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Cannabinoid-Bathed Worms Want to Binge on High-Calorie Foods

Veriheal

“Cannabis” is a word referring to various plants in the Cannabis genus plant species, including sativa, indica, and ruderalis. Of the 550+ cannabis compounds that have been identified so far , the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is by far one of the most well-known.

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WHAT IS THE IDEAL THC LEVEL FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS?

The Joint Blog

Perhaps one of the most important questions people have is, “What would be the THC level for medical cannabis?” ” But before that question is often answered, we want first to understand what THC is, how it works, what effects it, and, therefore, the condition we would like to treat. What Is THC?

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What’s the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana CBD Oil?

CannaMD

Although hemp-derived CBD oil and marijuana-derived CBD oil are often mistaken by non-patients as the same thing (“I don’t need a medical marijuana card, I can buy CBD at the gas station!”), As Leafly summarizes: Cannabis refers to a genus of plants which has three species: indica, sativa, and ruderalis. or less THC.

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Medical Marijuana and Cancer: Finding the Most Effective Strains

Otherside Farms

The main ones are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Chemotherapy , one of the main treatments against cancer, is so aggressive to the human body that it can cause serious discomfort to patients. For example, both THC and CBD have become popular for their ability to relieve pain by suppressing pain signals in the brain.

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Cannabis Sativa Vs. Cannabis Indica

Medical Cannabis Seedbank

This species has a very high concentration of THC and other psychoactive compounds. has very low levels of THC and other psychoactive compounds. The 3 rd and last species of cannabis we will discuss is Ruderalis. These different qualities definitely influence when patients will medicate and what strains to use.

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What is behind the impressive market growth of CBD?

The Joint Blog

Of the two components, THC creates the euphoric effects that marijuana is famous for and for which it has been classified as a narcotic in the past while CBD on the other hand has many medicinal benefits without the psychedelic side effects. THC has a lot of benefits for humans and animals, but with that comes psychoactive effects.

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Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

The Cannigma

They’re so concerned about THC and they missed everything, the whole story behind the importance of this plant and its uniqueness.”. SP: Yeah, she bought me a little THC molecule that I have. CP: Like the THC for example. I was interested once I heard, “Hey, not just THC, is what people are shopping for.”