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The Biological and Effective Differences of Sativa and Indica

Otherside Farms

The only challenge you may encounter is choosing between the two main types of marijuana–Sativa, and Indica. Below is a guide to help you know the biological and effective differences between Sativa and Indica. Indica refers to the cannabis strains with sedating and relaxing physical effects. Sativa takes time to flower.

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Navigating the World of Medical Marijuana Strains: A Guide for Patients and Healthcare Providers

United Patients Group

Marijuana strains are commonly categorized into three primary types: indica, sativa, and hybrids – each with distinctive traits and potential medicinal effects. We will also discuss the concept of personalized medicine in the context of medical marijuana and how to build a tailored approach to optimize treatment outcomes.

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Cannabis Sativa Vs. Cannabis Indica

Medical Cannabis Seedbank

When we do research into cannabis, we find that the topic of Sativa vs. Indica to either be misunderstood or the information we find to be very vague. The main cannabis species we are aware of are: Sativa. Besides these 3, Cannabis Sativa can be divided into 2 subspecies: Cannabis Sativa. Cannabis Sativa L.

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

A “Dietary Cannabinoid” Beta-caryophyllene, a weak CB1 agonist, is what scientists refer to as a “full agonist” at the CB2 cannabinoid receptor, which plays an important role in regulation of immune function and inflammation. Cannabis sativa terpenes are cannabimimetic and selectively enhance cannabinoid activity.”

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Cannabis? Weed? Marijuana? Why what we call it matters

The Cannigma

Some are botanical (“cannabis sativa”), some steeped in history and discrimination (“marijuana”) and others just good for a giggle (“the devil’s lettuce”). The ancient Egyptians also had a word for cannabis: shemshemet, with the first references appearing around 2350 BCE. Maybe more than all of them put together.

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Medical Marijuana vs. Cannabis Legalization in Pennsylvania: A Legal Perspective

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis refers to all the products derived from Cannabis sativa, a plant that contains about 540 chemicals. The term “marijuana” refers to parts or products in the Cannabis Sativa plant, but it contains substantial amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This article will help you understand the laws in Pennsylvania.

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Common Cannabinoids In Everyday Life

LifeCannMD

Sativas also benefit those who suffer from low mood or due to its elevating properties. Sweet potatoes can work along with the sativa strain of marijuana to elevate spirit and mood. BCP is also present in Rosemary and some scientists now refer to BCP as dietary marijuana. Some refer to AEA as the “bliss molecule.”