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Cannabinoids: THC

FloridaMarijuana.net

Once medical marijuana is ingested, the receptors are opened and the medication begins to provide relief to patients. When a patient consumes medical marijuana they are essentially supplementing their naturally-occurring endocannabinoid system. THC was discovered by Scientist Raphael Mechoulam in the 1960s.

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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

The Cannigma

The researchers took readings on 26 patients over the age of 60 both before and three months after starting to use medical cannabis, and found that the participants’ overall blood pressure — both systolic and diastolic — went slightly down after three months of cannabis treatment. The study was limited in other ways as well.

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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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Does a high-quality Delta 8 THC Vape Pen stay in your system for a long time?

Cannabis Law Report

What is delta 8 THC? Delta 8 THC is a cannabinoid that occurs naturally in the cannabis plant. Delta 8 THC is much less common than its more well-known cousin, delta 9 THC. Most cannabis strains contain only trace amounts of delta 8 THC. What are the effects of delta 8 THC?

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

Since then, countless patients found relief in cannabis, even though most of the times doctors would only recommend it when all other “mainstream” options were exhausted. However, some people don’t react well to antiemetics—most notably cancer patients going through aggressive chemo. And that’s where cannabis comes into play.

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Is weed legal in Sweden?

The Cannigma

Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. In 2019, the country’s Supreme Court ruled that CBD oil containing any THC is a narcotic preparation and falls under the country’s narcotic control laws. Can you grow your own weed?

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Medical Marijuana Strains for Appetite Suppression

LifeCannMD

Medical Marijuana patients who are looking into CBD products or strains for appetite suppression should consult with Dr. Fernando Fandino-Sende and his team at Miami’s LifeCannMD – Florida’s top-rated Medical Marijuana referral clinic which has served over 3,000 satisfied patients. Its’ THC content also ranges from around 15-25%.

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