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Medical Cannabis and Anxiety: Natural Treatment Options

Miss Marijuana

THC vs CBD for Anxiety Management Here’s where things get interesting. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are the two main compounds in cannabis, and they each have a very different effect on anxiety. THC is the compound that gets you high. But high doses? Well, they can sometimes have the opposite effect.

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A Patient’s Guide to Medical Marijuana Edibles in Miami

LifeCannMD

At 62, this Miami resident had navigated years of conventional treatment approaches for her persistent neuropathic discomfort. Initially hesitant due to personal perceptions, Elena discovered marijuana THC edibles that transformed her treatment experience.

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Breaking Down Confusing Cannabis Terminology

Veriheal

Because tobacco is mixed with the ground flower used in this smokable, the THC high from smoking a spliff is less intense and is accompanied by a heady nicotine buzz. Hemp oil vs. CBD Oil Hemp specifically refers to cannabis sativa plants whose parts contain 0.3%

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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

Project CBD

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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Understanding the Difference Between Indica and Sativa Cannabis Strains

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you have been into a dispensary recently, you may have noticed that there are three main types of offerings: Indica, Sativa, and hybrid. Sativa and Indica represent two distinct strains of cannabis and have different intended effects. What Is Sativa? The Plant: The Sativa plant is tall in stature and features narrow leaves.

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CBD, THC & CBG for Skin Conditions

Project CBD

Cannabinoid-infused topicals show particular promise in the treatment of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis. Next, the study authors review existing clinical and preclinical evidence on the effects of cannabinoid treatment for a long list of skin diseases both common and obscure. Suffice to say, they are thorough.

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The Hemp Standard is 0.3% THC. That Should Be Changed.

Canna Law Blog

Perhaps the most dubious rule is the total THC testing standard. To briefly summarize, the 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as “[t]he plant species Cannabis sativa L. The USDA then adopted a total THC testing requirement by which total THC is the molar sum of delta-9 THC and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (“THCA”).

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