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Cannabinoids: THC

FloridaMarijuana.net

In a 2012 article published in the Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology medical journal (published by the British Association for Psychopharmacology) titled “Cannabis, a complex plant: different compounds and different effects on individuals” the author Zerrin Atakan explores the complexity of the cannabis plant. Granddaddy Purple.

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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 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. before treatment to 45.5% after treatment.

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

Cannabis has been identified as an effective alternative treatment for some gastrointestinal disorders…but does that include IBD and IBS? . Diet is used as the primary treatment. . Dronabinol is commonly used as a treatment in cancer patients due to the fact that it can decrease gut transit and increase colon compliance.

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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.

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

One study from 2004 looked at cannabinoids as a treatment option for managing bowel diseases symptoms (including IBS), because of their anti-inflammatory properties, but also the ability to diminish pain levels. A more thorough study from 2012 showed more tangible results. How to choose the best strain for IBS?

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Charlotte’s Web CBD Banned by British Regulators

Veriheal

Charlotte’s Web is a Colorado-based brand that rose to global prominence in 2012 when it was founded by seven siblings known as “The Stanley Brothers.” After exhausting alternative treatment options, her mother Paige desperately started looking for a way to improve Charlotte’s quality of life. THC is legal in the U.K.

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