{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cannabis/63","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11271-markdown","title":"Can cannabis help manage diabetes?","slug":"can-cannabis-help-manage-diabetes","content":"\"If so, what types of products and dosage can you recommend?\"\n_____________________\nI don't believe there is one best strain of cannabis for diabetes but it would be wise to use super high CBD low THC because you do not want to stimulate out-of-control munchies or increased anxiety. CBD cannabis will not stimulate munchies and it does control anxiety so then you can kick back and enjoy some THC at times. It does take three weeks for you to fully feel all the benefits from high CBD cannabis so just keep taking it. I usually recommend that you start at about 10 drops twice daily since there is no reason to smoke CBD's, they will not make you high and the super high CBD tincture is the most economical way to use CBD's. At three weeks you may need to adjust your dosage up if you are not feeling all the benefits of CBD cannabis. Their are varieties such as ACDC, Harlequin, Cannatonic as well as others so please explore this with your local Budmaster. Your diabetes should improve with regular use of CBD's but you must also be certain your vitamin D, 25-OHD is above \n50 ng/ML for optimal health benefits. For many people there vitamin D receptor is located at the same place on the chromosome as the receptor that is predisposed to diabetes.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11126-markdown","title":"Can I use cannabis 24 hours before a surgery?","slug":"can-i-use-cannabis-24-hours-before-a-surgery","content":"\"I'm having minor surgery and wondering if it is OK to use my vape pen within 24 hours????\"\n_____________________\nThe main issue with using cannabis prior to surgery is that it can possibly interfere with the anesthesia as well as effect the amount of pain medicine that you may require after surgery. There is also the the issue that the vapor smoke could cause irritation of your lungs and make you more prone to coughing as well as throat irritation, especially if an endotracheal tube is used. \n\nChronic cigarette smokers tend to have more lung irritation and mucous production than non-smokers. There have been no studies, as far as I know, that have evaluated cannabis users as it relates to this for either smoking flower or vaporizing.\n\nIf you are vaping 24 hours prior to surgery the effects of the cannabis will most likely be gone. I would inform my surgeon and anesthesiologist however that you do use cannabis for medicinal purposes and when you have used it last.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10953-markdown","title":"Can juicing raw cannabis cure my arthritis? ","slug":"can-juicing-raw-cannabis-cure-my-arthritis","content":"\"I read an article online where a woman had great success juicing cannabis daily. I am skeptical but was wondering if anyone knows about this or has had experience.\"\n_____________________\nJuicing raw cannabis has great health benefits, most notably anti-inflammatory effects. Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, with a number of different causes. Raw juiced cannabis flowers, leaves, stems, roots and seeds all have medicinal properties, most notably CBD, or cannabidiol. THC-A has very strong anti-inflammatory properties. The cannabinoids are most highly concentrated in the flowers of female plants. \nIm not sure if cannabis can \"cure\" your arthritis, but it most certainly can have a beficial effect on the inflammation and pain. You might want to try raw juiced cannabis in combination with decarboxylated tinctures with CBD and THC, as well as topical cannabis preparations.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10910-markdown","title":"What is the best way to help alleviate pain with cannabis, as opposed to prescription medications?","slug":"what-is-the-best-way-to-help-alleviate-pain-with-cannabis-as-opposed-to-prescription-medications","content":"\n_____________________\nPain is usually due to inflammatory cell build up so in my opinion, it is best addressed with an anti- inflammatory medication but since NSAIDS increase your risk of a stroke in your lifetime it might be best to consider CBD cannabis since it will act as an effective anti-inflammatory. CBD cannabis may lower your blood pressure the first week you take the medication but your body usually adapts quickly and you are relaxed. It does take time to remove the inflammatory cells so also consider a shorter acting CBD. The best combination may be a super concentrate CBD like 28 : 1 in a MCT extract along with a shorter, faster acting cannabis like the 4 : 1 spray of CBD : THC repeated every 4 hours but do keep in mind the shorter acting cannabis has more THC and you will not be able to drive or go to work because you will be tipsy. Ice and elevation also help to reduce pain but acute pain should last only a few hours to a few days and if the pain is lasting longer, your body is trying to communicate another message, maybe you are Vitamin D deficient or you may need buffered Vitamin C for tissue repair. All prescription medicines carry significant side effects and keep in mind side effects are the negative effects that are likely to happen so please, consult your pharmacist. \nChange your life and live free.