{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/oil/38","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10657-markdown","title":"I have cancer and read that cannabis oil can cure some cancers. Is that correct?","slug":"i-have-cancer-and-read-that-cannabis-oil-can-cure-some-cancers-is-that-correct","content":"\"I need a source for the oil and information on how to use.\"\n_____________________\n     According to the National Cancer Institute \"cannabinoids may inhibit tumor growth by causing cell death, blocking cell growth, and blocking the development of blood vessels needed by tumors to grow. Laboratory and animal studies have shown that cannabinoids may be able to kill cancer cells while protecting normal cells.\" Specific research studies documented on the NCI FAQs include studies showing cannabinoids may protect against inflammation of the colon and may have potential in reducing the risk of colon cancer, and possibly in its treatment. A laboratory study of delta-9-THC in hepatocellular carcinoma - liver cancer - showed it killed or damaged the cancer cells.\n     Delta -9-THC has been shown to have anti-tumor effects in non-small cell lung cancer cells and breast cancer cells. A laboratory study of CBD - cannabidiol- in estrogen receptor positive and negative breast cancer cells showed CBD lessened the growth, number and spread of tumors.\n     A laboratory study of CBD in human glioma cells showed that along with chemotherapy, CBD may make chemotherapy more effective and increase cancer cell death without harming normal cells. Studies show CBD and delta-9-THC in combination with temozolomide made chemotherapy more effective.\n     While these studies are remarkable and inspire us to challenge the frontier of bench research in cannabinoid treatment of cancer, they are considered preclinical by the NCI. That means they were performed in vitro and in animals. To date there are no large population Random Controlled Research trials in humans that prove conclusively cannabinoids kill cancer.\n     There are many anecdotal reports that are difficult to dismiss. The Magazine Culture published MRI scans showing the disappearance of a brain tumor in a young woman traditional medicine had lost hope for. Her parents gave her a CBD oil without the knowledge of her doctors who then documented her remission with diagnostic imaging and clinical exams.\n     In response to the question about sources of cannabinoids in oil form, I encourage you to check with the makers of Rick Simpson's oil because they have archives of patient reports of success in cancer treatment. One of the most cost effective CBD oils available across the country is a pure unadulterated CBD from industrial grade hemp that contains 250mg CBD per gram and is available at www.PlusCBDoil.com\n\ndrsumchai","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10656-markdown","title":"What can you recommend for someone that suffers from Alzheimer's?","slug":"what-can-you-recommend-for-someone-that-suffers-from-alzheimers","content":"\"Should they use marijuana products that contain both THC and CBD? Or, is one more effective than the other? Are there better routes of administration (i.e. vaping, edibles, tinctures)?\"\n_____________________\nCannabis is an extremely safe herb with no potential for overdose or toxicity. There is no danger in using cannabis oil in high doses for extended periods of time. I would try a whole plant tincture extract of cannabis that contains CBD and THC as well as the other naturally occuring components. A good starting dose would be 10 milligrams of cannabinoids two or three times per day. Observe closely for effects and adjust the dose as needed.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nRemove excess saliva from the mouth. Allow the tincture to absorb in the mouth, to ensure direct absorption into the bloodstream. A good starting dose would be 10 milligrams of cannabinoids two or three times per day. Observe closely for effects and adjust the dose as needed.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nI think Dr. Vanderveer's recommendation for administering CBD oil to be spot on.  If you wanted to try another option, you can try putting the same dosage/dropper amount in hot tea or drinks.  Many of my patients report that the time to onset is just as rapid as if it were dosed sublingually.  I hope this helps!\n\ndrpark\n_____________________\nSince we are likely talking about a person who's health has already been compromised, you must use caution administering any cannabis. The Alzheimer's patient must have a recommendation and you must be the caretaker in order to administer the medicine. Please start with a low dose of around three drops, sublingually, four times per day and every 2 to 3 days you may add three more drops until you are up to 20 drops per day. At the second week as long as the blood pressure is steady you can try going to 10 drops twice daily and stay at that dose for 2 to 3 weeks. Ultimately the dosage may need to be increased just 30 drops per day and three divided doses. Since every person responds differently, please monitor and log this patient's response to the medication an adjusted dosage appropriately and give us feedback on how this patient is doing. I do wonder about the other potential medical issues that caused the Alzheimers since this disease does not just fall out of the sky. Alzheimer's has an underlying cause and appropriately targeting that cause will produce the best outcome, is it low Vitamin D3, diabetes, toxic chemicals, too many western drugs like statins or bladder medicines that are known to cause Alzheimers as the culprit?