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The Plant, the Whole Plant & Nothing But the Plant

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A 2011 study published in Nature Neuroscience states: “Nutritional omega-3 deficiency abolishes endocannabinoid-mediated neuronal functions.” The Root of the Matter Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine also used an extract from raw cannabis roots to treat infections and to help women during childbirth.

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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. The reclassification was based on the lack of demonstrated history of human consumption of these extracts and of any product to which they might be added.

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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. When it comes to finding a strain to quell a queasy stomach, don’t get hung up on indica/sativa labeling.

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Citrus dynasty: A Tangie family genealogy

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A friendly sativa. Crockett also said Tangies offered something different than the typical old school sativas, which got you so high you felt uncomfortable. “In In my mind sativas were like psychedelic, sweating paranoia,” he said. Shatter-type extracts made with Tangie smelled amazing. rgbspace/iStock).

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How is CBD synthesised?

Cannabis Info

It is now widely known that Cannabis is a monotypic genus that consists of a single species: Cannabis sativa , as it was described by Leonard Fuchs in the 16th century ( 1 ). Evolution of the Cannabinoid and Terpene Content during the Growth of Cannabis sativa Plants from Different Chemotypes. 2011, 163, 1344–1364. J Nat Prod.

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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. . Cannabidiol is a natural remedy used for several common ailments. .

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

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.