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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. Indeed, CBD does not cause any effect on the user, no paranoia, euphoria or intoxication, which are usually associated with THC and the recreational use of marijuana.

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What Does Cannabis Legalization Look Like in the UK?

Veriheal

In 2004, cannabis was reclassified as a class C drug but was reinstated to Class B in 2008 following Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s decision to go against the advice offered up by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. . Despite that, the following punishments have been handed out for cannabis-related consumption or possession.

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What is THC? Here’s everything you need to know

The Cannigma

THC is the most prevalent, famous and researched cannabinoid by far. THC is the molecule responsible for the famous high associated with marijuana, but it also has a long list of therapeutic effects. What is THC? THC is short for tetrahydrocannabinol. Who discovered THC? THC vs CBD.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. 2018 ; Frankhauser 2008 ). 2008 )—were difficult for any plant to compete with, especially one whose active constituents would not be revealed for another 30?years

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

Cannabis Law Report

However, there are indications from studies done with cannabidiol-rich cannabis extracts in Israel that indicate that less side effects (46%) are achieved with a natural cannabis plant extract containing a 20:1 ratio of CBD to THC. An Israeli study of cannabis versus epilepsy, however, used natural extracts with a ratio of 20:1 CBD:THC.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

The passage of SB 701 directed the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to regulate and monitor the state’s CBD- and THC-A-rich oils. Furthermore, Virginia’s consumption/product regulations are smoke-free. These were moms and dads and grandparents of children [with intractable epilepsy] who were using medical cannabis oils.

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