\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nThe lowest effective doses of THC (that cause observable biologic change) are approximately 2.5mg, however, most patients do not report subjective of \"self-perceivable\" change until about 5mg. Elderly patients new to cannabis, may be more sensitive to the effects of THC due to body composition changes that occur with age as well as lack of exposure. THC has been show to be \"neuroprotective\" and is known to be anti-inflammatory as well as promotional of neurologic recovery in acute neurologic insults. \n\nWhile THC shows benefit, the \"whole plant\" may be beneficial in producing relief for multiple symptoms that accompany Alzheimer's Disease due to the \"entourage\" effect of the other cannabinoids and terpenes in the plant. There are many ways to obtain cannabis, but sublingual elixirs and tinctures or edibles may be the easiest delivery for elders. \n\nEdibles are excellent and last longer, but use with caution in seniors as THC converts to a more potent derivative (11-hydroxy THC) after ingestion. I always recommend adults over the age of 70 start with lower than recommended doses of THC when using edibles until impact is determined. \n\nRemember that it may take between 1-2 hours to see the effects of edible cannabis and the effects can last up to 8 hours. Sublingual (under the tongue) delivery takes effect in 10-20 minutes and may last an average of 4-6 hours. Edibles may work best for nighttime in some patients due to prolonged drowsiness. \n\nAlzheimer's patients, depending on stage of disease, may have severely impaired ability to discern reality versus cognitive experience, and I recommend you observe you Mother closely as you work out dosing as some hallucinatory effects of THC and 11 hydroxy-TCH could be disturbing. You may want to keep a journal of symptoms and behaviors over time to determine dosing and effectiveness.\n\nAs a Geriatrician by training, I am excited about the possibilities that cannabis may hold for treatment of age-related neuro-degenerative diseases and; look forward to more detailed studies and recommendations in this area. \n\ndrgerhart\n_____________________\nThere have been several preclinical studies showing that small amounts of THC can slow the production and inhibit the aggregation of beta-amyloid proteins, the hallmark of Alzheimer's and  key  contributors to the progression of the disease.  There is abundant anecdotal evidence that, in many patients, cannabis helps mitigate  symptoms  associated with Alzheimer's - agitation, depression, anxiety, poor appetite, and insomnia. One recently published Israeli study, while small (10 patients), reported a significant  decrease in the severity of delusions, agitation/aggression, irritability, apathy, sleep and caregiver distress. And they concluded that adding cannabis oil was safe and a promising treatment option. \n\ndrfrye\n_____________________\nWe are not qualified medical professionals to adequately assess the condition, but I did find an interesting article that might help shed some light on the subject: http://www.alzheimers.net/6-15-15-effects-of-medical-marijuana-on-alzheimers/\n\nmari\n_____________________\nHere is some more information on using marijuana and its effect on Alzheimers Disease:\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/search/Alzheimer/articles\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/search/Alzheimer\n\nmark\n_____________________\nJust to reiterate, I am not a medical professional and you should always speak with your doctor before adding cannabis or any medicinal herb into your health care regime.  I have heard of patients having success with combining other herbs with cannabis to support healthy brain function. \n\nkivaanastasia\n_____________________\nThere was a study performed that showed promising results for Alzheimers resulting in a decrease in Alzheimer plaques. I would recommend a CBD:THC ratio of 20:1 twice daily every day. Any ratio of CBD:THC >10:1 will not make you \"high.\" It will take about 2-3 weeks for full efficacy. Titrate your dose up as you see fit as you will build tolerance (1 drop twice daily, may increase to 2 drops twice daily for instance and more).  This ratio also helps with decreasing aggression as seen with autistic children and is also used for anxiety, depression and muscle tension.  For aggression, you may use it every 3-6 hours as needed on top of twice daily.\n\ndrb\n_____________________\nA preclinical study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that very small doses of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a chemical found in marijuana, can slow the production of beta-amyloid proteins, thought to be a hallmark characteristic and key contributor to the progression of Alzheimer’s.\n\nThe study, published in 2014, is among others to support the effectiveness of THC in prohibiting the growth of toxic amyloid plagues.\n\nAnother study from the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California has also found that tetrahydrocannabinol and other compounds found in marijuana may reduce the amount of beta amyloid in the brain. Beta amyloid is a hallmark characteristic of Alzheimer’s and is commonly thought to cause the neurodegenerative disease.\n\nWhile the findings are preliminary, researchers are optimistic about their findings. David Schubert, professor at the Salk Institute and senior author on the study says, “Although other studies have offered evidence that cannabinoids might be neuroprotective against the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, we believe our study is the first to demonstrate that cannabinoids affect both inflammation and amyloid beta accumulation in nerve cells.”\n\nIn the study, researchers found that by exposing beta amyloid proteins to THC, it reduced the levels of beta amyloid, stopped the inflammatory response from the nerve cells caused by beta amyloid and allowed the nerve sells to survive. Antonio Currais, a postdoctoral researcher and first author on the paper noted:\n\n“Inflammation within the brain is a major component of the damage associated with Alzheimer’s disease, but it has always been assumed that this response was coming from immune-like cells in the brain, not the nerve cells themselves. When we were able to identify the molecular basis of the inflammatory response to amyloid beta, it became clear that THC-like compounds that the nerve cells make themselves may be involved in protecting the cells from dying.”\n\nThe take home from this article is that not only is there evidence that THC can slow the progression of AD, there is also some very exciting preliminary evidence that THC can also treat AD by reducing the levels of beta-amyloid plaques and the resulting inflammatory response which causes the death of brain cells and the resulting symptoms associated with AD.