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Understanding the Difference Between Indica and Sativa Cannabis Strains

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you have been into a dispensary recently, you may have noticed that there are three main types of offerings: Indica, Sativa, and hybrid. Sativa and Indica represent two distinct strains of cannabis and have different intended effects. What Is Sativa? The Plant: The Sativa plant is tall in stature and features narrow leaves.

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Conditions That Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card

Otherside Farms

Although the Cannabis Sativa plant is popular as a recreational drug, it is increasingly being used for its therapeutic effects. Patients need a medical marijuana certification to use cannabis products for their health conditions. But what conditions qualify you for a medical marijuana card? Let’s find out. HIV and AIDS.

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Cannabis and Constipation: What are the Benefits?

United Patients Group

Derived from the cannabis sativa plant, cannabis is categorized as a cannabinoid capable of activating receptors in the body, including those in the gut. It provides relief from pain and anti-inflammatory responses in the digestive tract, proving beneficial for certain gastrointestinal conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease.

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Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy

StrainConnect

Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy. Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid. And while were at it, wed like to debunk the idea surrounding "indica" being a "nighttime strain," "sativa" being an "uplifting/daytime strain" and "hybrid" being a mix of indica and sativa.

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Best Marijuana Strains for Stress

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If stress is not managed properly, it often lingers, leading to serious mental and physical conditions, such as insomnia, recurring headaches, eating disorders, a weakened immune system, high blood pressure, heart disease, and much more. [1] Sativa strains are taller plants with narrower leaves. 1] Khan, S., & Kahn, R.

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What Are The Best MMJ Strains For Insomnia?

MMJ Recs

The use of medical marijuana to treat insomnia has gained attention as a potential alternative or complementary therapy. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at what the condition of insomnia involves, how it might be treated with the use of medical marijuana, and what the best MMJ strains for insomnia are. What is Insomnia?

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Marijuana & COVID-19: New Study Preview

CannaMD

As the study authors acknowledge: Cannabis sativa, especially one high in the anti-inflammatory cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD), has been proposed to modulate gene expression and inflammation and is under investigation for several potential therapeutic applications against cancer and various inflammatory diseases. Why Study Marijuana?