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10813-markdown","title":"How many milligrams of THC are in a typical joint?","slug":"how-many-milligrams-of-thc-are-in-a-typical-joint","content":"**I usually smoke joints and I am fine with that. But if I were to start taking edibles instead, what would be a similar dose?**\n\nMallory\n_____________________\nThe thing to remember is that THC content can vary a lot between strains. Even with edibles many people are unclear about how much THC they are actually consuming. And the psychoactive or “high” depends as much or more on the [heat from vaping or burning](https://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-weed-101-thc-calculator/) for activating the effects of the compounds than just what’s in the raw cannabis.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-18 at 3.00.36 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_18_at_3_00_36_PM_3ddaf252ce.png)\nJetty Extracts  prerolls pack a punch!\n\nComparing the amounts of THC in a joint v\nersus an edible is like comparing apples to oranges (or gummies to smoke), because the body metabolizes it in different ways. When smoking a joint, the THC enters the bloodstream quickly after being inhaled in the lungs, so its effects hit faster and die sooner. \n\nWith edibles, the cannabis is sent through the digestive system and metabolized by the liver. So onset of effects can be longer — 30 minutes to two hours typically — and the effects can also last longer than smoking or vaping.  During this process, the liver changes the THC into 11-hydroxy-THC, which can cause a more intense high than THC consumed by smoking.\n\nEdibles can also be more [unpredictable when it comes to dosing](https://hellomd.com/articles/marijuana-edibles-vs-flowers). Ingestion usually delivers only between 10 and 20% of the THC in the product, while smoking delivers a more potent dosage, usually between 50 and 60% of the THC in the flower. Also ingredient labels can sometimes underreport the amount of THC in the edible.\n\nWith an edible, 5mg for me is enough to make me feel stoned and want to go to sleep. For others, this low dosage may not be felt at all. Other people may be able to consume up to 100mg of THC per day and still function. It really depends on your system.\n\nIn terms of smoking, again this is variable. I am unable to smoke typical strains of THC which may be at 18% THC whereas my partner can smoke a whole joint and be functional. So you may have to be careful around [high-THC strains]( https://hellomd.com/articles/top-8-most-potent-high-thc-marijuana-strains). \n\nThe best way to determine what is right for you is to always go low and slow. Start at a bare minimum dosage and wait to feel the effect. Then go from there.\n\nI hope this helps!\n\nPaula T.\n\n-------------\n\n\nIf you roll your own, you can calculate the quantity of THC based on the amount of cannabis you are putting in the joint and the concentration of THC known to be in the strain you are using.\n\nIf you are referring to the average dispensary pre-roll, you are talking about 750mg - 1g of cannabis per joint. The average THC concentration in today's strains is around 12%, which is about 3-4 times as potent as strains a couple decades ago. Using these numbers, this means that your typical pre-roll will have approximately 100mg of THC. Some strains have a THC concentration upwards of 25%.\n\nThe bottom line is, a lot! Caution is advised, and many patients will use one joint over several days for this reason.\n\nIn general, I discourage smoking, because marijuana smoke contains carbon monoxide, tar, carcinogens and other chemicals which may be toxic and damaging to body tissues. Vaporizing shredded flower or CO2-extracted oil concentrates are considered safe alternatives, as we are not aware of any damaging substances in marijuana itself. Vaporizers control the temperature of your medicine such that it only turns into vapor, akin to water turning into steam; and they do not burn the cannabis. Therefore, no smoke with its potentially harmful products of combustion is created.\n\nDr. Edmunds\n\n-----------------------\n\nThe answer to this would be zero. \n\nA typical joint is rolled with cannabis that would typically not have any CBD bred into the strain, or so little it would not register. Most strains today stand between 15%-25% THC. You can of course seek out higher CBD strains such as Harlequin, Cannatonic or Electra Tsu which have a 3:1 ratio (around there) of CBD to THC. You could also seek out a CBD strain such as Charlotte's Web or ACDC which is almost all CBD and has no psychoactive effect.