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IGC Completes Cohort 2 of its Phase 1 THC-Based Clinical Trial on Alzheimer’s Patients

Cannabis Law Report

IGC”) (NYSE American: IGC) announces today that it has completed Cohort 2 of its Phase 1 clinical trial on IGC’s tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)-based investigational new drug, IGC-AD1, intended to alleviate the symptoms of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. This Phase 1 trial is currently testing IGC-AD1 for safety.

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CBD Reduces Anxiety and Tremor in Parkinson’s Patients, States Study

The Joint Blog

The use of cannabidiol (CBD) is associated with both decreased anxiety and tremor amplitude in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to a new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology and first reported on by NORML. After taking CBD or a placebo, participants underwent the SPST.

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Data Analysis Yields Insights Into Medical Cannabis Use, Efficacy

Cannabis Law Report

The most recent one , from June 2021, takes a look at patients using cannabis to relieve pain. Over the prior three years or so, 41,260 RYAH-connected patients reported medical cannabis use for the treatment of pain. Indicas accounted for about 46% of use, sativas about 33%, and hybrids 21%.

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Cannabis and Sleep: How THC and CBD Help Me Catch Some Z’s

Veriheal

chemovar) is indica or sativa is not very important. Let’s take a deeper look at how cannabis might help you catch some much-needed z’s, and hear one patient’s perspective on chasing a good night’s sleep. Current Research and a Patient’s Perspective. A Patient’s Perspective.

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CBD Market Report

Project CBD

According to the FDA, “hemp” is defined as Cannabis sativa with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of 0.3% Cannabis sativa with more than 0.3% sativa do not naturally contain cannabinoids, but they can become contaminated with CBD from other plant parts during processing. The seed of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.):

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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. One of the major reasons cannabis grew so popular with medical marijuana patients is its perceived ability to manage pain, particularly pain that other medications can’t help. And this is an area of ample scientific research.

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Science Backs Cannabis for Stress Relief

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Most cannabis research studies and clinical trials in recent years required researchers to administer THC doses orally in pill form. Medical marijuana strains typically grow in two main types**: sativa strains with high THC content, and indica strains with high CBD content. Sativa Strains. Mood swings. Poor concentration.

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