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

CannaMD

As Leafly summarizes: Cannabis refers to a genus of plants which has three species: indica, sativa, and ruderalis. Hemp is a sativa species, while cannabis can be sativa, indica, or ruderalis. Concentration levels of psychoactive cannabinoid, tetrahydrocannabinol (also known as THC ). Hemp & THC Limits. or less THC.

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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. For the purpose of this blog, let us not worry about that debate and discuss the 3 species we have the most info on.

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

Veriheal

It, therefore, could be involved in the cause and treatment of a wide range of diseases,” said one of the study’s authors, Shawn Lockery. Cannabis” is a word referring to various plants in the Cannabis genus plant species, including sativa, indica, and ruderalis. For HIV patients with wasting syndrome, cannabis could increase hunger.

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The AHRQ Wants to Learn About Cannabis and Kratom For Chronic Pain

Veriheal

In adults with chronic pain , what are the harms of Kratom or other plant-based substances for treatment of chronic pain? In adults with chronic pain, what are the benefits of Kratom or other plant-based substances for treatment of chronic pain? Cannabis is a plant loaded with cannabinoids like THC , CBN , CBG , CBD , and others.

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Medical Marijuana and Cancer: Finding the Most Effective Strains

Otherside Farms

Marijuana strains have been a solution and treatment for people who have Cancer. 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. Can Marijuana Cure Cancer?

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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.”