\n\nI am not a doctor and this represents my views. I hope this helps!\n\nPamela Hadfield\n_____________________\nYour typical flower will have between 12%-28% THC and 1%-5% CBD. This works out to 120mg-280mg of THC and 10mg-40mg of CBD. Obivously, all joints are different unless you source them from a reputable and legal collective, or are making them yourself and are meticulous about how much flower you put in each one. Generally speaking, your typical joint will have around .75g of flower which means you're looking at 90mg-210mg of THC and 7.5mg-30mg of CBD per joint. Again, these are estimates because all flowers and all joints are different. If you are in the market for high quality, organic prerolls look no further than Green Door West for a consistent  experience. You can find our 100% organic and vegan menu, which include our prerolls, some of which are made with high-cbd strain like \"Harlequin\" here: https://greendoorwest.com/collections\n\ngreendoorwest\n_____________________\nIt depends on the person. 50 mg is a very decent dose, but some people only need 10 mg and others need hundreds to get anywhere.\n\nSunnyizzy3\n_____________________\nThis is highly variable based on the person and also based on the form of consumption. For instance, take an edible which is metabolized by liver. \n\nIt is said, that THC is actually stronger when consumed this way than by smoking or vaping, based on how your body processes it. With an edible, 5mg for me is enough to make me feel stoned and want to go to sleep. For others, this low dosage may not be felt at all. Other people may be able to consume up to 100mg of THC per day and still function. It really depends on your system.\n\nIn terms of smoking, again this is variable. I am unable to smoke typical strains of THC which may be at 18% THC whereas my partner can smoke a whole joint and be functional.\n\nThe best way to determine what is right for you is to always go low and slow. Start at a bare minimum dosage and wait to feel the effect. Then go from there.\n\nI hope this helps!\n\nPamela Hadfield\n_____________________\nIf you roll your own, you can calculate the quantity of THC based on the amount of cannabis you are putting in the joint and the concentration of THC known to be in the strain you are using. \n\nIf you are referring to the average dispensary pre-roll, you are talking about 750mg - 1g of cannabis per joint. The average THC concentration in today's strains is around 12%, which is about 3-4 times as potent as strains a couple decades ago. Using these numbers, this means that your typical pre-roll will have approximately 100mg of THC. Some strains have a THC concentration upwards of 25%. \n\nThe bottom line is, a lot! Caution is advised, and many patients will use one joint over several days for this reason. \n\nIn general, I discourage smoking, because marijuana smoke contains carbon monoxide, tar, carcinogens and other chemicals which may be toxic and damaging to body tissues. Vaporizing shredded flower or CO2-extracted oil concentrates are considered safe alternatives, as we are not aware of any damaging substances in marijuana itself. Vaporizers control the temperature of your medicine such that it only turns into vapor, akin to water turning into steam; and they do not burn the cannabis. Therefore, no smoke with its potentially harmful products of combustion is created.\n\nDr. Edmunds\n_____________________\nFlower typically has 12% to 28% THC. In other words, that's 120 mg to 280 mg per gram of flower. And edibles get metabolized by the endocannabinoid system way differently so don't start out with apples to apples dosage from flower to edibles. Start small like 15 mg...wait up to 2 hours, then take more and figure out your own titration. Every person I know has a very uncomfortable story regarding over-medicating on edibles. Later, everyone will tell their story and laugh, but it's not funny at the time.  If you over medicate; eat, drink lots of water, some people say drink orange juice and just hold on to your hat, it will pass, and you'll get through it. Some people also say having CBD on hand will counteract the over-medication of THC, so it's good to have that handy. I haven't personally tried CBD when I've over-medicated, which has been about 3 times total in my experience of dabbing/vaping concentrates or eating edibles.