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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

That could explain why kids using CBD to treat epilepsy may experience some of the side effects of THC, like sleepiness. This shows the growing interest on the medicinal properties of this molecule by the scientific community. Thus, using CBD sublingually (under the tongue) is recommended so it does not reach the digestive system.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

The first clinical research done on CBD as a potential treatment for epilepsy was in 1980, but the information gleaned didn’t make its way to the public eye until decades later. CBG, however, also has some medicinal potential that CBD doesn’t, for instance as a treatment for hypertension and insulin resistance. Shutterstock).

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

The CBD cannabinoid is proven to be an exceptional seizure-controlling agent for epilepsy patients, and also shows great promise for treating Parkinson’s , Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis. Marijuana and Epilepsy: Here’s How Cannabis Stops Seizures (12 Studies). 16: Cannabis; June 2012, Pages 400-404. Richard S.

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Medical Marijuana vs. Recreational Marijuana

The Joint Blog

With new ailments making their way to the ‘list of deadly diseases’, the inclination towards alternative medicine has increased. Recreational marijuana comes with a higher level of THC and is meant to provide consumers with the ‘high’ which comes as a side effect to its consumption. By Kathy T.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. Focusing on professional medical publications, this study sought to investigate how medicinal cannabis is being represented in professional medical publications. The precis is simple. Background. Conclusions. Background.

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What is THC? Here’s everything you need to know

The Cannigma

Meaning that it has a high potential for abuse, it has no accepted medical treatment use and it’s not safe enough for use as a medicine. Cannabis has been used for medicinal, religious and recreational purposes for thousands of years, all around the world. Why is marijuana illegal? Potential risks of THC.

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Five Continents and Five Years of CannaTech: Global Cannabis Highlights

CannaTech

Cannabis possession under 10 grams and personal adult consumption were decriminalised in Switzerland in 2012, however, the production, cultivation, use, and possession above 10 grams are still considered criminal. CBD-derived epilepsy drug Epidiolex is currently available in Swiss pharmacies as a prescription drug.

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