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South African Research Team Says Cannabis is ‘Very Promising’ as an Opioid Replacement

Veriheal

Clinical trials into cannabis’ potential as an opioid replacement are well underway in South Africa. Quite frankly, the clinical trials couldn’t have come at a better time. What’s more, the soon-to-be-introduced strain is laden with myrcene and beta-caryophyllene terpenes.

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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. CW Labs and have an additional office in Boulder, Colo.

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

MedicalJane

Researchers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) have conducted a series of recent studies testing the effectiveness and safety of consuming cannabis, but this is the first study they have conducted measuring the therapeutic potential of hemp oil with low THC levels. Hemp” is defined in the Act as “the plant Cannabis sativa L.

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Based on the limited existing evidence, the best cannabis strain for migraines may be a Type II that includes both THC and CBD, and a terpene profile that includes beta-caryophyllene, myrcene, linalool, limonene, bisabolol, humulene or pinene. The study called out pinene, myrcene, and beta-caryophyllene as specifically useful terpenes.

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New U.S. Research Efforts Could Catalyze Medical Cannabis’ Adoption in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Veriheal

In particular, of all the components contained in the cannabis plant— including cannabinoids , terpenes , and flavonoids — the cannabis compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has proven to harbor medicinal benefits when used in specific formulations. The debate surrounding cannabis’ potentially therapeutic powers has ensued for decades.

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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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Study Examines “Encouraging” Evidence on Medical Marijuana Treating Psychiatric Disorders

The Joint Blog

” The systematic review of the literature “was conducted during 2019, assessing the data from all case studies and clinical trials involving medicinal cannabis or plant-derived isolates for all major psychiatric disorders (neurological conditions and pain were omitted).”