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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

It was mostly available as a tincture for medical use, and if people had alterations of consciousness they didn’t mention it to their doctors. In general, I think that botanical medicine is safer than pharmaceutical medicine, that the chances of causing harm are much less. I include pharmaceutical drugs in that category.

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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

So much attention is placed upon THC and CBD that sometimes the less abundant cannabinoids are forgotten about or not appreciated fully. Long before THC was discovered in the 1940s , CBN was first identified at the turn of the 20th century from a plant that was then known as Indian hemp. Converting THC to CBN happens through oxidation.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

The passage of SB 701 directed the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to regulate and monitor the state’s CBD- and THC-A-rich oils. There are currently five “pharmaceutical processor” permit holders in Virginia, and they’re about to open for business. A low-THC program? JM Pedini | Photo by Adam Ewing.

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What You Should Know Before Considering Giving THC-O a Go

Veriheal

At one time, it was all about THC. Now, the latest trend among folks living in states without access to legal cannabis is THC-O. While THC-O could be considered a cannabinoid, it’s better described as a compound due to being synthetically derived from hemp. THC or less. THC-O — A Big No or Give it a Go?

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What Is Nanoemulsion and What Does It Mean for Cannabis Beverages?

The Cannigma

Cannabis drinkables offer the promise of a better THC experience — the perfect happy hour libation with friends or colleagues — without any smoking or vaping needed and no hangover the next day. Because it is not water soluble, THC won’t seamlessly blend into most beverages. That’s where nanoemulsion comes in. What is nanoemulsion?

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Could CBN really help you sleep? Consumer study data suggest yes.

The Cannigma

In 2021, MoreBetter used its web-based software to track over 350 people using a CBN tincture from CBDistillery. The MoreBetter & CBDistillery CBN study CBN, or cannabinol , is a natural product of THC degradation; it can be found in aged, poorly stored cannabis plants and also in cannabis smoke. Here’s what they found.

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Can cannabis reduce acid reflux?

The Cannigma

6 medicinal plants that pharmaceuticals can't replace. A 2009 study giving pharmaceutical grade THC (dronabinol) to dogs produced a decrease in acid secretion, inflammation in the stomach lining, and frequency of acid reflux episodes. THC versus CBD for acid reflux. Is THC or CBD better for acid reflux?

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