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New U.S. Research Efforts Could Catalyze Medical Cannabis’ Adoption in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Veriheal

In particular, of all the components contained in the cannabis plant— including cannabinoids , terpenes , and flavonoids — the cannabis compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has proven to harbor medicinal benefits when used in specific formulations. The debate surrounding cannabis’ potentially therapeutic powers has ensued for decades.

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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana, especially strains with high levels of the terpene myrcene and sedating indica varieties, has shown promise in promoting sleep. CBD has emerged as a potential anticonvulsant, with several studies suggesting its effectiveness in reducing seizure frequency in certain types of epilepsy.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

The first clinical research done on CBD as a potential treatment for epilepsy was in 1980, but the information gleaned didn’t make its way to the public eye until decades later. The perception that CBD is a wonder-drug version of cannabis — particularly known for its uses to treat epilepsy — that doesn’t get you high.

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Pushing Cannabis into Modern Healthcare

CannaTech

But this gap restricts patient access to a medicine that can offer relief to a long list of conditions including chronic pain, seizures attributed to epilepsy, as well as mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. This knowledge gap isn’t surprising, as cannabis as a medicine is non-traditional in its very nature.

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Study Examines “Encouraging” Evidence on Medical Marijuana Treating Psychiatric Disorders

The Joint Blog

. “Medicinal cannabis has been reported to have potential efficacy in reducing pain, muscle spasticity, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and intractable childhood epilepsy. One isolated study indicates some potential efficacy for an oral cannabinoid /terpene combination in ADHD.

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CBD: Everything You Need to Know

CannaMD

Designed to treat seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome , Epidiolex is a purified (> 98% oil-based) CBD extract administered via oral spray. Prior to receiving FDA approval, Epidiolex underwent a number of clinical trials establishing the medical efficacy of CBD.

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The Science Behind THC and Its Potential Health Benefits

MMJ Recs

Understanding THC Chemical Structure THC’s chemical structure consists of a cyclic ring connected to a hydrocarbon chain, making it a terpene phenolic compound. Neurological Disorders Research suggests THC may benefit neurological conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson’s disease.

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