\n\nTherefore, I strongly recommend a product with a healthy amount of THC such as the conventional indicas, hybrids and sativas or also the extract products such as the oils and tinctures. However, as noted, those products should have THC at a higher ratio than is standard for many of the more common maladies CBD oils are being used for.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nAlzheimer's can certainly be a devastating illness for both the patient and family, and since \"traditional\" medicines are often ineffective, it makes sense to try cannabis therapy.  THC and CBD, the 2 most prominent active ingredients in cannabis, have quite different effects and are often used in combination for a more balanced effect.  The product you choose will somewhat depend upon what symptoms you are looking to treat, and daytime vs. nighttime use for instance.  CBD by itself does not have known intoxicating/psychoactive effects, and can have a calming effect in those suffering from anxiety/agitation.  THC could be useful to help stimulate appetite and induce sleep, but also has psychoactive effects that can be difficult to predict for a patient who could already be suffering from distressing mental dysfunction.  You would want to start with a small dose of THC, 2.5 mg or less, and increase only as tolerated.  If you choose to use a THC-containing product, it would be wise to make sure it is combined with CBD to help mitigate side effects.  In preliminary studies, cannabis shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's plaque deposits, so in addition to relieving the symptoms of Alzheimer's, cannabis may also be able to slow underlying disease progression.  We wish you the best of luck in pursuing this therapy, and as other physicians have mentioned, it's wise to make sure you have extra help on hand and keep close notes of the medication effects.\n\ndrbultman\n_____________________\nAs my physician colleagues have noted on this thread, cannabis preparations containing THC should be started at low doses when being taken by patients with Alzheimer's disease, cautiously increasing the amount as tolerated.   In addition, there is excellent published evidence showing CBD modifies THC effects, in particular reducing stimulation that can result in anxiety, so I would be careful to include significant amounts of CBD in whatever preparation is being used.  Without knowing the degree of the patient's cognitive impairment it's hard to give more specific advice, and I would advocate significant caution in introducing psychoactive agents if a patient is already displaying severe cognitive impairment.  As has been suggested, CBD may provide some calming effects without being psychoactive, and tinctures or lozenges with a 20:1 CBD:THC ratio might be a reasonable place to start, if medicinal cannabis is deemed appropriate.\n\ndrelkind\n_____________________\nI agree with the other answers that say CBD. From the research I've done, CBD can be useful. I found some research here that might be useful, as well as some more medical studies from NCBI. \n\njudahhanh\n_____________________\n Are you depressed, suffering from cancer,seizure,Anxiety,Panic  attack,Depression, diabetes, glaucoma, headache, insomnia, joint pains,  multiply sclerosis, muscle spasms, nausea, etc and need the best strains  of medical marijuana and Cbd Oil to help ease your pain?? why not try  out our wide range of products today at:( tplug05 at gmail dot com) \n\nalison leton","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10654-markdown","title":"CBD Oil for my son's ADHD/Weight","slug":"cbd-oil-for-my-sons-adhd-weight","content":"\"I want to know if cbd oil could help my son.  He is almost 13 years old and severely under weight due to 3 years of prescription stimulates for his ADHD.  We have tried so many different meds and he hates them.  Would he be able to use cbd oil to help both his adhd symptoms as well as help him gain weight? If so can he get his own recommendation?  Thank you\"\n_____________________\n     I have an experience working with patients with low body weight due to psychostimulant use and eating disorders. You might actually benefit from use of an appetite stimulating controlled dose of the cannabinoid THC in a pill form. Products like Kindcaps and the Daily Chill Pill contain 10mg THC in a gel cap or coconut oil capsule. Low dose THC can reduce the anxiety so many patients with ADHD experience as a principle symptom. Low dose THC can also spark focus, enhance attention and creativity and offer up to eight hours of positive mental attitude for a young adult.\n\n     It makes common sense that using a nutrition and calorie dense THC infused edible in a 5 to 10mg THC dose will offer both nutritional and therapeutic benefits of long duration.\n\n     I promise you that the best way to build lean body mass is to have your son work with a strength trainer using the hypertrophy formula. That is 80% of the maximum strength capacity for a select multipoint exercise. With proper progression you should see enlargement, sculpting and definition of muscles, increased bone density and an improved mood and appetite due to the natural increase in the hormones testosterone and growth hormone. \n     The complexities of authorizing a 13 year old to use medical marijuana can be a hurdle. I encourage you to talk first with your son's pediatrician about the idea of using medical cannabis in a reliable low dose pill form, rather than an inhaled method. When you have secured the support of your pediatrician you can search the web to identify medical cannabis doctors who are comfortable authorizing a minor with both parental consent and consent of the pediatrician. This is the standard that is currently being promoted in California.\n\ndrsumchai","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}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":444,"numPages":38,"currentPage":38,"id":5583,"name":"Oil","slug":"oil","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}