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GW suffers major blow as US sinks bid to patent cannabinoids for epilepsy

Cannabis Law Report

British firm GW Pharmaceuticals is licking its wounds after US judges tossed out its attempt to patent multiple cannabinoids for epilepsy treatment following an eight-year battle. The patent, which has been embroiled in dispute since 2010, is for “the use of one or more cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy”.

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The Differences Between CBD, CBN, and CBG

Miss Marijuana

Today we will take an in-depth look at the effects, benefits, and uses of three cannabinoids: CBD, CBN, and CBG. Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is one of the two most essential cannabinoid components of the cannabis plant, found in varying proportions depending on the strain. CBG is one of the many cannabinoids in cannabis and hemp.

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Celebrating Those Loved and Lost as We Observe Rare Disease Day

Veriheal

Could cannabinoid therapies have helped my little man? Alexis suffers from a rare condition called Dravet syndrome epilepsy. The science behind cannabinoid therapies is advancing thanks to legalization. Cannabinoid medicine is not guaranteed to save someone’s life or even to work for someone.

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What is CBDA and Why Should You Use It?

Corante

Cannabinoids, better known as CBD or THC, are extracted compounds from the cannabis plant. . There are many more cannabinoids in the cannabis plant but THC and CBD are by far the most well-known. There are many more cannabinoids in the cannabis plant but THC and CBD are by far the most well-known. Types of Cannabinoids.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

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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Rationale for Genetically Guided Cannabis Therapy

Green Relief

I was first introduced to the topic of Epigenetics in 2008 at a business conference in Florida, and as a medical professional I was immediately intrigued. Each individual has a unique genetic profile that specifically reflects which cannabinoids may be deficient, representing limitless combinations of optimal cannabis formulations.

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What Does Cannabis Legalization Look Like in the UK?

Veriheal

Amphetamines, barbiturates, cannabis, codeine, ketamine, methylphenidate (Ritalin), synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic cathinones (for example mephedrone, methoxetamine). The media storm came about as 12-year-old Billy Caldwell and 6-year-old Alfie Dingley were being denied cannabis oil as a treatment for their epilepsy.