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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

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Consider it a testament to the ubiquity and flexibility of the endocannabinoid system: we can inhale medicinal cannabinoids via combustion or vaporization; ingest them via food or drink; and absorb them directly through the skin, the bodys largest organ. The post CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

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Ask The Green Nurse: Puff with Caution: Safer Cannabinoid Options for Asthma Patients

The Cannigma

According to recent data, nearly 79% of cannabis users prefer smoking the plant (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2017). While I still occasionally indulge in recreational inhalation, I rely on tinctures, capsules, edibles, and topicals for my medicinal needs. Can CBD help ease symptoms of asthma? Project CBD.)

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Ask The Green Nurse: Why Do People Use Medical Cannabis? Top 3 Evidence-Based Reasons to Consider Plant Medicine

The Cannigma

As medical cannabis becomes more widely accepted and accessible, one question still lingers: Why are so many people turning to this plant as medicine? A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine (2023) found that medical cannabis use is associated with reduced opioid dependency among chronic pain patients.

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Cannabis for Chronic Pain Relief: A New Clinical Framework

The Cannigma

The world of cannabis-based medicine is evolving rapidly—but for many clinicians and patients, the challenge remains: how do you safely and effectively use cannabis to treat chronic pain? Some may tolerate THC well; others may experience anxiety. Prescribing cannabis is not like prescribing traditional pharmaceutical drugs.

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The Science Behind Charlotte’s Web: How CBD Oil Works for Seizure Disorders

LifeCannMD

It was personal, powerful, and it changed how thousands of us think about plant medicine. What makes it different: Super high CBD content (we’re talking 15-20%) Practically no THC (less than 0.3%) Consistent from batch to batch (no surprises) Rich in other helpful compounds that work together That low THC part is huge for families.

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The History of RSO: One Man’s Journey Changed Everything

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“If you knew what I know about this medicine and the people who need it,” he once said, “you’d do the same thing.” It is sought after because it contains all the cannabinoids (the highest concentrate of THC), terpenes, and other compounds found in the cannabis plant. The truth is complicated.

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Breaking Down Confusing Cannabis Terminology

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Because tobacco is mixed with the ground flower used in this smokable, the THC high from smoking a spliff is less intense and is accompanied by a heady nicotine buzz. or less of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), according to the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 US Farm Bill).

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