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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

They act on the entire body (and thus may produce mild psychoactivity if THC is involved); they also last longer, and take effect more slowly. A May 2024 article in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences assesses efforts thus far using CBD to treat inflammatory pain (such as in arthritis) via transdermal delivery systems.

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THC & CBD-Rich Cannabis for Fibromyalgia

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Researchers have been investigating the use of cannabis to treat fibromyalgia’s constellation of symptoms for decades, with early clinical trials in the 2000s 1-4 suggesting a possible benefit of both pure THC and flower in managing the disease. © Copyright, Project CBD. © Copyright, Project CBD. Footnotes Schley, Marcus et al.

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Best strains and terpenes for sleep

The Cannigma

Sleep is foundational to good health, impacting our energy levels, cognition, and hormone regulation. Yet despite the obvious benefits, nearly one in three people don’t get enough sleep. To ensure you’re consuming the best weed strains for sleep, here’s what you need to know. How cannabis can help with sleep. ” 4.

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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

Project CBD

And this month comes a brand-new paper in the journal Biochemical Pharmacology 3 by Israeli researchers who report that three cannabis terpenes — at concentrations similar to those found in actual cannabis plants — significantly boost THC signaling at the CB1 receptor. This is notable in and of itself, though not a huge surprise.

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Quick Hits

Project CBD

Some recent highlights and curiosities from the amazing world of cannabis science and therapeutics: CBD and autism. In his first article of the new year, Raphael Mechoulam and other Israeli scientists look at the “real life experiences of medical cannabis treatment in autism.” Cannabis and ADHD. Self medicating for endometriosis.

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Cannabis and Sleep: How to Improve Sleep Quality with Medical Marijuana

United Patients Group

Effective, good-quality sleep is an essential aspect of overall health and well-being. Sleep enables the body to recharge, heal, and function optimally, while a lack of sleep is known to contribute to a range of health issues, including mood and mental disorders, reduced cognitive function, and a weakened immune system.

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CBD, THC & CBG for Skin Conditions

Project CBD

Anyone who has paid any attention to the cannabis “wellness” industry in recent years — whether through state medical and recreational programs or the free-for-all national CBD market — will be familiar with cannabinoid-infused topicals marketed to treat minor aches and pains. © Copyright, Project CBD.