\n\nCheri Devine\n_____________________\nLet me talk about the second part of your question. At first impulse it makes sense to try and match your THC milligram dosage with your edible dosage to experience a similar result. However, when THC is metabolized in the liver it is converted into 11-Hydroxy-THC. This particular cannabinoid passes through the blood-brain barrier much more efficiently than THC. As a result the high can be much more intense. If we take Dr. Edwards calculation and apply it to your edible dose then you would start your dosing at 120mg. That is dangerously strong for someone who is not experienced with edibles. \n\nEdibles are a whole other experience than smoking so you should start with a very low dose and work your way up from there. Pick out something easily measurable, like a chocolate bar. Plan a day to take it and see how it affects you over the course of a few hours. The next day adjust your dosage accordingly, but probably only in 2.5-5mgs. These may seem like low dosages, but some people can be very sensitive to the effects of 11-Hydroxy-THC. When I eat edibles with one of my friend's we always have to give her less than 7mg, despite that she smokes several times a week. Otherwise the effects are far too strong.\n\nRyan\n_____________________\nEdibles vs smoked can not really be compared. When you eat it you get the full dose of the edible. The dose in a joint depends on weight of joint ÷ percentage of thc (1gram/.20) 200mg thc \n\nMb Davison\n_____________________\n7\n\nMike Twist\n_____________________\nHi there!\n\nIf you are trying to calculate the amount of milligrams of THC in a typical joint, there are a few variables that you will need to take into consideration.\n\nThe first thing to keep in mind is that THC levels of cannabis flower vary by each strain used. Certain marijuana strains may not be as potent as others, and if you are consuming a CBD strain, there will be significantly less THC present.\n\nAnother factor to remember is how frequently you are smoking the joint. It can be difficult to estimate the EXACT amount of milligrams of THC present in a joint, as you can lose up to 40-50% of THC in between inhales. With that said, as your joint gets smaller, THC will become condensed towards the end, so your second half of the joint would test higher milligrams of THC present than the first half.\n\nUnfortunately, there is not a definitive answer to calculate your exact tolerance level of edibles when compared to joints. Please keep in mind that your tolerance of smoking cannabis may not be parallel to your tolerance for consuming cannabis-infused edibles. However, when it comes to marijuana edibles, I would suggest starting with a very low dose, perhaps 2 or 5 milligrams and slowly increase after 1-2 hours. You will need to wait for some time to experience psychoactive effects as THC is processed through the liver before it enters your bloodstream.\n\nI hope this information helps! :-)\n\nVeronica B","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/67505738d878135621c0f62deea9114f/38022/0c43cb92e2cb19a5281ba36642d57f33.jpg","srcSet":"/static/67505738d878135621c0f62deea9114f/f836f/0c43cb92e2cb19a5281ba36642d57f33.jpg 200w,\n/static/67505738d878135621c0f62deea9114f/2244e/0c43cb92e2cb19a5281ba36642d57f33.jpg 400w,\n/static/67505738d878135621c0f62deea9114f/38022/0c43cb92e2cb19a5281ba36642d57f33.jpg 547w","srcWebp":"/static/67505738d878135621c0f62deea9114f/3acbe/0c43cb92e2cb19a5281ba36642d57f33.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/67505738d878135621c0f62deea9114f/61e93/0c43cb92e2cb19a5281ba36642d57f33.webp 200w,\n/static/67505738d878135621c0f62deea9114f/1f5c5/0c43cb92e2cb19a5281ba36642d57f33.webp 400w,\n/static/67505738d878135621c0f62deea9114f/3acbe/0c43cb92e2cb19a5281ba36642d57f33.webp 547w","sizes":"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10766-markdown","title":"Is acid reflux easily treated with cannabis?","slug":"is-acid-reflux-easily-treated-with-cannabis","content":"\"I've had this issue for a long time and tried all sorts of medications, but nothing proves all that effective. I also watch what I eat and drink. I've been to the doctor several times and he's ruled out any more serious stuff.\"\n_____________________\nThere are some studies that indicate that some forms of medical cannabis can interact with the endogenous cannabinoid system to reduce and help problems such as the gastroesophageal reflux disease. \n\nMost acid reflux problems comes from a low production of hydrochloric acid, or achlorhydria, thus by altering your stomach pH. After a chain of events you can feel the burning and discomfort upon reaching your esophagus.\n\nAs an alternative and healthy method, you should avoid high-sugar foods, such as chocolats and candies, and try a low carb diet, which has been very effective clinically and also in some specific studies. \n\nThere are plenty other alternatives you can consider; One that i enjoy and its a common method of supplementing for low stomach acid, is the Betaine Hydrochloride, or Betaine HCL supplement. \nIt will improve your digestion, and it will help with your reflux. \n\nAlso consider taking a blood test for vitamin b12, since acid reflux problems tends to disturb B12 absorption, and drugs like Nexium, supress your stomach acid secretion, causing then a B12 deficiency. \n\nYou should consider visiting an specialist.