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Unlock the Surprising Health Benefits of Cannabis Indica - 10 Health Benefits You Need to Know About

The Herb Collective

Reduces Anxiety and Depression: For those dealing with anxiety and depression, finding an effective treatment can be a daunting task. Whether used in traditional forms, such as smoking or edibles, or in medical formats like oils or tinctures, Cannabis Indica has proven to be a viable alternative to traditional prescription medications.

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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

There are also other parts of the plant with different uses such as seeds which can be eaten like nuts; stems/leaves which can be cooked into tea; resins/oils which can be ingested thru various methods including capsules, tinctures & edibles; and finally extracts which come from isolating specific compounds found within whole plants.

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Using Cannabis to Treat Glaucoma

Medicinal Marijuana Association

The potential link between cannabis and glaucoma treatment is a topic of ongoing investigation, stirring both curiosity and caution within the medical community. Improves optic nerve blood flow and protects retinal cells. Potential for enhanced treatment outcomes with cannabis use.

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Is cannabis a blood thinner?

The Cannigma

In general patients taking anticoagulants often have cardiovascular issues, which can be problematic with cannabis use as THC is known to cause changes in heart rate and blood pressure. This effect is particularly strong with smoking or vaping THC products, but can also happen with edibles. CBD and Blood Thinners.

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Marijuana Before Surgery: Friend or Foe?

Marijuanally

For instance, there are results by a study done in the Institute of Medicine which says that smoking marijuana can increase the blood pressure. However, the blood pressure was affected by five milligrams which are close to nothing and cannot be considered as a reliable side effect.

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What’s the deal with ketamine? Q&A on Special K

The Cannigma

5 Related Stories How cannabis interacts with psychedelics This app-guided psychedelic treatment works when antidepressants don’t Several years later in 1986, it was shown that blocking the NMDA receptor disrupted memory functioning in rodents. Ketamine can be screen for in blood and urine, but it is not part of a standard drug screening.

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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

The Cannigma

With a medical marijuana card you can also receive preferential treatment at some combined medical/adult use dispensaries. If you’ve decided to start your journey with edibles or tinctures, try a small dose, perhaps even half the recommended portion. Medical only goods and services. The same logic applies to smoking or vaping.