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9 Marijuana Strains To Help Chronic Pain

MMJ Recs

Chronic pain marijuana strains span across sativa, indica, and hybrid breeds. Although research is limited, anecdotal evidence suggests a variety of marijuana strains can be highly effective in bringing chronic pain down to manageable levels. With a lower THC content, L.A. Afghan Kush. Confidential. Sour Diesel.

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Cannabis Sativa: 8 Health Benefits

The Herb Collective

From reducing chronic pain to treating anxiety, this plant has made its way into alternative medicine as a natural remedy for various health conditions. In this blog, we are going to discuss the top eight health benefits of cannabis sativa that have been proven by science.

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5 Benefits of Taking Cannabis During Chemotherapy

Otherside Farms

For instance, delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is responsible for giving the user a feeling of high. As per a study by The National Centre for Biotechnology, the natural way to alleviate pain and inflammation is marijuana. It contains compounds and chemicals like THC, which brings you instant relief from pain.

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Stop Hurting, Start Living: A Guide to Medical Marijuana for Back Pain

PrestoDoctor

It has been proven effective in treating migraines, anxiety, depression, chronic pain , and insomnia. The most abundant ones are cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Note that medical marijuana is higher in CBD and lower in THC than its recreational counterpart.

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The Variety of Health Conditions That Medical Marijuana can Treat

The Joint Blog

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol are the two main chemical extracts from the plant that are used in medicine. Marijuana and alleviating chronic pain. Almost one million Americans turn to the use of marijuana to help ease chronic pain. Improve weight gain. Multiple Sclerosis. .

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The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Relationship With Cannabis

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Medical cannabis can be used for a multitude of different reasons in patients: Chronic pain. Nerve pain. is for pain relief and it is especially high with people who deal with chronic pain. On the opposite side of this, the biggest ailment Big Pharma prescribes opiates for is pain relief.

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‘Too costly, not enough evidence it works’, says UK in blow to cannabis campaigners

Cannabis Law Report

Doctors are unwilling to prescribe medicinal cannabis, it said, as they are worried about the possible long-term effects on the brain, particularly from longer term exposure to THC, the psychoactive constituent in cannabis. Pro-cannabis charities for individuals suffering debilitating illnesses have also reacted angrily.