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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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The Ultimate Marijuana and PTSD Guide

Medicinal Marijuana Association

As you explore the benefits and risks, consider this guide your compass in the vast landscape of treatment options. Sativa strains, on the other hand, may offer more uplifting and energizing effects. Hybrid strains combine characteristics of both Indica and Sativa, providing a balance that some individuals find beneficial.

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The Ultimate Marijuana and PTSD Guide

Medicinal Marijuana Association

As you explore the benefits and risks, consider this guide your compass in the vast landscape of treatment options. Sativa strains, on the other hand, may offer more uplifting and energizing effects. Hybrid strains combine characteristics of both Indica and Sativa, providing a balance that some individuals find beneficial.

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Cannabinoids May Promote a Good Night’s Sleep, Study Finds

Veriheal

Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the fresh data suggests that the cannabinoids found in cannabis, such as THC and CBD , may have potential as a treatment for sleep deprivation. The team concluded that the observed improvement in insomnia symptoms demonstrates the cannabis plant’s suitability as a treatment option.

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Marijuana & COVID-19: New Study Preview

CannaMD

As the study authors acknowledge: Cannabis sativa, especially one high in the anti-inflammatory cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD), has been proposed to modulate gene expression and inflammation and is under investigation for several potential therapeutic applications against cancer and various inflammatory diseases. Why Study Marijuana?

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Study Finds Healthcare Providers Need More Education On Cannabis

MedicalJane

As more and more states legalize cannabis use, the demand for medical cannabis products and cannabinoid-based therapies continues to grow. Unfortunately, the knowledge and application of these therapies by American healthcare providers is underwhelming.

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Marijuana & COVID-19: Top Studies [August 2020]

CannaMD

Unlike THC, CBD has a high margin of safety and is well tolerated pharmacologically even after treatments of up to 1500 mg/day for two weeks in both animals and humans, which suggests its feasibility to reduce SARS-CoV2 induced lung inflammation/pathology and disease severity. .” But what does marijuana have to do with ACE2?