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Is Irradiation Treatment on Cannabis Too Good to be True?

Medicinal Genomics

Our first thought was that DNA from the dead microbes was still present on the sample after the irradiation treatment. So our working theory became that irradiation treatments don’t actually kill microbes or otherwise disrupt the cell membrane enough to liberate the DNA from the microbial cells. Research by Hieke et al. Stay tuned.

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MAPS Is Pushing For FDA Approval Of MDMA-Assisted Therapy

Veriheal

Their studies have demonstrated the potential benefits of psilocybin mushrooms , ayahuasca, ketamine, and MDMA, particularly for people with treatment-resistant depression and other mental disorders. They have found that MDMA helps make the experience go more smoothly and leads to a more positive outcome after a therapeutic session.

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The Risks of Infusing Hemp-CBD Topical Products with Essential Oils and Menthol

Canna Law Blog

As we have previously discussed, the sale and marketing of hemp-infused cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) cosmetics, such as salves, lotions and creams (collectivelyTopicals”), present the lowest risk for businesses wishing to enter this booming industry. This precautionary measure has proven particularly important for Hemp-CBD Topicals.

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Unlocking the Benefits of Cannabis Sativa

The Herb Collective

Recent studies have also shown that it may be effective in reducing nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatments. Additionally, CBD oil derived from cannabis sativa can be used topically or taken orally as a supplement to potentially alleviate symptoms associated with anxiety and depression. Nutritional Value.

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Scientists Made a Cannabis Strain That Can Kill Cancer Cells

Veriheal

Cancer is the name that has been given to a collective of related diseases which can be present in any part of the human body. Conventional and experimental treatments for cancer often involve undesired, and sometimes extreme, side effects. Now, cannabis shows the promise of potentially curing cancer by attacking its cells. .

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Foolproof Way to Get Your Florida Medical Marijuana Recommendation and Card

FloridaMarijuana.net

On Nov 8th, 2016 the state of Florida legalized the use of medical marijuana, though it didn’t go into effect until March of 2017; the endorsement to the use of medical cannabis opened the doors to an alternative treatment for many different conditions. FM: How do you determine what treatment the patient may qualify for?

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Portland Funded its Police Department With Cannabis Tax Revenue

Veriheal

According to the Oregon Cannabis Association (OCA) , police budgets received more than $2 million directly from cannabis tax proceeds last year – despite the city passing a measure in 2016 stipulating that those funds should be designated for substance misuse treatment, public safety, and small business development.