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5 Benefits of Taking Cannabis During Chemotherapy

Otherside Farms

What is medicinal marijuana? Although cannabis is illegal in most parts of the world, medicinal marijuana is legal. For instance, delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is responsible for giving the user a feeling of high. Studies have shown that medicinal marijuana can have positive effects on cancer patients.

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Using Cannabis for Diabetic Nerve Pain

Veriheal

The study was conducted with 16 participants who suffer from painful diabetic neuropathic (nerve) pain in order to “assess the short-term efficacy and tolerability of inhaled cannabis.”. Each participant either received four single doses of the placebo , 1% THC (low), 4% THC (medium), or 7% THC (high) cannabis.

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9 Marijuana Strains To Help Chronic Pain

MMJ Recs

As its medicinal benefits earn heightened recognition, marijuana continues to become more accepted across the United States. Although the relaxing tendencies inherent in indica strains lend themselves to pain reduction, properties from both can be useful in remedying chronic pain. With a lower THC content, L.A.

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8 Interesting Health Benefits of Cannabis That You Should Know

Cannabis Law Report

Hundreds of powerful chemicals with different medicinal potential may be found inside every cannabis plant. CBD appears to offer certain advantages over antidepressant medicines when handling depression. When taken alone, CBD appears to be useful for specific forms of pain, namely nerve pain and backache, according to some studies.

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‘Too costly, not enough evidence it works’, says UK in blow to cannabis campaigners

Cannabis Law Report

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) reviewed evidence for the benefits and costs of cannabis-based medicinal products and drew up guidance for health professionals and the public. It also said the children’s experiences on medicinal cannabis in the should be taken into account as evidence of how well the drug works.

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5 Important Applications of Medical Marijuana

Otherside Farms

As lots of places around the world move to legalize Marijuana, the debates continue to rage on whether Marijuana could be considered medicinally viable. Here are 5 important applications of medical Marijuana: Nerve pain. Critically, Marijuana contains a compound called THC, which stimulates the removal of plaque from the brain.

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Cannabis Sativa: 8 Health Benefits

The Herb Collective

From reducing chronic pain to treating anxiety, this plant has made its way into alternative medicine as a natural remedy for various health conditions. However, cannabis sativa, also known as marijuana, has been found to have incredible pain-relieving properties. At The Herb Collective, we believe in the power of cannabis.

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