{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/oil/36","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10921-markdown","title":"I am using Moxie oil for hot flashes but it isn't working. Do you have a recommendation?","slug":"i-am-using-moxie-oil-for-hot-flashes-but-it-isnt-working-do-you-have-a-recommendation","content":"\"I use the oil twice a day, one dropper full in am and pm. \"\n_____________________\nHot flashes are due to estrogen withdrawal occurring during peri/menopause, and may continue for a few years following menopause in as many as 80% of women. For mild hot flashes, simple measures such as cooling the environment, dressing in layers, and maintaining healthy weight may be adequate. For moderate to severe hot flashes, the gold standard is hormone replacement therapy provided the patient does not have a history of breast cancer, heart disease, a venous thromboembolism, or stroke. Non-hormonal alternatives include anti-depressants and Gabapentin. \n\nThere is inadequate research to suggest that cannabis may be helpful for hot flashes, although there is anecdotal evidence that it may. Menopause and hot flashes may be associated with mood and sleep disturbances, however, for which cannabis may be beneficial.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10920-markdown","title":"What would be the most appropriate %thc and %cbd for HER2+ carcinoma (breast) if using the 60g protocol? ","slug":"what-would-be-the-most-appropriate-thc-and-cbd-for-her2-carcinoma-breast-if-using-the-60g-protocol","content":"\"Mom is currently being treated with docetaxel-herception-perjeta (2nd infusion this week), but would really like to be able to stop the chemo. Because HER2+ is aggressive, she was afraid that without the chemo she wouldn't have had time for the MMJ to work. She has been working on building her tolerance to get to 1g/day with some edibles, but I'm not sure the exact %. They were home-made using a combination of CO2 extracts: 20g CannaTsu + 8g another hybrid (from what I was told %THC similar to RSO). She's able to take about 1/3g in the evenings, but doesn't like \"being stoned\" so she is also using a dropper of CBD ONE (Venice Cookie Co) to \"offset the high\". The amount she takes during the day varies depending on what she has scheduled. She's about ready to place another order so I need to know what to get her (strains, cannabinoid profile... any info I can get).\n\nWhich strains (w/ THC:CBD %) are most suited in her case? \n\nWhat is a good dose of THC/CBD in mg for her using the 60g protocol?\n\nSativa, Indica, hybrids or should she have some each??\n\nWhat the THC:CBD % of oils that are marketed as RSO?\n\nThank you for your time!\n\n\"\n_____________________\nBoth THC and CBD have shown promise in eliminating cancerous cells, preventing metastasis, preventing angiongenesis (formation of new blodd vessels in malignant growths) and in supporting the body and mind while undergoing conventional cancer treatment. Many different opinions exist as to the optimal percentage of CBD and THC in the oil. My reccomendation would be to utilize cannabis that has a balance of THC and CBD and that is not too psychoactive or sedating. The exact percentages have yet to be determined and what may be more important is to use oil that is free of solvent and other extranious chemicals. If too much psychoactivity exsists with a certain oil, it would be wise to utilize an oil with less THC.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10918-markdown","title":"Is the rectal usage of Hemp Oil - any good?","slug":"is-the-rectal-usage-of-hemp-oil-any-good","content":"\"Rectal usage of Hemp Oil / Rick Simpson Oil (with high THC) is recommended a lot because of various advantages (higher absorption and lesser high). Because of these advantages, my brother in law is taking the oil now via 'the back door' since he has stage 4 cancer. \n\nThough recommended on some sites, I also read on another side that some research has been done and that actually THC Delta 9 does not get absorbed by rectal usage (see the following link http://www.greenbridgemed.com/rectal-absorption-of-cannabinoids/#comment-19565)\n\nThe MD on this forum first claims that rectal usage is great, however later on he advises that indeed rectal administration does not work. \n\nSince we are fighting cancer, we would like to know for sure if rectal usage is advised or not. \n\nIf you could advise, that would be great!!\n\nRegards, \n\nRobbert Roelofsen\"\n_____________________\nYes cannabis can be absorbed rectally. I do not have experience with this method of cannabis administration, but many people are talking about the benefits of rectal cannabis. A larger percentage of the cannabinoids will be absorbed rectally than will be absorbed orally. I would utilize caution as the effects may be quite strong!\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10901-markdown","title":"Can I ingest hemp oil in some way that is efficient vs. smoking? (Lung Cancer)","slug":"can-i-ingest-hemp-oil-in-some-way-that-is-efficient-vs-smoking-lung-cancer","content":"\n_____________________\nTinctures are a very effective administration route that avoids inhalation. Absorption begins in the mucous membranes and continues in the digestive system. The onset of effects is about ten minutes and can last for several hours. \nVaporizing is also a preffered method, but caution should be exercised, as the quality of oils and concentrates is variable, and can contain high levels of solvent and other unwanted chemicals.