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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

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In 2014, for example, Chinese researchers at Chongqing Medical University reported that BCP prevented cognitive impairment in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s. And a December 2022 article in Current Neuropharmacology, 9 by researchers in Brazil, investigated BCP’s potential “as a new drug for the treatment of substance use disorders.”

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Answer of the Day for May 17, 2023

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Studies have suggested that some cannabinoids effectively reduce the spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis, and, in fact, the federal drug agencies of several countries (but not the US) have approved a cannabinoid-based formula (50:50 THC:CBD) called Sativex (nabiximols) for the treatment of severe spasticity in multiple sclerosis.

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Malaysian Government Reviewing Dangerous Drugs Act For Medical Cannabis

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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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Answer of the Day for Apr 30, 2021

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Studies have suggested that some cannabinoids effectively reduce the spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis, and, in fact, the federal drug agencies of several countries (but not the US) have approved a cannabinoid-based formula (50:50 THC:CBD) called Sativex (nabiximols) for the treatment of severe spasticity in multiple sclerosis.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

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Additionally, nausea is a common side effect of cancer treatments, migraines, pregnancy, and more. A 2016 preclinical rodent trial found that CBDA was “1000 times more potent than CBD in reducing acute nausea” and “may be a highly effective treatment for acute nausea.” Limonene is the dominant terpene in both kinds of mint.

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Article: Missouri Adopts ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Sell’ Policy on Taxes Related to CBD Sales

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As per documents, Joel Walters who was a former Director for the Department of Revenue, raised a question to Eric Schmitt, Attorney General, for his opinion last March regarding the issuance of sales tax licenses by the department to companies that sell CBD, a popular hemp extract. Raising a Concern.

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Why veterans can’t discuss cannabis with VA doctors

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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%