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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

CBN’s ability to target CB2 receptors, in comparison to THC (which prefers the CB1 receptor), gives it better credibility in treating autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disease. What can the current clinical trials tell us?

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India Globalization Capital Appoints Former Congressman Jim Moran to Its Board of Directors

Cannabis Law Report

Congressman Moran introduced the AUTISM Educators Act in 2012, which funded partnerships between public schools and higher education and non-profit organizations to promote teaching skills for educators working with high functioning autism students. The Company also operates an infrastructure business based in India.

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Usually, the diagnosis involves excluding conditions like parasitic infections, lactose intolerance tests and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth which all produce symptoms like IBS. Constant gut symptoms often lead to the development of other conditions like anxiety , depression , migraines , sleeping problems and fatigue.

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

Ulcerative Colitis is a condition that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the innermost lining of the individual’s large intestine and rectum. Crohn’s Disease is also a condition that causes inflammation, but it affects the lining of the digestive tract, which can then spread deeply into the affected tissues. .

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

The available body of evidence suggests that besides the lessening of symptoms, cannabis is also capable of slowing down the overall rate of progression of this horrible condition. Modern science hasn’t found a cure for this condition so far, and the most frequent cause of death is respiratory failure due to muscle decay.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

CannaMD

Note: No human studies were found (with the exception of one clinical trial that was ongoing and therefore not selected); all studies focused on animals (i.e., Conditioned place preference. mice/rats). The studies were then broken into eight categories: Cocaine self-administration. Brain-stimulation reward. Hepatic protection.

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Pain Relief: Marijuana vs. Opioids

CannaMD

A study of more than 500 pre-operative patients suffering from acute arthritis pain showed that marijuana use had increased from 9 to 15 percent between 2012 and 2017, while opioid use decreased from 24 percent to 17 percent over the same time period.