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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

A 2011 article in the British Journal of Pharmacology identified the importance of the CB1 receptor in reducing or increasing nausea levels, finding that stimulating the CB1 receptor could suppress vomiting. But what about CBD , which is usually considered the “more medical” cannabinoid? CBDA and nausea.

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European CBD Sales: Securing a Novel Food Authorization

Canna Law Blog

Last year, the European Union reclassified extracts of Cannabis sativa L. and derived products containing cannabinoids, including CBD , as a “Novel Food” under the EU Novel Food Catalogue. Indeed, any product that differs from the one(s) approved also will need to go through the Novel Food Application process.

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Best strains and terpenes for sleep

The Cannigma

There have been some studies around cannabinoids and certain terpenes effects on sleep, but most of this research is preclinical, which means it’s not tested on humans yet. Forget strain names , and don’t lose yourself in the indica/sativa debate; these are not reliable indicators of how a strain will affect you.

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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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CBD oil For a Healthy Life

Cannabis Law Report

Commonly known as CBD, it’s one of over a hundred chemical compounds called cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant, Cannabis sativa. . CBD oil is produced by extracting CBD from the hemp plant, then diluting it with a carrier oil like hemp seed or coconut oil. .

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

In the case of CBD, this includes extracts, oils and other derived products that are intended for ingestion by humans. They are taking issue with the change by the EU in its submission for the term ‘cannabinoids’ states: “Extracts of Cannabis sativa L.

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Searching for the origin of Blue Dream marijuana strain

SpeedWeed

Producing consistent THC percentages around 18 percent, this mellow strain is energizing, but not like a stress-inducing sativa. It was one of the first strains to be extracted by the major California brand AbsoluteXtracts, said James Rowan, director of major brands. Familiar and easygoing, the effects fall right back into place.

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