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10899-markdown","title":"How do I find a local lab tested source for hemp oil ?","slug":"how-do-i-find-a-local-lab-tested-source-for-hemp-oil","content":"\n_____________________\nI think you are asking where you can take hemp oil to be lab tested? Or perhaps you are asking where can you find hemp where it has been lab tested. If you are looking to take hemp you have for lab testing there are many cannabis laboratories throughout California including Steep Hill Labs, SC Labs, CW Analytical and more. As an individual you can always bring samples to labs for testing to ensure the purity of a product or to see all the potential nasty chemicals which could be inside!\n\nIf you are asking where to find lab tested hemp oil, I would not know the answer. For the most part, dispensaries are the ones that do lab testing on full spectrum cannabis products with THC, and even then you are not assured of what pesticides they have tested for. Many companies claim to have tested their products, including hemp, but again, without government regulations, you are having to trust their word for it. I would say you would be better off buying hemp products that are made from hemp from either Canada or Europe as the hemp from China is treated with harsh chemicals.\n\nIf you want to be absolutely sure, buy a product and have it tested yourself!\n\nHope this helps.\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10897-markdown","title":"Would a topical cannibis cream help reduce tumor on side of face/ squamous cell carcinoma ","slug":"would-a-topical-cannibis-cream-help-reduce-tumor-on-side-of-face-squamous-cell-carcinoma","content":"\"My sister has squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina that has spread to various lymph nodes, lungs and liver.  She has developed a large tumor which is on the left side of her face which the nurses say is from one of her lymph nodes.  It is of course quite painful and we have just started giving her CBD oil and THC oil.  I wanted to see if a topical cannibis product would help reduce this tumor?\"\n_____________________\nYes topical cannabis preparations have been shown to be effective in treating neoplasms of the skin, particulary squamous cell carcinoma. Rick simpson oil (hash oil, hemp oil, FECO) should be applied directly to the neoplasm and covered with a bandage, and the oil and bandage re-applied every 3-5 days. It is alwways good to visit a dermatologist, family physician or internist for diagnosis and pathological study of the cells involved. Skin cancer can progress rapidly and great care should be taken in treating it.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10882-markdown","title":"Having Crohn's, I've been taking CBD oil since last June, but my symptoms just came back..","slug":"having-crohns-ive-been-taking-cbd-oil-since-last-june-but-my-symptoms-just-came-back","content":"\"Now I am on prednisone and remicade temperarily to get the flare in control. I'm guessing my body built tolerance towards the cannabis. Should I try taking cannabis in a different form or with more thc? I still want to be able to function normally. Thanks\"\n_____________________\nWe work with a number of patients, and the feedback has been the same from all of them. Crohn's symptoms seem to respond best to a balanced ratio of THC to CBD, so it could be that taking just a high ratio of CBD isn't going to be enough to give you sustained results. Sublingual tinctures come in varying ratios, and it's often best to get a few and try it for a week to see the overall effects. We've seen best results with a 4:1 or 8:1 ratio, but everyone's endocannabinoid systems are different.\r\n\r\nAs an aside, I'm sure you're aware of this, but diet also has a huge impact, so if you haven't yet tried an initial elimination diet (and stuck with it!), that's definitely something to try as well.\n\nherbabuena\n_____________________\nI heard there are rectal suppositories of medical marijuana that can help.  The cannabis is absorbed into the gut where it is most needed for inflammation.\r\nTry different ration of the oils as well of the THD and CBD.\n\ndrraisen","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10866-markdown","title":"How does vaping from an oil cartridge differ from vaping flower?","slug":"how-does-vaping-from-an-oil-cartridge-differ-from-vaping-flower","content":"\"Is there a difference in effect?