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Four Chinese Fern Species Possess Anti-inflammatory Properties

June 6, 2019 Anti-inflammatory properties, Flavonoids, Non-Cannabis Plant

Evaluation of the Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidative Potential of Four Fern Species from China Intended for Use as Food Supplements:

Four fern species, Matteuccia struthiopteris, Osmunda japonica, Matteuccia orientalis, and Pteridium aquilinum are food sources, commercially available on Chinese markets. In a recent study investigating the medicinal properties of select plants, these four ferns were also found to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. All four ferns inhibit expression of IL1-β, a pro-inflammatory gene. These results support an investigation of other common wild edible plants with respect to their potential for medicinal use.

Cannabis may just open up a refreshing look at countless other plants available to those who appreciate the opportunity.

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Video: Medical Marijuana: What Physicians Need to Know

June 6, 2019 Autoimmunity, Cancer, Cannabinoids, Cannabis, Cannabis Education, Cannabis Science, CB1, CB2, CBD, Extraction, Flavonoids, Future Medicine, IBS, Insomnia, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscle Pain, Neuropathy, Science, Sleep, Terpenes, THC, Video

A video adaptation of “Medical Marijuana: What Physicians Need to Know”

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Illinois Does Legalization Better

June 5, 2019 Cannabis, Illinois, Law, Legislation, Social Equity, Social Justice

Illinois is setting a good example of how to legalize cannabis in a way that benefits the economy and society. Included in the bill is a plan to tax and regulate the market, as well as expunge criminal offenses related to pot and provide equal opportunity into the market for minorities. http://bit.ly/31b6Wz5

Effects of Cannabis are More Marked in Occasional Rather than Chronic Cannabis Users

June 5, 2019 Blood-Levels, Cannabis, Cannabis Science, Driving, Heavy Use, Occasional Use, Reaction Time

Effect of Smoked Cannabis on Vigilance and Accident Risk Using Simulated Driving in Occasional and Chronic Users and the Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Relationship

In a study comparing the short-term effects of cannabis consumption on occasional and chronic cannabis users, occasional users were found to have slower reaction times, experience effects sooner, and have cannabis persist in their bloodstream longer than among chronic cannabis users. Both occasional and chronic users experienced impaired reaction times that affected their performance in a driving simulation. Both chronic and occasional marijuana users should be cognizant of the amount of time in which they are impaired following cannabis consumption and abstain from driving.

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Combatting Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome

June 5, 2019 Anxiety, Depression, DSM-5, Heavy Use, Sleep, Withdrawal

DSM-5 cannabis withdrawal syndrome: Demographic and clinical correlates in U.S. adults

Cannabis withdrawal syndrome affects approximately 12.1% of heavy cannabis users and is characterized by symptoms such as nervousness/anxiety, hostility, sleep difficulty, and depressed mood. It has increased prevalence among those suffering from mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. This new data should emphasize the need for physicians to exercise caution when recommending cannabis to individuals who may end up consuming cannabis heavily, and who also suffering from mood, anxiety, or personality disorders

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Dronabinol use in a patient with Bipolar Disorder

June 5, 2019 Bipolar Disorder, Dronabinol, Hypomania, Mood

Dronabinol-Induced Hypomania: A Case Report and Literature Review

An HIV patient who also suffers from bipolar disorder was administered dronabinol, a synthetic cannabis alternative. Following a dosage increase, the previously stable patient presented to his psychiatrist in a state of hypomania. Although this singular case study cannot be used to make any definitive conclusion, it underscores the need for further research surrounding the effects of cannabis on mood

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Zimbabwe Prison Cannabis

June 5, 2019 Cannabis, Cannabis News, Law, Legislation

The Zimbabwean government agreed to license growers who could produce marijuana for medicinal and scientific purposes. Under this new agreement, a prison in Zimbabwe has applied to grow cannabis to fund its operations, and if approved, this would be the first Zimbabwean prison to do so. #Zimbabwe #prison #medicinal #cannabis http://bit.ly/2WlVBxs

Sativex Reduces MS-Related Spasticity

June 5, 2019 Cannabis Science, CBD, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscle Pain, Neuropathy, THC

Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabidiol Oromucosal Spray (Sativex): A Review in Multiple Sclerosis-Related Spasticity

A debilitating symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) is spasticity, the stiffness and involuntary spasms of muscles, often occurring in the legs. In a randomized study involving MS patients who have not experienced relief with any current anti-spasticity medication, Sativex, a THC/CBD oro-mucosal spray was administered. Patients receiving THC/CBD experienced significantly more spasticity relief than the placebo group. Sativex may hold substantial treatment potential for MS patients, as side effects are minimized, the spray allows for an adjustable dosage, and there is low potential for abuse.

While this pharmaceutical is proving to be effective, in related data, we also see a distinct advantage of non-pharmaceutical options, including cost, availability, and efficacy, although drastically higher variability and limited consistency in product.

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Merlot versus marijuana: wine country feuds over measure to grow pot

June 5, 2019 California, Cannabis, Cannabis News

Though California legalized marijuana in 2016, Napa–perhaps to protect its monoculture–banned pot farming. Last week, however, the Napa Valley Cannabis Association submitted what they believe are enough signatures to put the question of cannabis cultivation on the March 2020 ballot. This new measure would permit pot delivery services, distributors and manufacturers to operate in an industrial zone near the Napa Airport http://bit.ly/2WicVhL