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Medical Marijuana Strains for Appetite Suppression

LifeCannMD

A high-CBD strain, unlike those varieties rich in THC, has shown promise in curbing hunger. Additionally, a 2012 study using rats revealed that CBD actually reduced their appetites. In addition, pure green coffee bean extract and green tea leaf aids in how much fat and glucose the body absorbs – leading to weight loss.

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Featured Cannabis Brand: AZ Nectar Farms

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The Phoenix-based cannabis brand has been building its cannabis selection since 2012 when it began researching and cultivating various strains for medical use. THC Content: 28.4%. THC Content: 23.8%. Extracting these concentrates is typically achieved through the application of heat, solvents, or both.

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Best strains and terpenes for sleep

The Cannigma

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. There are three primary cannabis chemotypes : Type I: High THC Type II: Balanced THC: CBD Type III: High CBD. When it comes to sleep, THC is the workhorse molecule in cannabis.

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

They were more than surprised to see that all 20 participants felt immediate relief after receiving a dose of THC. As the time passed, cannabis research evolved and scientists started noticing there’s more to cannabis than just THC. The psychoactive effects of THC can also be manipulated with the right dose of CBD. GSC (Hybrid).

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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. Indeed, CBD does not cause any effect on the user, no paranoia, euphoria or intoxication, which are usually associated with THC and the recreational use of marijuana.

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How Good Is Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

Greencamp

During a 15-week period, 630 patients with a stable form of MS were given THC or placebo. At the end of the treatment, patients who were taking THC reported around twice as much relief from general symptoms than those who were given placebo. ( This sativa-dominant strain with a 1:1 THC to CBD ratio is perfect for managing MS symptoms.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

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. The year of 2012 saw a collaborative effort between a nonprofit organization PatientsLikeMe , and a professional academic research team. What is the best strain for ALS?

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