\n\nHope this helps!\n\nGabriel Henriques","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10748-markdown","title":"Can cannabis be used for constipation and bloating related to IBS?","slug":"can-cannabis-be-used-for-constipation-and-bloating-related-to-ibs","content":"\"I have IBS and ulcerative colitis with bloating and constipation. Do you have a marijuana recommendation for immediate relief as well as something that may be preventative?\"\n_____________________\nSublingual tinctures are the most effective way to use CBD oil.\n\nCare By Design has some very good sublingual sprays that a friend of mine uses - I will link them below!\n\nhttps://www.cbd.org/products\n\nryanscherer\n_____________________\nInteresting question! Constipation is a common ailment in the United States and there are several medical conditions associated with it; however, constipation is usually attributed to a low fiber diet, low water intake, and lack of physical activity. If you have long term constipation that is not alleviated by basic measures, it is important that you see your physician to rule out any underlying diseases. \n\nIt turns out that cannabis has been used for thousands of years to alleviate constipation. Cannabis has anti-emetic and anti-spasmodic properties and may relax your bowels. Hemp seed oil is used in China as a laxative. Around 2300 B.C., Emperor Sheng Nung prescribed marijuana for this and several other purposes. Ayurvedic physicians in India mix hemp leaves with milk, spices, and sugar for constipation. Tincture of cannabis was sold over the counter in the United States until 1937. \n\nIngestible forms of cannabis logically may be more beneficial for constipation, although any systemic route of administration (tinctures, vapor) may help.\n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nEveryone is different, so in dosing I would start low and increase the dose as tolerated. I would also recommend a whole plant cannabis extract that uses the female flowers of CBD rich cananbis plants. This hemp extract is derived from the seeds and stalks of mature industrial hemp plants. This extract does not provide a high level of CBD. For the price I would not reccomend it.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nAbsolutely.  Many men (and women) use Foria Relief rectally for a variety of reasons including low back pain, sciatica, IBS, general GI tract issues and muscle pain.     The anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties of CBD and THC can help greatly with these issues.\n\nkarin\n_____________________\n\nnurit","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10733-markdown","title":"I am using cannabis as an alcohol replacement. ","slug":"i-am-using-cannabis-as-an-alcohol-replacement","content":"\"I find that it makes me less irritable - especially being around my family, dealing with stress from work etc. My question is whether I should be concerned about frequency of use? If I used it several times a week, will that have negative effects on my health / motivation etc?\"\n_____________________\nI think this is a great question, I too replaced alcohol with cannabis. I can not answer this question from a doctor's perspective, because I am not one but I know a lot about cannabis.\n\nThere is always a debate around alcohol vs. marijuana and which is better or worse for you. Obviously, alcohol is a drug that is completely acceptable within the realm of our society, whereas cannabis still has a stigma surrounding it i.e., you're a stoner etc.\n\nLet's start with some basic facts alcohol:\n\n* 88,000 die every year from alcohol consumption\n* it is known carcinogen\n* it destroys the liver\n* it interacts negatively to other drugs more readily (opiates, etc)\n* damages the heart - stroke, high blood pressure, arrhythmia\n* causes inflammation to the pancreas\n* ages the skin (who needs that!!!!)\n* weakens the immune system\n* your ability to process alcohol decreases with age\n* rates of addiction hover at around 15%+\n\nSome possible negative effects with marijuana:\n\n* possible paranoia and anxiety\n* can irritate the respiratory system -but can also be known to be a bronchodilator\n* can cause hallucinations in large quantities\n* can increase heart rate\n* rate of addiction hovers at around 9%\n* if you ingest cannabis that is not lab tested you may be taking in pesticides or other chemical nasties\n\nNo one has ever died from smoking marijuana-ever. Many people never experience negative health consequences from cannabis use. In fact many people see an improvement in the quality of life, BUT this is highly variable. Only you can judge if your overall quality of life is enhanced. Many people find that it reduces stress and is less damaging than alcohol-such as myself. I think you can see for yourself if you are less motivated. To some it is demotivating and I speak to others who become highly motivated.