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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

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Recent papers explore the potential role of BCP in treating a wide range of conditions including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic pain, and substance abuse. In 2014, for example, Chinese researchers at Chongqing Medical University reported that BCP prevented cognitive impairment in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s.

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

MMJ Recs

In 2014, the Iowa Legislature passed the Medical Cannabidiol Act, allowing for the limited use of cannabis-derived products containing low levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) for medical purposes. Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use include chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and terminal illnesses.

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Malaysian Government Reviewing Dangerous Drugs Act For Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) previously approved a prescription medicine derived from cannabis in 2014 to treat muscle spasms and spasticity from multiple sclerosis. This means Malaysia currently has no registered marijuana-based treatment.

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

Cannabis Law Report

However, there are indications from studies done with cannabidiol-rich cannabis extracts in Israel that indicate that less side effects (46%) are achieved with a natural cannabis plant extract containing a 20:1 ratio of CBD to THC. The CBD-rich extract group had a lower effective dose on average, 6.1

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Why veterans can’t discuss cannabis with VA doctors

The Cannigma

They argued that their findings suggest that doctors “outside of the VHA system who treat veteran patients may need to take the lead in conversations surrounding medical marijuana as a treatment option.”. While medical marijuana is a legal treatment option in 33 states and Washington D.C., Pain management was mentioned by 7.8%

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This mother saved 2 of her children with medical cannabis

The Cannigma

Since 2014, she has also served on the board of directors and in patient advocacy for the International Cystinuria Foundation, and wrote about the experience of her family on the foundation’s website. Cannabis for children isn’t a cure-all, but can it be considered as an option to treat some medical conditions (Shutterstock).

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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know

CannaMD

SHORT ANSWER: In November 2016, the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative (known as Amendment 2 ) legalized medical marijuana treatment in Florida. The Florida Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative, Amendment 2 was placed on the ballot in November 2014, but failed to win the required 60% majority of votes.

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