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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

A study published in February 2015 in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy journal showed that a CBD-rich extract from cannabis plants is much more efficient than CBD used in its pure form , mainly due the presence of other cannabinoids, terpenes and other molecules that greatly increase the dosage/efficiency ratio of CBD.

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Germany: Berlin is suing the BfArM

Cannabis Law Report

Berlin – The Berlin Senate wants to force the approval of its model project for the sale of cannabis for consumption in pharmacies: After the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) had rejected the necessary applications, the Senate is now going to the Cologne Administrative Court. Read more at [link].

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Australian Border Force Seize Cannabis Book Ordered Via Amazon By  President Of Medical Cannabis Users Association of Tasmania

Cannabis Law Report

A medicinal cannabis patient has had a book he ordered about the plant seized by Australian Border Force (ABF) in a move he described as “weird’ and “overzealous”. First published in 2015, the book is available via a number of Australian internet retailers. April 20, 2015. Thanks to Cannabiz for the tip. They write.

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Indigenous Innovation in the Minnesota Cannabis Industry

Canna Law Blog

These plants have held sacred and significant roles in many Indigenous cultures, deeply intertwined with spiritual practices, medicinal applications, and traditional ways of life. A Tradition of Excellence For thousands of years, Native tribes across North America have harnessed the benefits of the hemp and cannabis plants.

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Is weed legal in Brazil?

The Cannigma

This reform particularly applies to the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes. In 2015, CBD was reclassified by ANVISA, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (the country’s FDA equivalent), as a controlled substance in 2015. ANVISA’s clearance applies to both THC and CBD-based medicinal products.

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Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Treat Neuropathy

FloridaMarijuana.net

Exposure to toxins may damage nerves and cause peripheral neuropathy: medication toxicity, environmental or industrial toxins and heavy alcohol consumption. A 2015 article published in The Journal of American Medicine found that that “use of marijuana for chronic pain and neuropathic pain is supported by high-quality evidence.

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Terpene Spotlight: Myrcene

FloridaMarijuana.net

This efficacy translates to better medicine and better treatments for patients. Additionally, a 2015 study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology reported that Myrcene aids in anti- Osteoarthritis treatment. This means that as a team these compounds make cannabis stronger and more efficient.

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