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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ). Image by Uwe Conrad from Pixabay.

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Study: Topical CBD Mitigates Neuropathy

The Joint Blog

The topical use of cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychoactive component of marijuana, is associated with significantly reduced pain in patients with peripheral neuropathy. For the study researchers examined the effects of topical CBD oil l in the management of neuropathic pain. The study was randomized and placebo-controlled. males and 37.9%

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Study Finds Topical Cannabinoids Treat Intractable Leg Ulcers

The Joint Blog

According to a new study the administration of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids resulted in wound healing in a pair of elderly patients with treatment-resistant leg ulcers. In one patient cannabinoid treatment resulted in complete wound closure in 77 days. Topical Cannabis?Based

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 3 of 3: Anxiety

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In either case, there is definitely a connection, and the widening availability for adults to consume cannabis legally for recreational and medicinal purposes has driven public interest into using cannabis for mental health treatment. Between CBD and THC, CBD seems to hold the best potential as a treatment for anxiety compared to THC.

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CBD Topicals are Not Immune from FDA Scrutiny, as Recent Warning Letters Show

Canna Law Blog

We’ve written extensively on this blog about industrial hemp-derived CBD products, including CBD comestibles , CBD pet products , CBD in alcohol , and CBD topicals. Thoroughly reviewing packaging, marketing copy, and websites for these types of claims will be crucial for every company offering topical CBD products for sale.

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The Risks of Infusing Hemp-CBD Topical Products with Essential Oils and Menthol

Canna Law Blog

As we have previously discussed, the sale and marketing of hemp-infused cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) cosmetics, such as salves, lotions and creams (collectively “Topicals”), present the lowest risk for businesses wishing to enter this booming industry. This precautionary measure has proven particularly important for Hemp-CBD Topicals.

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Medical Marijuana and Mental Health: Potential Benefits for Anxiety and Depression

MMJ Recs

However, it’s only in recent years that scientific research and changing legislation have opened up the possibility of using medical marijuana as a treatment for mental health conditions. MMJ offers a potential alternative for individuals with treatment-resistant depression.

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