\"\n_____________________\nMany different forms of vaporizers exist and the technology and engineering can be complicated. Flowers, concentrates and oils can be vaporized. For starters, it is important to think about what you are vaping. Is this a clean extract? Are these flowers free from pesticides and chemicals? Vaporizing involves heating the substance to a temperature above the melting point, yet not high enough to cause combustion. Basically when one vaporizes flower, hot air is moved across the flowers, and essential oils and compounds are melted and released into a gaseous state, which are then inhaled. Vaporizing concentrates and oils can be acheived in a number of ways. Usually a heating element or coil is utilized to heat the oil or wax or hash or shatter. Often you get what you pay for, and cheaply made vaporizers may be constructed with poor quality materials and there is some concern about metals being released from the coils. \n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nThere is a very strong distinction. First off, most concentrates are going to be a stronger and more intense high. Flower vaping is very smooth and the smoke combustion is not nearly as harsh as inhaling marijuana smoke through a water pipe or a hemp paper.\r\nAny concentrate is form of extraction and is normally between 40-70% THC. Most top shelf flower is between 20-28% THC. \r\n\r\nBut ultimately, its depending how strong you would like to dose yourself with. The vape scene in the marijuana industry is quite competitive, specifically in the oil. There are solvent and non-solvent products. There are multiple types of  terpenes that are added to these oil vape pens to give them all natural flavors extracted through plants. \r\n\r\nPersonally, I like Dank Tanks. They charge fast, discrete, economical, and hit strong. I can charge the charge anywhere in my car, computer, or a wall because its a USB computer charger. The oil conserves the marijuana taste and has NO ADDED TERPS, to preserve the taste of the marijuana plant. \r\n\n\nc3pharmacymarty","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10847-markdown","title":"Is a hash oil gummy stronger than a regular cannabis gummy? Would the overall effect be different?","slug":"is-a-hash-oil-gummy-stronger-than-a-regular-cannabis-gummy-would-the-overall-effect-be-different","content":"\n_____________________\nEvery product batch should have their potency tested, therefore it should not matter what source the potency comes from like hash, butter, C02 extract, butane extract, etc. If you are consuming a gummy that does not have its potency listed or a potency test associated with it, then you are effectively eating it blindly and don't know what you'll get.  Not recommended.\nThe overall effects are determined more by the strain(s) of the source rather than the type of extract for example sativa, indica, hybrid. The cannabinoid is also a factor for effects: THC, THCA(non-psychoactive), CBD, CBDA, etc.\n\ncheridevine","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10843-markdown","title":"Breast Cancer MMJ Question","slug":"breast-cancer-mmj-question","content":"\"My girlfriend is dealing with stage 4 breast cancer. We hired an MMJ consultant 3 weeks ago and started her on RSO - 1:1 CDB:THC. \n\n\n\n\nShe is doing around 10 mg. sublingually three times per day, and rectally at night. 42 mg. the first week, then 84k, and now 168 mg. She is still doing the sublingual method, but hasn't increased it much yet as she doesn't want to get high. We were told that the rectal administration has great bioavailabiliy. But then read that it didn't (Greenbridge site). So there is some confusion. She has been doing a little better, but she needs to get her abdomen tapped due to a problem with ascites. It prevents her from eating and drinking, causing her to vomit.\n\nMy question are, does it seem that we're on the right track? Should the oil help with the ascites? When should we some some results?  Is it okay to stay with the daytime low doses and rely more on the heavier rectal administratrion at night? Thanks!\n\n\n\"\n_____________________\nNormally, rectal administration of lipid soluble products has a good bioavailability. There may be factors related to the individual that can slow or prevent this such as previous surgical interventions, radiation treatments or other colo-rectal diseases. The bioavailability varies by product based on dosing and carrier media as well. Large scale studies still need to be done to find out the range of bio-availability for many cannabis preparations. \n\nAscites is a symptom and side effect of a disease process. It is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity due to either obstructed blood flow to the central and lower extremity circulation, inflammatory processes related to cancer or infection in the organs of the abdomen. In the case of Stage 4 Breast Cancer, one can assume that the cancer has invaded abdominal organs or metastasized to the liver which is the likely cause of the ascites along with some level of inflammation due to the cancer burden in the body.\n\n\"Tapping the abdomen\" (paracentesis) relives the pressure, but does not reverse the process. It is considered palliative. The ascites will improve if the insults to the internal organs are reduced. \n\nThere is subjective evidence that cannabis oils help cancer symptoms and are anti-cancer in lab studies, but there are no large definitive studies showing cancer cures. \n\nMay I suggest you visit the WAMM (https://wamm.org) Website. This dispensary has been in existence for many years and has worked extensively with cancer patients. \n\nYou may have already read this, but this article was published last summer and may be helpful as well.\n\nhttp://unitedpatientsgroup.com/blog/2015/06/02/treating-breast-cancer-with-cannabis-why-the-treatment-must-match-the-classification/\n\nBest wishes to your friend.