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Terpene Spotlight: Pinene

FloridaMarijuana.net

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. Additionally, the team stated that “Terpenes are also presented as skin penetration enhancers and agents involved in the prevention and therapy of several inflammatory diseases.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

Exploring the available research on ALS and cannabinoids. The CBD cannabinoid is proven to be an exceptional seizure-controlling agent for epilepsy patients, and also shows great promise for treating Parkinson’s , Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis. The first study I will reference is from 2006, conducted on mice.

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A Beginners Guide to Medical Cannabis in Maryland

Peninsula Alternative Health

There is also a clause giving consideration to any chronic health condition not currently relieved by traditional therapy but believed to be improved by the use of medical cannabis. Thousands of medical cannabis strains exist, and each falls into three main categories: Sativa, indica, and hybrid. Cannabinoids are an important factor.

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A Beginners Guide to Medical Cannabis in Maryland

Peninsula Alternative Health

There is also a clause giving consideration to any chronic health condition not currently relieved by traditional therapy but believed to be improved by the use of medical cannabis. Thousands of medical cannabis strains exist, and each falls into three main categories: Sativa, indica, and hybrid. Cannabinoids are an important factor.

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How Good Is Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

Greencamp

These therapies usually include corticosteroids or plasma exchange, but they only slow down the progression of MS. Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation. In a 2010 study, MS patients were given Sativex (whole-plant formulation with 1:1 THC to CBD ratio), and placebo for 10 weeks. Sour Diesel.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Media representations can offer insights into the nature of the discourse about new medical products and therapies and how ideas and understandings about social phenomena become constructed. Finally, we discuss the findings and conclude that medicinal cannabis is on a journey towards becoming a legitimised medicine. 2016 ; Sznitman et al.