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To: MarvinStinson
From the federal National Institute on Drug Abuse (http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana-medicine:

Currently, the two main cannabinoids from the marijuana plant that are of medical interest are THC and CBD.

THC increases appetite and reduces nausea. The FDA-approved THC-based medications are used for these purposes. THC may also decrease pain, inflammation (swelling and redness), and muscle control problems.

CBD is a cannabinoid that does not affect the mind or behavior. It may be useful in reducing pain and inflammation, controlling epileptic seizures, and possibly even treating mental illness and addictions.

NIH-funded and other researchers are continuing to explore the possible uses of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids for medical treatment.

17 posted on 09/29/2015 12:45:47 PM PDT by ConservingFreedom (a "guest worker" is a stateless person with no ties to any community, only to his paymaster)
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To: ConservingFreedom

A righteous drug warrior doesn’t want to hear that “horsesh**” - lol


20 posted on 09/29/2015 12:57:39 PM PDT by Magic Fingers (Political correctness mutates in order to remain virulent.)
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To: ConservingFreedom

The terpene profiles alone beg for further study.

Myrcine is my favorite terpene in pot.

Limonene is the second.

Linolool is the third.

B-caryophylene.ay be the most medically signifigant, though.


21 posted on 09/29/2015 1:00:43 PM PDT by T-Bone Texan (The economic collapse is imminent. Buy staple food and OTC meds now, before prices skyrocket.)
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