\n\nHere are the questions I ask back to you:\n* Do you experience withdrawal when you don't have it?\n* Do you feel a loss of control?\n* Do you only hang out with others who smoke?\n* Do you feel you spend too much time getting high?\n* Are you able to cut back easily?\n\nThese are common questions that are asked to assess addiction. \n\nI started to replace alcohol as I felt alcohol was detrimental to my system and cannabis worked really well for me. The way I ingest it takes the edge off of stress as well as pain I may feel. I use cannabis on a weekly basis but almost never get high. I use very low levels of THC and high CBD which creates a sense of relaxation and helps with chronic pain issues. If you are very concerned about ingesting too much you may try cutting back or using it in different forms like low dose edibles, low dose tinctures, sprays, etc.\n\nHope this helps!\n\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10679-markdown","title":"i have extreme back pain, how can i obtain cannabis oil/liquid for the area affected by the  pain?","slug":"i-have-extreme-back-pain-how-can-i-obtain-cannabis-oil-liquid-for-the-area-affected-by-the-pain","content":"\n_____________________\nIf this is a new condition, it is important to be evaluated by orthopedics to determine if you have a reparable injury. Many patients with chronic back pain have found medicines high in CBD to be helpful for comforting pain and, while relatively low in THC, less psychoactive - allowing them to be more functional.  There are a variety of topical medicines, such as lotions and salves containing cannabis, that may decrease inflammation and provide localized pain relief.  These are carried at several dispensaries throughout the state.  You may want to call ahead to confirm that your dispensary carries one or more of these products.  \n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10617-markdown","title":"What is the difference between hemp-based CBD oil and cannabis derived CBD oil?","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-hemp-based-cbd-oil-and-cannabis-derived-cbd-oil","content":"\n_____________________\nCBD, THC and other cannabinoids are found in cannabis plants, concentrated most highly in the flowers of the unfertilized female plants. Hemp is a term used to designate cannabis plants that are non-psychoactive and have a low level of THC (usually designated as less than 0.3%THC) and most often used for fiber, food, fuel and building materials. THC, CBD and other cannabinoids are also found in the leaves, stems, roots and seeds of cannabis plants. There are special laws governing cannabis and hemp, and sometimes CBD and cannabinoids are only permitted to be extracted from the branches, stalks and seeds of the hemp plant, and not the flowers. For the best explanation of how the oil was obtained, check with the producer of the oil, to determine if the oil is derived from flowers, or stems, and to make sure that the extract is a \"whole plant extract\", as the synergy obtained from all of the cannabinoids and compounds in cannabis is far superior than any one cannabinoid in isolation.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nAt a molecular level, there is really no difference between either. Cannabidiol is cannabidiol - and it makes no difference if it comes from cannabis or hemp.\n\nHowever, people report being affected differently based upon the source - that is, whether the CBD came from hemp or cannabis and, more specifically, they claim that the CBD from hemp just doesn't seem as effective. This may be psychosomatic, or it may be because a little bit of THC can boost the effectiveness of CBD by a chemical reaction known as the entourage effect. An analogy would be in the making of bread, where you have the minimum of ingredients, flour, water, yeast, and salt - all are needed for the best effect. If you leave out the salt - even though the recipe calls for only a pinch - you end up with a very unappetizing dense loaf of wood. The salt is required for a specific chemical reaction that properly binds the other ingredients and causes an optimal reaction that results in a rising dough and ultimately a satisfying loaf. That’s an entourage effect. Many believe that for CBD to be truly effective it also needs small amounts of THC and, perhaps, other cannabinoids too. Unfortunately there has been little testing at scale to know one way or the other. \n\nSo, for now we can only go by anecdotal experience of others. And that’s my advice for now too - try it. Make sure all controllable conditions are equal.    