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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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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

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Andrew Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. NM: Please tell us about the history of cannabis use in folk medicine. Dr. Weil: Cannabis has a long history of use in folk medicine throughout the world.

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What Is Delta-8-THC And What Are The Medicinal Benefits?

The Fresh Toast

What Is Delta-8-THC And What Are The Medicinal Benefits? It also goes by the name Delta-9-THC. The post What Is Delta-8-THC And What Are The Medicinal Benefits? If you consume marijuana, you probably familiar with Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Remembering Wade Laughter, the Unsung Hero of CBD

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It was a squat, indica-looking plant, three-and-a-half-feet tall, very bushy with huge odiferous purple-pinkish colas oozing medicated goo that contained a significant amount of both CBD and THC. Harlequin was euphoria-inducing, but in a somewhat different way from the ubiquitous THC-dominant fare.

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CBD and THC Their Unique Roles in Modern Medicine

Medical Marijuana Pages

CBD and THC Their Unique Roles in Modern Medicine. Cannabidiol (CBD) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are two key compounds derived from cannabis, each holding distinct therapeutic roles. Though they share a similar molecular structure, their effects on the body vary greatly, especially in how they interact with the brain.

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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

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And this month comes a brand-new paper in the journal Biochemical Pharmacology 3 by Israeli researchers who report that three cannabis terpenes — at concentrations similar to those found in actual cannabis plants — significantly boost THC signaling at the CB1 receptor. This is notable in and of itself, though not a huge surprise.

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Sativex, the Pioneer of Cannabis Medicines

Sensi Seeds

Sativex by GW Pharmaceuticals is the first fully approved cannabis-based medicine. It is an oral spray containing THC and CBD, used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The post Sativex, the Pioneer of Cannabis Medicines appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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