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The effects of sativa may be used for a high, while indica may be used for its sedative effects. [citation needed] Both types are used as medical cannabis.Cannabinoid ratios: On average, Cannabis indica has higher levels of THC compared to CBD, whereas Cannabis sativa has lower levels of THC to CBD. [6]
Research on the medicinal effects of gold began in 1935, [2] primarily to reduce inflammation and to slow disease progression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The use of gold compounds has decreased since the 1980s because of numerous side effects and monitoring requirements, limited efficacy, and very slow onset of action.
Two extracts of cannabis – dronabinol and nabilone – are approved by the FDA as medications in pill form for treating the side effects of chemotherapy and AIDS. [119] Short-term use increases both minor and major adverse effects. [116] Common side effects include dizziness, feeling tired, vomiting, and hallucinations. [116]
The long-term effects of cannabis have been the subject of ongoing debate. Given that the use of cannabis is illegal in most countries , clinical research presents a challenge and there is limited evidence from which to draw conclusions. [ 1 ]
In dogs, the minimum lethal dose of THC is over 3000 mg/kg. [20] According to The Merck Index, [21] the LD 50 of THC (the dose which causes the death of 50% of individuals) is 1270 mg/kg for male rats and 730 mg/kg for female rats from oral consumption in sesame oil, and 42 mg/kg for rats from inhalation. [22]
Hash oil or cannabis oil is an oleoresin obtained by the extraction of cannabis or hashish. [1] It is a cannabis concentrate containing many of its resins and terpenes – in particular, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and other cannabinoids .
Cannabis strains is a popular name to refer to plant varieties of the monospecific genus Cannabis sativa L..They are either pure or hybrid varieties of the plant, which encompasses various sub-species C. sativa, C. indica, and C. ruderalis.
Although CBG is sold as a dietary supplement, its effects and safety for human consumption are unknown. [2] Safety concerns have been raised due to the potent activation of α 2 -adrenergic receptors by CBG, which may produce sedation and potentially undesirable cardiovascular effects like decreased heart rate and blood pressure .