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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

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Clinical benefits? 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. New clinical trials are urgently needed, they repeat in a familiar refrain. So what do the studies say?

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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

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Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing recurrent seizures that can significantly impact the quality of life. While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients.

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Cannabinoids for Tinnitus?

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All but two of the 45 respondents said they’d consider cannabis as a treatment, with 29 seeking help for sleep disturbances, 27 for emotional complaints, 25 for functional disturbances, and nine for pain. Despite all this, there is a potential biological rationale for the treatment of tinnitus with cannabinoids, the authors explain.

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The Science Behind Medical Marijuana: Exploring Cannabinoids and Their Therapeutic Effects

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This article delves into the science behind medical marijuana, focusing on cannabinoids, the active compounds found in the cannabis plant, and their remarkable therapeutic effects. Epilepsy Management: CBD, in particular, has emerged as an effective treatment for epilepsy, especially in individuals with rare and severe forms of the condition.

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CBD Market Report

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5 In June 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex® (GW Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge, UK), the first FDA-approved pharmaceutical drug to contain a “purified drug substance [CBD] derived from marijuana,” for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare epilepsy disorders. Available at: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400098/.

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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

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In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in the perception of medical marijuana, transforming it from a controversial substance to a recognized and, in some places, a legal form of medical treatment. Epidiolex, a CBD-based medication, has even received FDA approval for the treatment of specific seizure disorders.

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Cannabis and the Immune System

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Cannabis has also been used for centuries to treat gastrointestinal disorders, epilepsy, rheumatism and malaria. Cannabis has been shown to be an effective treatment for a variety of conditions caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi. Ancient Chinese texts and Ayurvedic texts describe its use to treat inflammation, pain and spasms.