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Medical Marijuana Strains for Appetite Suppression

LifeCannMD

Additionally, a 2012 study using rats revealed that CBD actually reduced their appetites. Most strains of cannabis cultivars naturally high in THCV are mostly from African landrace sativas. Jack the Ripper – Sativa – THC 17% This contains one of the highest THCV profiles of any strain at 5% THCV or higher.

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Three Delicious Raw Cannabis Smoothie Recipes

Project CBD

Phytochemical, proximate composition, amino acid profile and characterization of Marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.) 2012 Jul;72(1):135-43. 2012 Dec 31;10(2):316-23. 2012 Nov 15;214(3):314-9. Br J Pharmacol. 2013 Mar;168(6):1456-70. Ofojekwu, A. Ujah, M.N.O. The Journal of Phytopharmacology. 2014 3(1): 35-43. Callaway, J.

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

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A more thorough study from 2012 showed more tangible results. Schier AR, Ribeiro NP, Silva AC, Hallak JE, Crippa JA, Nardi AE, Zuardi AW; Cannabidiol, a Cannabis sativa constituent, as an anxiolytic drug; The Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry; June 2012; 34(1): S104-10.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

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Here’s how damaging chronic inflammation might be: A study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation in 2012 found evidence that prolonged inflammatory proteins may contribute to developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. ( production in human neuron-like cells; Journal of Neuroinflammation; August 2012; 9:199. Harlequin.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

A 2012 study found that people with naturally low creativity experienced boosted creativity when they consumed cannabis – at least when looking at divergent thinking and verbal fluency. Indica and sativa are plant names that refer to the physical differences between the plant, not the chemical compound within the nugs.

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Choosing the Right Strain for You

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Strains are classified into three groups: Sativa, Indica, Hybrids. Sativa is known for its energizing, anxiety-reducing effect. Sativa-dominant strains help patients feel productive via a stimulating effect. Due to the more cerebral properties of THC, Sativa is the optimum choice for treating mental and behavioral problems.

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

Indica strains are usually responsible for this effect, but there are some sativa and hybrid strains that can also help to manage appetite. Durban Poison (Sativa). As a sativa strain, Durban Poison is a perfect choice to get you going through the day. Sour Diesel (Sativa). Find the right strain for you. GSC (Hybrid).