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The Latin American Cannabis Landscape – Part Two: Regulated Markets and Patient Access

CannaTech

Thanks to the recent emergence of regulated medical cannabis markets, the success of this versatile plant can be followed from farm to pharma and prescriber to patient, however, the origins of cannabis as medicine cannot be as simply traced as the plant is today from seed to sale. Of course, patients need product and product costs money.

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Cannabis and Heart Health Benefits

United Patients Group

Cannabis and Heart Health Benefits Introduction There’s no doubt that cannabis is a controversial topic, but the health benefits of it are undeniable. A 2013 study published by the Journal of Biochemical Pharmacology was conducted to determine what effects small amounts of THC have on heart protection.

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Cannabis laws in Romania

The Cannigma

THC in 2013 but did not establish a national program. Romania technically legalized medical cannabis back in 2013. Patients can be prescribed medical marijuana in the form of pharmaceuticals, like Sativex. However, this legalization is a technicality, as there is no established medical program for patients to join.

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Best strains and terpenes for pain management

The Cannigma

One of the major reasons cannabis grew so popular with medical marijuana patients is its perceived ability to manage pain, particularly pain that other medications can’t help. 5 A retrospective review of 121 migraine patients in Colorado found that daily cannabis use reduced migraine frequency. These people suffer from chronic pain.

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Study Shows That Medical Cannabis Helps Alleviate Symptoms of Dystonia

Veriheal

A Look Into Dystonia Patients and Cannabis. The team of researchers’ objective was to assess the effect of medical cannabis on patients with dystonia since it was suggested as a treatment for involuntary contractions of muscles in several case reports and case series. Cannabis Improves Quality of Life for Dystonia Patients.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

Some of the earliest studies examine the effects of THC on cancer patients and reducing chemo-related nausea, although the scientists noted the effectiveness of THC can be dependent on tolerance, dose, and administration. Using topicals and edibles won’t deliver the same results as smoking or using concentrates. CBDA and nausea.

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What is RSO? (Rick Simpson Oil)

Peninsula Alternative Health

Using cannabis oil, Simpson was able to manage all of his symptoms, but eventually developed a type of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma in 2013. Concentrates are also available and often come in syringes for accurate dosing These can be held under the tongue, swallowed, or applied topically in order to be absorbed.

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