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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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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

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A more thorough study from 2012 showed more tangible results. 6 ) This is promising to those looking to treat some of the persistent IBS symptoms without experiencing the psychotropic effects of THC. 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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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

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Here’s how damaging chronic inflammation might be: A study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation in 2012 found evidence that prolonged inflammatory proteins may contribute to developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. ( The two most abundant cannabinoids found in cannabis are THC and CBD. Best strains for lupus.

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

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One of the first studies on this topic was published in 1975, when a group of researchers looked deep into THC’s antiemetic effects in 20 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. ( They were more than surprised to see that all 20 participants felt immediate relief after receiving a dose of THC. Research on cannabis and nausea.

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Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy

StrainConnect

Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid. And while were at it, wed like to debunk the idea surrounding "indica" being a "nighttime strain," "sativa" being an "uplifting/daytime strain" and "hybrid" being a mix of indica and sativa. In the words of Dr. John M. " Huh? What does that mean?

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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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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

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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.

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