Tag: cannabinoids

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July 16, 2014
07/16/2014
Cannabinoid Profile: A Crash Course in THCa

Cannabinoid Profile: A Crash Course in THCa

In this issue of Cannabinoid Profiles, the properties of THCa are broken down and the therapeutic benefits are explored. Get to know this cannabinoid and discover what...
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July 11, 2014
07/11/2014
Study: Synthetic Cannabinoid “Safe and Effective” Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress

Study: Synthetic Cannabinoid “Safe and Effective” Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress

Ontario, Canada: The administration of nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, safely mitigates symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) syndrome, according to clinical data published online ahead of print in the Journal of Psychopharmacology....
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July 9, 2014
07/09/2014
β-Caryophyllene: A Terpene for Anxiety and Depression?

β-Caryophyllene: A Terpene for Anxiety and Depression?

New evidence suggests beta-caryophyllene, a terpene in cannabis, may be effective for treating anxiety and depression. Although some compounds like THC activate both cannabinoid pathways — CB1 and...
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July 2, 2014
07/02/2014
Despite Science, New Medical Cannabis Laws Prohibit Smoked Cannabis

Despite Science, New Medical Cannabis Laws Prohibit Smoked Cannabis

As marijuana becomes incrementally more legal for all uses, states grappling with implementing legislation responding to constituent demand for cannabis in all its forms have passed various...
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June 25, 2014
06/25/2014
Charlatan’s Web: A CBD Debacle

Charlatan’s Web: A CBD Debacle

The medical cannabis community has recently received some major support from well known doctors, Dr. Oz and Dr. Sanjay Gupta. This trend of physicians supporting medical cannabis...
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June 24, 2014
06/24/2014
Alzheimer’s Caused by Loss of Cannabinoids, Study Shows

Alzheimer’s Caused by Loss of Cannabinoids, Study Shows

Early deficits in Alzheimer’s may be caused by blockage of the brain’s cannabinoids, according to new research out of Stanford University School of Medicine. These compounds are...
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June 23, 2014
06/23/2014
Xternal Cannabis-Infused Mud Mask: Using Topical Cannabis

Xternal Cannabis-Infused Mud Mask: Using Topical Cannabis

This powerful cannabis-infused cosmetic from Xternal has a relaxing herbal aroma and with the help of bentonite clay and eucalyptus oil (tea tree) it not only draws toxins...
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June 20, 2014
06/20/2014
Study: Oral THC Safely and Effectively Addresses Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

Study: Oral THC Safely and Effectively Addresses Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

The administration of oral THC mitigates symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), according to clinical trial data published online ahead of print in the journal Clinical Drug...
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June 19, 2014
06/19/2014
Cannabis Creates Happy Bowels

Cannabis Creates Happy Bowels

Disclaimer: This is an article about bowel movements. I will try and choose my phrasing gingerly and employ euphemism where appropriate, but seeing as the topic of...
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June 18, 2014
06/18/2014
Cannabinoid Profiles: A Crash Course in CBD

Cannabinoid Profiles: A Crash Course in CBD

CBD is all the rage in the public sphere these days, but how much does the average person actually know about it? In this issue of Cannabinoid...
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June 16, 2014
06/16/2014
Study Says Medical Marijuana May Help Alleviate Pain in Sickle Cell Patients

Study Says Medical Marijuana May Help Alleviate Pain in Sickle Cell Patients

A University of Minnesota research group, led by chief researcher Kalpna Gupta, has found that the cannabinoids in marijuana can help treat pain caused by sickle cell disease,...
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June 12, 2014
06/12/2014
Marijuana Treatment May Fight Breast Cancer, Researchers Say

Marijuana Treatment May Fight Breast Cancer, Researchers Say

After nearly a decade of research, scientists at California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute recently published online in the British Journal of Pharmacology, which suggest that cannabinoids...
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June 4, 2014
06/04/2014
Cannabinoid Profiles: Meet Your CB Receptors

Cannabinoid Profiles: Meet Your CB Receptors

The Leaf Online explains CB1 and CB2 receptors, which are the main receptor sites for the body’s endocannabinoid system. A scientific understanding of these receptor points, and how the 70+ cannabinoids...
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March 24, 2014
03/24/2014
Gov. Dayton Seeks $2.2M for Marijuana Study

Gov. Dayton Seeks $2.2M for Marijuana Study

With a push for legalizing medical marijuana stalled, Gov. Mark Dayton said he would ask for $2.2 million for research into its possible benefits. Mayo Clinic would head...
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March 6, 2014
03/06/2014
Utah CBD-Only Bill Passes House of Representatives

Utah CBD-Only Bill Passes House of Representatives

In a 62-11 vote, Utah’s House of Representatives passed a controversial CBD-only bill on Tuesday. If the state senate passes the bill, HB105, it will land on Gov....
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February 20, 2014
02/20/2014
Molecular Biologist Explains How THC Kills Cancer Cells

Molecular Biologist Explains How THC Kills Cancer Cells

Collective Evolution discusses how THC kills cancer cells, with a video explanation from molecular biologist Dr. Christina Sanchez.
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December 17, 2013
12/17/2013
Study: Cannabidiol Holds Promise For Treating Psychosis

Study: Cannabidiol Holds Promise For Treating Psychosis

Cananbidiol (CBD), a non-psychotropic cannabinoid, alleviates psychotic symptoms and may hold promise as an alternative antipsychotic treatment, according to a review published in the November issue of the...
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December 12, 2013
12/12/2013
Taming Tinctures – Liquid Cannabis

Taming Tinctures – Liquid Cannabis

When people refer to marijuana tincture they’re talking about cannabis dissolved into some liquid. There’s two main liquids used in tinctures: alcohol and glycerin. THC may be...
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November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
Ladybud Interviews Martin Lee of Project CBD

Ladybud Interviews Martin Lee of Project CBD

Ladybud’s Vanessa Waltz interviews Martin Lee of Project CBD, discussing the differences between, and effects of, cannabinoids.
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November 11, 2013
11/11/2013
Marijuana Miracle: 5 Exciting New Discoveries About Pot

Marijuana Miracle: 5 Exciting New Discoveries About Pot

Martin A. Lee describes new discoveries about pot, including that the pain relieving effects of acupuncture are mediated by cannabinoid receptors.
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