{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/thc/21","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11246-markdown","title":"I have acute flare up of a chronic jaw bone infection. Is high CBD/low THC best for pain?","slug":"i-have-acute-flare-up-of-a-chronic-jaw-bone-infection-is-high-cbd-low-thc-best-for-pain","content":"\" Does marijuana work as antibiotic? \"\n_____________________\nWith a jaw bone infection sublingual tincture would provide good relief. Each patient responds differently to cannabis. Strains and formulations are quite variable and my suggestion is to try a few different strains and methods of ingestion. Many compounds in cannabis have shown anti-biotic properties.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nI agree with Dr Vanderveer, CBD is great for pain but you may want to be certain you have enough Vitamin D3 to help your immune system to function properly and you may want to consult with your budtender/cannabis consultant on  CBGA or CBC & CBG since these fractions of cannabis, especially taken raw have antibiotic effect on the body and CBG protects the bone as well as CBC. I always encourage my patents to put heat on the are because localized heat will alert your immune system to, \"come here, and clean up this infection\" and that is why the body will have heat around an infection, it is an internal communication. The body is a fine tuned machine and it must have the nutrients to support doing the right think to get healthy. If you are over 60 years old, your immune system could be low from low pituitary output but you may do interval training to pick up your IGF-1 to support your pituitary to overcome the infection and protect the bone also. Good luck, you can do this!\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nWhile I do agree with Dr. Olson and Vanderveer's responses, I would also suggest that if you been followed by a physician or dentist who diagnosed your \"chronic jaw bone infection\", that if you have a flare up, it could be caused by lingering bacteria in the bone itself. Sometimes this type of lingering bacteria can cause osteomyelitis in the bone which requires antibiotics, sometimes for several weeks.  I would suggest notifying whoever it is that has been following your condition.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11241-markdown","title":"I have read that THC (RSO) is not absorbed when using it in a suppository. Some doctors say it is not absorbed","slug":"i-have-read-that-thc-rso-is-not-absorbed-when-using-it-in-a-suppository-some-doctors-say-it-is-not-absorbed","content":"\"I did not get a direct answer when I asked earlier.  My husband has brain cancer and I read two articles by Dr. Allan Frankel, MD who states it does not work.  Dr Mahmoud ElSohly of NIDA in Mississippi, who is involved daily in the study of cannabis medicines, makes it clear that years of research in their labs shows that cannabis oil is not absorbed rectally. This is very important to me because of the cost of the concentrated THC as well as I want it to be absorbed.  Look at:  Dr Mahmoud ElSohly of NIDA in Mississippi, who is involved daily in the study of cannabis medicines, makes it clear that years of research in their labs shows that cannabis oil is not absorbed rectally. Some sources:  http://www.greenbridgemed.com/latest-thoughts-on-rectal-administration/ OR http://www.greenbridgemed.com/rectal-absorption-of-cannabinoids/  OR http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0091305791903534.  Please advise.\"\n_____________________\nI used (RSO) cannabis for stage 4 Prostate cancer. It was absorbed very well and after 33 days PSA went from 96 to 2.9. follow up CT and PET scans showed no cancer. I completed the 60 day regiment as recommended with no side affects\n\nsaltydog\n_____________________\nCannabis oil is absorbed rectally. Since there are 3 drainage systems in the rectum, the Superior veins drain towards the liver and the cannabis is metabolized and the Middle and Inferior veins drain directly into the venous system and avoid the \"first pass metabolism\" of the liver. Please re-read Dr. Frankel article as he says the same thing. A very good article from NIDA that describes this also is here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2689518/   on item 2.1.4 for rectal absorbtion as well as other methods of administration.\n\nAs for RSO specifically, I cannot comment since I have not read anything directly comparing that to other types of cannabis formulations. However given that it a full spectrum formulation with  THC levels at about 50-60% and CBD at about 10-15%, I would think there would be absorption if given rectally.