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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

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As the medical community delves into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, certain health conditions have emerged as primary candidates for its prescription. Cannabinoids, the active compounds in marijuana, interact with the endocannabinoid system in the body, modulating pain perception and inflammation.

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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

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There is a growing body of anecdotal and scientific evidence that the “major cannabinoids” tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), certain “minor cannabinoids” (some without a name), and other cannabis compounds have antineoplastic action against cancer cells. CBD produces its anticancer effect in several ways.

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IBS Is the Newest Qualifying Condition for MMJ in Ohio

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Last month, the Ohio Medical Board made a landmark in the state which approved Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as a qualifying condition for Ohio’s medical marijuana program. Current Treatment Approache s Before it was added to Ohio’s qualifying conditions for medical cannabis, patients have tried a number of treatment options.

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An introduction to cannabinoids: Everything you need to know

Canna Care Docs

Studies show that cannabis may be helpful for numerous conditions, from nausea and chronic pain to neurological disorders. The answer involves the many compounds, called cannabinoids, that occur naturally in the cannabis plant. In reality, there are over 100 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, most of which we know little about.

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A Deep Dive into the Endocannabinoid System: The Science Behind Medical Marijuana

United Patients Group

The therapeutic potential of medical marijuana is gaining global recognition, with more and more people considering it as a plausible treatment option for a wide range of health conditions. Key to understanding the therapeutic effects of marijuana and associated compounds like CBD is a grasp on the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS).

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Gut Feeling

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One gastrointestinal condition long associated with self-medication through cannabis is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The endocannabinoid system is widely distributed throughout the gastrointestinal system, including not only CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors but also other cannabinoid targets like PPARs, GPR55, and TRPV1.

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Cannabis and Constipation: What are the Benefits?

United Patients Group

Despite its known impact on slowing down the digestive system, recent research suggests that cannabis remains an effective remedy for constipation. Derived from the cannabis sativa plant, cannabis is categorized as a cannabinoid capable of activating receptors in the body, including those in the gut.