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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

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.” Medical scientists are studying beta-caryophyllene as a treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic pain, and substance abuse. PloS one vol.

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Cannabinoids May Promote a Good Night’s Sleep, Study Finds

Veriheal

Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the fresh data suggests that the cannabinoids found in cannabis, such as THC and CBD , may have potential as a treatment for sleep deprivation. The team concluded that the observed improvement in insomnia symptoms demonstrates the cannabis plant’s suitability as a treatment option.

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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

The study began in January 2017 at Scottsdale Research Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.”. It’s characteristics include mellow indica-like body effects, but with an almost euphoric effect, like a sativa. Blue Dream is a hybrid that’s very popular because of the sativa-dominant attributes. 5 cannabis strains to treat PTSD: 1.

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Using medical marijuana for anxiety and depression

Canna Care Docs

Living with mental illness isn’t easy, and without the right treatment, can make daily life feel like an uphill battle. One of the many options emerging as a potential treatment for anxiety and depression is medical marijuana. Indica vs. sativa: dispensaries often categorize cannabis strains as “indica” or “sativa.”

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Best Marijuana Strains for Stress

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Cannabinoid-related agents in the treatment of anxiety disorders: current knowledge and future perspectives. There are three major umbrellas under which other derivatives of marijuana strains fall: sativa, hybrid and indica. Sativa strains are taller plants with narrower leaves. 1] Khan, S., & Kahn, R. Girl Scout Cookies.

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Philippines: Cannabis bills likely to be indefinitely postponed

Cannabis Law Report

In 2017, newspapers quoted Duterte’s spokesman that the former was open to approving bills legalising medical cannabis. So far, the DDB and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of CBD for patients afflicted with epilepsy, such as the oral solution Epidiolex for treatment of seizures associated with severe forms of epilepsy.

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Best strains and terpenes for seniors

The Cannigma

6 A 2017 review of research concluded that CBD may have “therapeutic potential” for people with insomnia at lower doses. When it comes to finding the best cannabis strains for seniors, skip the indica/sativa divide and don’t get hung up on strain names. How to choose cannabis for seniors. " Issues with cannabis consumption in seniors.

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