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

The Cannigma

So much attention is placed upon THC and CBD that sometimes the less abundant cannabinoids are forgotten about or not appreciated fully. Long before THC was discovered in the 1940s , CBN was first identified at the turn of the 20th century from a plant that was then known as Indian hemp. Converting THC to CBN happens through oxidation.

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Constant gut symptoms often lead to the development of other conditions like anxiety , depression , migraines , sleeping problems and fatigue. A more thorough study from 2012 showed more tangible results. According to the studies on cannabis and IBS, both high-THC and high-CBD strains have the potential to relieve symptoms.

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

Both IBD and IBS have a major impact on the quality of life and on the ability to do simple things such as eat, sleep, and work. Individuals suffering from IBS usually only end up at the doctor’s office when there has been significant weight-loss, diarrhea during sleep, rectal bleeding, difficulty swallowing, and persistent pain.

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5 foods that can affect your high

The Cannigma

First discovered by scientists in the early 1990s, the endocannabinoid system modulates a vast array of functions in the body including sleep, hunger, memory, pain, and inflammation. There are a number of views on mixing THC and alcohol, mainly that it will significantly augment the effects of both. What is the endocannabinoid system?

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

The ECS plays an important role in managing numerous processes, ranging from sleep, mood, immune functions, metabolism, movement and pain. This is how the psychoactive intoxication with THC affects our brain, and this same pathway is activated for the many other medical benefits cannabis has to offer.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

THC is by far the most abundant and popular molecule in marijuana. The two most well known and common cannabinoids are THC and CBD, and while they won’t alter the aroma and colors of cannabis, they do interact with numerous receptor systems in the human body and have a range of effects. CBD vs THC. CBD vs CBDA.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

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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., While a 2012 Addiction in Biology study didn’t provide support for CBD’s positive effect on BSR and cocaine use, researchers did note that CBD inhibited the reward?facilitating

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