article thumbnail

CBD Science Update

Project CBD

Over 200 scientists from around the world attended the four-day conference, which included 65 oral presentations and nearly 200 posters covering a wide range of topics – with the caveat that researchers had to present new, unpiblished data. THC was present in 89 percent of the samples, but in most cases no amount of THC was provided.

CBD 222
article thumbnail

CBD Science Update

Project CBD

Just over 500 participants from around the world attended the four-day conference, which included 65 oral presentations and nearly 200 posters covering a wide range of topics – with the caveat that researchers had to present new, unpublished data. The results were mixed. Related story Can CBD Help Your Condition? Preclinical promise.

CBD 179
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Cannabis and Meditation

United Patients Group

Reducing blood pressure and stress Cannabis can help you reduce blood pressure and stress, which are two of the leading causes of insomnia. Cannabis has been shown to reduce blood pressure and stress, which are two main causes of anxiety. Anxiety Cannabis can help you feel less anxiety.

article thumbnail

Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

Blood Pressure Cannabis can be used to lower your blood pressure, prevent high blood pressure and maintain healthy levels. Cannabis has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body (1), which can lead to improved heart health by lowering blood pressure (2).

article thumbnail

Colorado Attorney General Wants Congress To Shield Cannabis From Big Tobacco

Veriheal

Based on the findings of a recently published study that was presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress , e-cigarettes that contain nicotine may cause spikes in blood pressure and blood pressure clotting. .” Tobacco is Mainstream, but the Health Risks Can’t be Ignored .

article thumbnail

Can you eat raw weed?

The Cannigma

States with legal cannabis programs usually require laboratory testing to ensure that toxins, pesticides, heavy metals, and other contaminants are not present in the cannabis flower — so it’s always a good idea to purchase your cannabis from a licensed dispensary. What qualifies as raw cannabis? Can raw weed be a potential new superfood?

article thumbnail

Is cannabis a blood thinner?

The Cannigma

In this study the authors speculated that cannabinoids may be inhibiting an enzyme in blood plasma called thrombin, which promotes blood clotting. Additionally, the authors noted that THC (and CBD for that matter) are known to interact with receptors known as PPARy 3 , which are highly present in blood vessels.