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The benefit of terpenes found in cannabis is becoming more widely acknowledged as the medicinal effects of cannabis come to light. Far from only providing psychoactive effects, the cannabis plant also offers a range of therapeutic benefits—some of which can be attributed to terpenes. Terpenes are aromatic compounds that occur naturally in plants and provide them with their unique aromas and flavors. It’s terpenes that give essential oils their scents. In cannabis plants, the

It seems logical that high-THC strains would be more potent than those with lower levels of THC, but does THC percentage matter in medical marijuana? Science suggests that although THC levels influence the consumer's experience, other factors also come into play. Indeed, there is evidence to suggest that THC content is a poor indicator of quality and potency. When checking products on dispensary shelves, it may be wise not to only take the THC percentage into account but also

The best strains for epilepsy could go some way to treating the seizures caused by this neurological condition. Around 1/3 of epilepsy...

The question of whether you can get a medical card for Crohn's disease may be of interest to the approximately 780,000 Americans who live with this condition (according to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation). Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. It involves digestive tract symptoms, including abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, and gut inflammation. The disease can also cause fatigue, weight loss, a

The best strains for glaucoma reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) and provide pain relief. Glaucoma is an eye condition that develops when the optic nerve becomes damaged over time. This optic nerve damage is usually due to elevated IOP. Glaucoma causes a loss of peripheral vision. It can even lead to blindness if left untreated. Smoking marijuana or consuming other cannabis-based products may reduce IOP temporarily. How Does Cannabis Help With Glaucoma? Studies have shown tha

Consuming moldy weed is something that’s best avoided by everyone, but especially by medical marijuana patients with weakened immune systems. Knowing how to identify cannabis mold and also knowing how to prevent mold from forming on your buds is critical for keeping yourself healthy and your weed safe for consumption. While we’ll go into more detail later on, the most important thing to know right out of the gate is that cannabis should be treated as you would treat food to k

We often think of weed, and most other plants, as green; however, when anthocyanin pigment molecules are present, purple cannabis strains...

For many users of medical marijuana, knowing the best strains for autoimmune disease can go a long way toward finding relief from some of the most debilitating symptoms associated with these conditions. Autoimmune diseases are disorders in which your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body, recognizing body parts like skin or joints as foreign, and releasing antibodies to attack them. There are many different autoimmune disorders, and each affects the body in a diffe

There are over 100 different cannabinoids in the cannabis plant—each with its own unique properties—but even regular cannabis consumers may not fully understand the differences between chemical compounds like THCA and THC. Just as THC and CBD produce different effects in the body (and give consumers quite a different experience), THCA and THC have distinct therapeutic properties and psychological effects. For medical cannabis patients, understanding the respective properties

As someone who takes—or is considering taking—medical marijuana, reports of cannabis-induced psychosis (CIP) may have caused concerns...