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11213-markdown","title":"Are these ok for human consumption?","slug":"are-these-ok-for-human-consumption","content":"\"I'm really sensitive to THC and want just a CBD product. \"\n_____________________\nAll our Treatibles products are made with human grade ingredients, so YES they're totally safe for you or I to eat. We just might not enjoy their taste as much as our furry friends would. \n\nAuntie Dolores carries two hemp-derived CBD edible products, a 50 mg CBD brownie and a trio of CBD Super Food Truffles in Blueberry, Strawberry, and Mixed Berry flavors. They're both incredible! The Truffles even have a nice little sprinkle of coffee in them, so you get that rich flavor and a little caffeine boost!\n\njess","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11206-markdown","title":"How to consume THC-A?","slug":"how-to-consume-thc-a","content":"\"I bought Crystalline THC-A, but not sure how to consume it.  I do not want any psychoactive qualities. I only want it for pain. Is THCA a better pain reliever than THC? Every once in a while someone will swear by THCA as the real future of cannabis of medicine, but I'm also told that it is still very hard to come by. Is it better for pain than CBD?\"\n_____________________\nWe have had success using a product we carry called Cannamin. It is a raw plant in pill form. Several of our patients have significantly reduced their neuropathy with this product. It is non-psycho active. I would also look into CBD tinctures, either straight or with a 4:1 ratio with thc. Click on our site for more information.\n\ndneice\n_____________________\nI have very Bad Back Problems I've been on many different meds. to No avail. Surgery is out of the question for me personally I've been seeking help as well as relief where do I go from here if any one can help. You can go to my Facebook page as well @ \nKesi GranDaddy Azikiwe Falls Sr.,, look forward to listen to anyone with a Good Answer\n\ngrandaddy574\n_____________________\nThe short answer is:  it depends.  What type of pain are you experiencing?  What cannabinoids have you been using in the past? As a general rule as an MD, I always have some healthy skepticism is any item is touted as \"miraculous\".  Please refer to some of my past posts/ answers.  What I am personally telling patients is that cannabinoid profiles are extremely personal and one has to try different items to optimize symptom mgmt..  This philosophy of trying different products also has another advantage in that it prevents physiologic tolerance to any specific cannabinoid. When it comes to pain mgmt, what I have been taught years ago still applies;  it is always better if one has a multi-modal response and treatment plan to the pain, regardless if it's Lumbago (lower back pain) or jt pain  or fibromyalgia.  Please continue to discuss these issues with your MD.  And please write back if you have any further questions!\n\ndrpark\n_____________________\nThe big issues THCA is known to tackle are inflammation and nausea/vomiting. Consumed directly as THCA, with no heat, excessive exposure to light or oxygen, the compound will cause no psychoactive high.\n\nThe big ticket item for THCA right now is inflammation. Brands like Sweet Releaf are using THCA as a significant percentage of their formula to combat pain and swelling. \n\nYou will find a cannabist, from time to time, who swear by one thing or another, however we are lucky that one plant can produce them all and that we can draw from multiple sources to combat our issues. We dont have to get caught in a binary decision here. The real future of cannabis is to use both THCA and CBD to combat inflammation together!\n\nryan\n_____________________\nYes whole plant cannabis preparations seem to be more useful than individual isolated cannabinoids. THCA has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nTHCa is the nonpsychoactive precursor to THC. When dried and/or heated, it decarboxylates into THC. You will most likely find higher levels of it in fresh flower.  I don't believe enough is known about it to say that it is better than CBD for treating pain. A patient's response to cannabis is very individual and what might benefit one patient might not be the treatment of choice for another. In fact, there are some patients who, for genetic reasons, just do not respond to CBD. There is some excitement, however, about THCa with regard to the treatment of intractable seizures.  To date, I have personal knowledge of one pediatric patient whose seizures did not respond at all to CBD but completely resolved with THCa.\n\ndrfrye\n_____________________\nΔ9-THCA is the biological precursor to Δ9-THC, the primary active constituent responsible for the psychoactive and medicinal properties of marijuana. However, Δ9-THCA itself is not psychoactive. During drying or under intense heat, Δ9-THCA is decarboxylated to form Δ9-THC (Starks, 1977).