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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

Project CBD recently reported on studies indicating that cannabis terpenes — the compounds that give the plant its robust and distinctive smell — activate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. What’s more, in the presence of THC (also a CB1 agonist), terpenes appear to modulate cannabinoid activity in varied and interesting ways.

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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

The endocannabinoid system consists of cannabinoid receptors all over the body. When the body is defensive against trauma or illness, this system begins to fail, resulting in physical, mental and/or neurological conditions. Cannabis offers significant therapeutic benefits for a wide range of medical conditions. Blue Dream.

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How Good Is Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

Greencamp

According to MS Society of Canada , 1 in every 385 Canadians lives with this condition. As it’s one of the most debilitating conditions, living with multiple sclerosis is a real battle. Since so little is known about the exact cause of this condition, and a cure hasn’t been found yet, treatment options are limited but they do exist.

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Best strains and terpenes for pain management

The Cannigma

When shopping for a strain for chronic pain, look for one that matches the cannabinoid and terpene profile, not one that matches the strain name exactly. When this system alone can’t manage the pain, outside cannabinoids like THC can help. Strain names aren’t regulated and are a poor indicator of how cannabis will affect you.

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United States: Hemp And CBD Regulation: Beyond Delta-8 THC

Cannabis Law Report

It defines hemp as “cannabis sativa L. … and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers … with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol [THC] concentration of not more than 0.3 And they outright ban the use of “synthetic cannabinoids, or ?8-tetrahydrocannabinol 1, 2022).

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Is Cannabis a Good Option for Treating Asthma?

Greencamp

Around 1200 BC, ancient Egyptians used the herb to treat many conditions, including asthma. Also, young adults between the ages of 18 to 24 are more likely to be diagnosed with the condition than older adults. Sadly, there is no permanent cure for this condition, but there are a few types of treatments to keep it under control.

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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. It has been demonstrated that CBD has low affinity with the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors , but it does act on other receptors of the human body like GPR55 or 5-HT1A. What is CBD?