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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

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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

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What’s more, in the presence of THC (also a CB1 agonist), terpenes appear to modulate cannabinoid activity in varied and interesting ways. In 2014, for example, Chinese researchers at Chongqing Medical University reported that BCP prevented cognitive impairment in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s. 94,1-2 (2014): 1-12.

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Terpene Spotlight: Caryophyllene

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In “ The Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential” written by Franjo Grotenhermen and Ethan Russo, the authors cite the 1964 discovery of THC by Gaoni and Mechoulam. A 2016 article titled Cannabis sativa and Hemp by Joshua A. Hartsel, Alexandros Makriyannis, et al.

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

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THC and CBD are two popular cannabinoids, and have been used medicinally for centuries. 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. Cannabis also has terpenes.

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Potential Issues With Testing Hemp Under The 2018 Farm Bill

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

Among the hundreds of cannabinoids contained in cannabis, THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) has been the focal point for testing because of its psychoactive properties. However, cannabis also contains THC-A (tetrahytrocannabinolic acid) which, by itself, is not psychoactive. 3% of total THC tested under the 2018 Farm Bill.

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

Cannabis Law Report

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. 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 1, 2022).

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What’s the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana CBD Oil?

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As Leafly summarizes: Cannabis refers to a genus of plants which has three species: indica, sativa, and ruderalis. Hemp is a sativa species, while cannabis can be sativa, indica, or ruderalis. Fortunately, in 2014, the Federal Farm Bill re-opened the door for industrial hemp research. Hemp & THC Limits.

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