Sceletium is a South African plant. It has a lengthy history of usage by South African tribes as a traditional medicine. It has been used to improve mood, induce relaxation, and induce feelings of euphoria. The roots and leaves were traditionally fermented before being consumed. It’s also been smoked, snuffed, and turned into a tea …
Marinol, a drug containing a chemical similar to that found in marijuana, has been licensed by the FDA for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting as well as AIDS-related anorexia. However, the FDA has not yet authorised marijuana for medicinal use. So, why is Marinol authorised yet marijuana is not, and what are the distinctions between the …
When 364 persons were asked how they like to take their medicinal cannabis, 53 percent said they prefer to use a vaporiser. Vaping was a healthier option to other techniques like a pipe or a bowl for 80 percent of them, and 34.4 percent thought vaporisers gave the best symptom alleviation [1]. The sheer number …
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Terpenes are fragrant chemicals present in many plants, although they are most usually associated with cannabis because to their high concentration in cannabis plants. Many plants, including cannabis, pine, and lavender, as well as fresh orange peel, have aromatic chemicals that give them their distinct perfume. Terpenes are responsible for the scent of most plants. …
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative illness that affects the nervous system and progresses over time. Stiffness and decreased cognition can develop over time. This can eventually develop to more serious symptoms, such as difficulty moving and speaking. You may also notice tremors and changes in your posture. Researchers are always exploring innovative ways to …
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Epilepsy is a neurological condition that results in seizures. Seizures can be random and come on suddenly, or they can be chronic and happen on a regular basis. According to the Mayo Clinic [1], nearly 80% of persons with epilepsy require continual therapy to keep their regular activities from being disrupted by seizures. Preventing seizures …
In 2016, the Australian Federal Government made medical cannabis lawful. There are currently over 100 distinct cannabis products that can be prescribed. The majority are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or cannabidiol-containing oral preparations (oils) or pills. There are other dried-flower goods available. Prescriptions must be approved under the Therapeutic Goods Administration Special Access Scheme-B or Authorised Prescriber Scheme …
Cannabis is being used to treat pain and ailments like Crohn’s disease, glaucoma, and chemotherapy-induced nausea. There is growing evidence that cannabis may be helpful in treating a variety of conditions, including schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder. However, can cannabis be used to cure psoriasis? What is psoriasis? An autoimmune condition …
Epidiolex has been given FDA approval to treat seizures in children. The medicine contains a cannabis ingredient, but it is doubtful that its approval will change the law regarding medicinal cannabis. There will soon be a prescription form of the substance after years of anecdotal reports from parents who used a cannabis derivative to help …
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There are worldwide rules controlling residual solvents in medicines. The alcohol solvent used in medicinal cannabis extraction, often ethanol, “dissolves” the plant material. The liquid is then frequently filtered before the alcohol is eventually eliminated by evaporation [1]. The intrinsic polarity of these solvents, which means they have a propensity to combine with water and …
One of the earliest significant studies to be written [1] claimed that cannabis might help diabetic PWDs in the following ways: lowering blood sugar (A huge amount of anecdotal data accumulating among diabetics confirms this.) activity that has anti-inflammatory properties that might help reduce some of the arterial inflammation linked to diabetes By triggering receptors …
Can you smoke cannabis while taking antibiotics? Given that millions of individuals use cannabis every day and that millions of antibiotic dosages are also used daily, it is important to understand whether there is any potential for interaction. However, there may be more going on with cannabis and antibiotics than just straightforward pharmacological interactions. Early …
The medical cannabis market is flooded with a range of cannabis products. The variety of alternatives might be a little intimidating if you’re new to cannabis, it can also vary accross jurisdictions with different regulatory requirements. What distinguishes the many cannabis products’ varieties? What are each’s benefits and drawbacks? And which will provide the outcomes …
If you suffer from anxiety, you’ve undoubtedly heard one of the many claims that cannabis may treat anxiety symptoms. There is a general consensus that cannabis is an effective anxiety treatment. 81 percent of respondents to a 2017 nationwide survey of more than 9,000 people said they thought cannabis provided one or more health advantages. …
Dronabinol ((-)-trans-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), is the registered API name for THC naturally present in botanical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.). The pharmacological actions of dronabinol are modulated by other cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Dronabinol preparations can be injected intravenously, topically, or by transdermal delivery methods and taken orally (oral, sublingual, or buccal). The molecule of dronabinol …
An increasingly common substitute for conventional painkillers like opioids is medical cannabis. Cannabis may reduce some forms of chronic pain, such as inflammation- and neuropathic pain. More individuals are affected by chronic pain now than by diabetes, cancer, and heart disease combined. The most frequent reason for long-term impairment is chronic pain. Anecdotal evidence indicates …
