of psychoactive effect. It has been demonstrated that CBD has low affinity with the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors , but it does act on other receptors of the human body like GPR55 or 5-HT1A. What is CBD?

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Guide to Better Choosing Cannabis Strains

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The highest natural concentrations of cannabinoids like THC, the psychoactive substance that gives cannabis its effects, are found in the resin deposits on the dried flowers of the plant. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the primary cannabinoids present in cannabis alongside THC. The Role of Terpenes. CBD and the Entourage Effect.

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ElleVet Sciences Publishes Safety Study On CBD For Animals

Cannabis Law Report

Recent medical interest in alternative therapies and modalities for pain relief has led many pet owners to seek hemp related products rich in cannabinoids. Cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) are widely distributed throughout the central and peripheral nervous system ( 8 – 10 ) and are also present in the synovium ( 11 ).

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