Try just CBD derived from Hemp on it’s own - and then try CBD derived from cannabis on it’s own\n\n\nCoffee Addict\n_____________________\nAs Dr. Solomon points out in the video, CBD is CBD, but the issue of what else may or may not be present in 'CBD oil' is an important one to think about.  To begin with, CBD oil derived from medical cannabis and sold as medicine seems less likely to contain industrial contaminants or impurities stemming from the commercial hemp operations from which non-medicinal CBD oil is sourced.  There is generally a lot more scrutiny of medical cannabis products from field to consumer, which is obviously a good thing if you are the consumer.  Dr. Solomon also makes the point that the biochemical context is known to be important in the way medical cannabis creates its effects.  Because it has been so well demonstrated that cannabinoids interact in producing the effects we perceive, it seems important to remember that fact when we are attributing specific activities to a single isolated cannabinoid.  In fact, the presence or absence of biologically active amounts of some of the many other cannabinoids in a particular CBD oil might account for some of the variability of patient experience with CBD oils in general.\n\ndrelkind\n_____________________\nHemp-based CBD oil is low in THC or/and CBD) where cannabis plant-based CBD oil is rich in THC or/and CBD.  Hemp oil, unlike cannabis oil has only trace amounts of THC and CBD, and therefore will be 100 times less potent than cannabis oil.\n\ndrb\n_____________________\nFirst, there is a slight misnomer in this question. Cannabis is the name for both \"marijuana\" (THC) producing and \"industrial hemp\" (THC < 0.3%). It is all in the genes as to what proportion of CBD:THC is produced. The other differences that could be realized would be in the mix of other cannabinoids and terpenes, along with the final percentages of both CBD and THC in the extracted oil. That also can all be tuned by the extraction process which can be fine tuned to pull out almost any specific component and then selectively add certain components back in. Always look for the actual amount of CBD (mg count or parts per million, PPM) to ensure what you are getting. Also know that if you don't want THC, marijuana based oil will need to go through more refinement to remove/lower the THC content.\n\njncadams","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10578-markdown","title":"I use marijuana regularly to help with migraines. Can I use it while pregnant and breastfeeding?","slug":"i-use-marijuana-regularly-to-help-with-migraines-can-i-use-it-while-pregnant-and-breastfeeding","content":"\n_____________________\nUsing cannabis while pregnant and during breastfeed is probably one the most contentious subjects when discussing cannabis. Quite frankly, its easy to see why. Logically one would think that if pre-natal exposure to intoxicants such as alcohol and tobacco poses proven health risks to the fetus, then exposure to cannabis would likely pose similar risks to a child's health and development.\n\nThe problem wit this, of course, is that the scientific facts to justify this are almost impossible to find. There are many reason for this. One of these is that it's virtually impossible for investigators to obtain permission to conduct any type of prospective clinical trial that knowingly exposes pregnant mothers – and their future offspring – to cannabis. Two, because women often face severe legal sanctions (such as the loss of child custody or incarceration) for admitting that they have smoked pot while pregnant, most mothers refuse to divulge such information – even to researchers conducting anonymous surveys years after the fact. Moreover, among the handful of surveys that have been conducted, several fail to adequately control for mothers' use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs during the course of their pregnancy. This is because cannabis is still labelled a Schedule 1 drug and illegal by the DEA.\n\nThere are retrospective studies from all over the world that show the pros and cons of cannabis during pregnancy as well as during breastfeeding., There are surveys of Its use on hyperemesis gravidarum, characterized by severe nausea and vomiting, malnutrition, and weight loss during pregnancy ( not your typical morning sickness). A web search of this topic will reveal opinions on both side of the question.\n\nThis is obviously a very important decision for you to make on behalf of your child, either while pregnant or when breastfeeding. I don't think that there a absolute right or wrong answer to this question. Just research the \"facts\" thoroughly and hope that you choose correctly.  \n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":744,"numPages":63,"currentPage":63,"id":5052,"name":"Cannabis","slug":"cannabis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}