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Best strains and terpenes for pain management

The Cannigma

There have been a number of preclinical and clinical trials studying cannabis’ effects on pain. The best type of cannabis for dealing with chronic pain tends to be type I or type II strain with a terpene profile that includes linalool, pinene, beta-caryophyllene, limonene, or myrcene. Can topical terpenes alone help with pain?

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Charlotte’s Web Launches New R&D Division

Cannabis Law Report

The company, a leader in hemp-derived CBD extract products, has created an internal research and development division led by a former healthcare executive to focus on the science of hemp-derived phytocannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoid compounds. Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. Source: [link].

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New Study From UNM Shows Full Spectrum Hemp Oil Effective in Treating Chronic Neuropathic Pain

MedicalJane

The UNM researchers set out to examine the effectiveness of consuming “legal” hemp oil extracted from the whole Cannabis plant. This allowed the researchers to examine how “full-spectrum” whole plant extracted hemp oil influences brief episodes of pain sensitivity to an affected region. Westlund, Department of Anesthesiology.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

In 1983, Ken Nelson was likely the first person to extract and smoke Sonoran Desert Toad (aka the Colorado River toad, Incilius alvarius ) venom. Clinical research: Research is focusing on 5-MeO-DMT use in depression and anxiety. Bufo is extracted by milking the venom from the toad’s parotoid glands.

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Here’s what you need to know about cannabis research

The Cannigma

Because of this variability in the plant, and because of a lack of standard methods–like chemical analyses of cannabinoids or terpenes–has led to inconsistent scientific results. This is because these types of studies control the most variables to ensure that the results that come out of the trial are as reliable as possible.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

Another factor that increased CBD’s popularity was the FDA approval of an antiepileptic cannabis-based drug named Epidiolex — a highly concentrated CBD extraction mixed with sesame oil and some flavoring. In addition, hemp-derived extracts and other products tend to have less diverse terpenoid and cannabinoid profiles. Shutterstock).

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THC Basics: An Introduction For Patients

Canna Care Docs

THC is simply one cannabinoid present within cannabis that interacts with many other cannabinoids present within the plant, including aromatic terpenes which all contribute to what is known as the entourage effect.

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