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

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Side effects were very prevalent in 79% of all patients taking a refined CBD product, some of which were severe like thrombocytopenia and transaminase elevations in the liver. Review: During an open-label trial of pure CBD with Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet patients, 79% of all patients reported side effects.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

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Because of the very rapid progression of ALS in the majority of patients, understanding how cannabis could help in the alleviation of symptoms is incredibly important for ALS sufferers. Both upper and lower motor neurons suffer severe damage in ALS patients. As few as 10% of ALS patients live longer than 10 years after being diagnosed.

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CBD: Everything You Need to Know

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Designed to treat seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome , Epidiolex is a purified (> 98% oil-based) CBD extract administered via oral spray. ”, our first instinct is to remain patients that CBD is CBD. CBD is also a favorite among insomnia patients.

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8 Health Benefits of Marijuana

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RELATED: Here’s The Scoop On Cannabis Terpenes And Their Health Benefits. A 2010 survey of patients suffering from chronic pain resulted in a 64% decrease in symptoms when treated with medical marijuana. Marijuana has long been a popular mainstay for cancer patients, and for good reason. Reduced Inflammation.

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8 Health Benefits of Marijuana

Miss Marijuana

RELATED: Here’s The Scoop On Cannabis Terpenes And Their Health Benefits. A 2010 survey of patients suffering from chronic pain resulted in a 64% decrease in symptoms when treated with medical marijuana. Marijuana has long been a popular mainstay for cancer patients, and for good reason. Reduced Inflammation.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

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A study published in February 2015 in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy journal showed that a CBD-rich extract from cannabis plants is much more efficient than CBD used in its pure form , mainly due the presence of other cannabinoids, terpenes and other molecules that greatly increase the dosage/efficiency ratio of CBD.

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

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However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. Patients can legally access medicinal cannabis through a doctor, via the TGA’s Authorised Prescribers and Special Access schemes.