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Cannabis and Constipation: What are the Benefits?

United Patients Group

Despite its known impact on slowing down the digestive system, recent research suggests that cannabis remains an effective remedy for constipation. Derived from the cannabis sativa plant, cannabis is categorized as a cannabinoid capable of activating receptors in the body, including those in the gut.

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The Health Effects of Cannabis: The Digestive System

Healer

Cannabis has broad effects in the digestive system, including increasing appetite, reducing nausea and vomiting, inhibiting acid secretion, relaxing smooth muscle, decreasing pain, decreasing inflammation, and decreasing motility, thereby relieving cramps and diarrhea. Abstract: Medical Study . ’ Zamora-Valdés, Daniel, et al.

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Cannabinoids: Everything You Should Know

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Cannabis is nothing new. However, with the ongoing debate about the benefits and drawbacks of cannabinoids and other cannabis compounds , it can seem as if cannabis is an emerging trend. The reality, of course, is that cannabis has been widely used for more than 5000 years, often for its medicinal properties.

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Cannabinoids Could Limit Brain Injury Damage, Researchers Say

The Cannigma

This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. Inhibition of MAGL using cannabinoids. We are looking into how to suppress MAGL so that you still have enough 2-AG to expedite the recovery process after TBI,” Vaibhav tells Analytical Cannabis. It appears here with permission. The research at the focus of the new $1.8

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An introduction to cannabinoids: Everything you need to know

Canna Care Docs

Studies show that cannabis may be helpful for numerous conditions, from nausea and chronic pain to neurological disorders. The answer involves the many compounds, called cannabinoids, that occur naturally in the cannabis plant. In reality, there are over 100 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, most of which we know little about.

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Biggest Benefits of Cannabis You May Be Missing Out On: Acidic Cannabinoids (CBDA / CBGA / THCA)

Healer

Phytocannabinoids found in cannabis and hemp exist in two states: acidic (for example THCA, CBDA ) & neutral (THC, CBD). In this article, I share what we know about acidic cannabinoids today and why you should incorporate them. Acidic cannabinoids increase the therapeutic benefits of the “entourage effect”.

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Can cannabis reduce acid reflux?

The Cannigma

Can cannabis reduce acid reflux and heartburn? At this point, there simply isn’t much research on cannabis use to combat acid reflux and GERD. The endocannabinoid system has CB1 and CB2 receptors on every organ in the body, including your stomach, esophagus, and throughout your digestive tract. Firstly, let’s clarify some terms.

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