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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

In 2014 the The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved a study of smoked whole plant (botanical) marijuana for symptoms of PTSD in U.S. On December 17, 2014, MAPS was awarded a $2 million grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to complete the study. Blue Dream.

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

In 2014, for example, Chinese researchers at Chongqing Medical University reported that BCP prevented cognitive impairment in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s. Cannabis sativa terpenes are cannabimimetic and selectively enhance cannabinoid activity.” 94,1-2 (2014): 1-12. Biochemical pharmacology vol. 212 (2023): 115548.

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Terpene Spotlight: Caryophyllene

FloridaMarijuana.net

A 2016 article titled Cannabis sativa and Hemp by Joshua A. Caryophyllene has shown to have anti-anxiety and antidepressant properties as presented in a 2014 report which detailed the terpene’s effect on mice. Another 2014 study with mice revealed that Caryophyllene can aid in the treatment of alcoholism.

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Cannabis Terpenes, Part 3: A Few of Our Favorite Terpenes

FloridaMarijuana.net

A 2014 study published in the journal Anti-inflammatory and Anti-allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry found limonene to be an anti-inflammatory agent and it possessed tissue-repair properties. A 2016 article titled Cannabis sativa and Hemp by Joshua A. Additionally, limonene has a nti-inflammatory , and antidepressant effects.

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8 Best Strains For Sciatica

Miss Marijuana

Cannabinoid profile: Indica dominant hybrid (85% indica/15% sativa). Cannabinoid profile: 50% Indica/50% Sativa. Cannabinoid profile: Sativa dominant (70% sativa, 30% indica). Cannabinoid profile: 100% pure sativa strain. Cannabinoid profile: Indica dominant (60% indica/40% sativa). Purple Arrow. Blue Widow.

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Study Finds Healthcare Providers Need More Education On Cannabis

MedicalJane

Cannabis sativa L, also referred to as marijuana or hemp, has been used as material and medicine by humans for over 5,000 years.” – M Szaflarski, Ph.D. In 2014, only 48% were in favor of using medical cannabis, and only for severe cases of epilepsy. Attitudes about using CBD for epilepsy have particularly changed over time.

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Potential Issues With Testing Hemp Under The 2018 Farm Bill

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

With that primer, it becomes imperative to understand the definition of hemp under the 2014 Farm Bill. Under the 2014 Farm Bill, industrial hemp was defined as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. The issue with post-decarboxylation testing is that hemp authorized under 2014 Farm Bill testing may actually test higher than the.3%

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