\n\ndrgerhart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10841-markdown","title":"My girlfriend is dealing with stage 4 breast cancer","slug":"my-girlfriend-is-dealing-with-stage-4-breast-cancer","content":"\"We hired an MMJ consultant 3 weeks ago and started her on RSO - 1:1 CDB:THC. She was doing around 10 mg. sublingually three times per day, and rectally at night. 42 mg. the first week, then 84k, and now 168. We were told that the rectal administration has great bioavailabiliy. But then read that it didn't; so there is some confusion. She has been doing a little better, but she needs to get her abdomen tapped due to a problem with ascites. It prevents her from eating and drinking, causing her to vomit. My question is, does it seem that we're on the right track? Should the oil help with the ascites? When should we some some results? Thanks\"\n_____________________\nNormally, rectal administration of lipid soluble products has a good bioavailability. There may be factors related to the individual that can slow or prevent this such as previous surgical interventions, radiation treatments or other colol-rectal diseases. The bioavailability varies by product based on dosing and carrier media as well. Large scale studies still need to be done to find out the range of bio-availability for many cannabis preparations. \r\n\r\nAscites is a symptom and side effect of a disease process. It is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity due to either obstructed blood flow to the central and lower extremity circulation, inflammatory processes related to cancer or infection in the organs of the abdomen. In the case of Stage 4 Breast Cancer, one can assume that the cancer has invaded abdominal organs or metastasized to the liver which is the likely cause of the ascites along with some level of inflammation due to the cancer burden in the body.\r\n\r\n\"Tapping the abdomen\" (paracentesis) relives the pressure, but does not reverse the process. It is considered palliative. The ascites will improve if the insults to the internal organs are reduced. \r\n\r\nThere is subjective evidence that cannabis oils help cancer symptoms and are anti-cancer in lab studies, but there are no large definitive studies showing cancer cures. \r\n\r\nBest wishes to your friend.\n\ndrgerhart\n_____________________\nMy clients have all had excellent results using hemp derived CBD 90mg per day along with some added terpenes.\n\ndrblair","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10807-markdown","title":"Does cbd oil interact with Anastrozole?  Should my mom wait until after surgery to start taking cbd oil?","slug":"does-cbd-oil-interact-with-anastrozole-should-my-mom-wait-until-after-surgery-to-start-taking-cbd-oil","content":"\"My mom has breast cancer and she's interested in taking cbd oil. She's taking 1mg of Anastrozole a day. Would there be any kind of reaction between the two? She's also having surgery in a week, should she wait until after the surgery to start taking the cbd oil?\"\n_____________________\nI do not believe there is any interaction between Anastrozole and CBD cannabis. CBD cannabis is cleared through the cytochrome P450 pathway but 85% of anastrozole is eliminated through liver metabolism of the drug and 10% is cleared through the kidneys. \nCBD cannabis can interfere with some blood clotting mechanisms so it might be best to wait until the postoperative time period to start treatment\nThere are so many questions here that we're neither asked nor answered.....\n\nDid your mother receive a second opinion from a completely independent group?\n\nHas she read the book, \"Sex, Lies & Menopause\"? The Wiley Protocol could potentially save her life.\n\nIs she aware of her blood level of vitamin D? Half of all breast-cancer cases are due to vitamin D deficiency. If her blood level of vitamin D remains below 50 ng/ml she may be 93% more likely to experience metastatic disease and if the vitamin D level is still not corrected she is 73% more likely to succumb to breast cancer because of vitamin D deficiency.\n\nHas she been informed that she must stop drinking alcohol because it is a poison to her?\n\nHer insurance probably paid for her to have a BRCA1 and the BRCA2 but those are only two out of at least 17 markers for breast cancer in genetics.\n\nYou did not mention her stage of cancer but that is critically important because if she has DCIS she may experience a better outcome without surgery.\n\nPeople are often embarrassed to cancel surgery or postpone a surgery but if she does not have all the information she maybe making a premature decision. People cancel or postpone surgeries all the time so rest assured that a postponed surgery with more information in order to make a wise decision\nwould likely result in a better outcome.\n\nGood luck, this is a tough situation and Anastrozole has not had the best track record so you really may want to explore more options. High-dose CBD is definitely in order to hopefully buy more time to give a fully informed consent for treatment.\n\ndrolson","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":420,"numPages":38,"currentPage":36,"id":5583,"name":"Oil","slug":"oil","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}