\n\nΔ9-THCA possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-neurodegenerative properties. Δ9-THCA inhibits cyclooxygenase 1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2), in human colon cell cultures (Ruhaak et. al., 2011). COX-1 and COX-2 are both enzymes involved in inflammation. Δ9-THCA has also been shown to decrease the amount of oxidative stress caused by mitochondrial impairment, a major mechanism in neural degeneration, in mouse mesencephalic cell cultures (Moldzio et al., 2012).\n\ndrpinto\n_____________________\nThere isn't alot of literature available about THCA, but what is known is that it has a very strong anti-inflammatory effect and since inflammatory conditions are often very painful, reducing the inflammation will also reduce the pain. We have had numerous patients report that topical cream used directly on the painful condition (like swelling, gout, diabetic leg pain, bruises or sprains) can bring down the swelling and reduce the pain at the same time.\n\nTHCA combined with THC in a topical cream helps patients avoid the psychoactive side effects felt when smoking or eating THC. Depending on what condition you are trying to treat, topicals may or may not be appropriate, meaning deep internal pain won't be reached as easily with topicals as conditions closer to the skin, like bruising or arthritic hands or swollen ankles to name a few. It is always worth a try to see what actually works for the condition you are treating.\n\ndidi\n_____________________\nSo, let's talk about what it is you purchased, because this is a relatively new product to the market. THC-A crystalline is from the hash family and it is about 99.9% THCA in terms of purity. This makes it the strongest form of THC on the market today, for better or worse. In other words this is one of the purest states in crystal form. Some claim that it is this pure form that allows the seriously ill to find relief from debilitating illnesses and severe chronic pain.\n\nBefore THC becomes THC it starts out as THC-A. THC-A only becomes psychoactive  once it is heated and it converts to psychoactive THC. This pure crystalline form of THC-A does not contain terpenes or other cannabinoid profiles known for the plant itself. Some choose to add a dab with a high terpene profile or a 'high terpene extract' to add to the overall effect.\n\nTo use your THC-A you would vaporize as you would with a wax or a concentrate. When you vaporize, it would create a very intense high, as it is 99.9% THC. For heavy consumers, this may work for them but for an average or moderate consumer this would be a very intense and possibly uncomfortable experience. Some say that it provides a very intense yet 'clear feeling' experience. \n\nTo answer your question, you can ingest your THCA orally. Again, because it has not been heated you are ingesting pure THCA which is not psychoactive. It will not impair you mentally. How you go about doing this and the dose, I would suggest you contact Guild Extracts as they are the main producers of this product and can offer guidance.\n\nThe other alternative is CBD Crystalline which is a non psychoactive cannabinoid. As there is not THCA in this even when vaped it would not be psychoactive.\n\nI hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nIn addition to being non-psychoactive, the acidic form of THC and CBD may offer enhanced anti-inflammatory, anti-seizure, anti-spasmodic, and anti-prolific properties. For most patients, the whole point of using THCa is to reap the medicinal benefits of THC without getting stoned. Heating it mitigates all that. It doesn't seem to make sense to pay for the extraction of THCa, then to heat it when you can just use THC. To use THCa, merely place a very small amount (grain of rice) under your tongue and let it dissolve. Hold it there for 80 seconds, then swallow. You will then be able to benefit from it's medicinal properties without mental impairment.  Increase in small increments (one grain of rice at a time) as needed to achieve the pain relieving response you are looking for. You can also juice raw cannabis and benefit from it's THCa content.  Also keep in mind that CBD and THC are more effective when working together at treating pain than either one alone. You might consider using the two cannabinoids (CBD or CBDa and THCa) at the same time.\n\ndrfrye\n_____________________\nTHCA is showing a lot of promise for peripheral neuropathy.  No high, less inflammation. Contact a Wellness Consultant at Octavia Wellness, www.octaviawellness.com to discuss our high quality THCA tinctures.\n\nlauriel\n_____________________\nHello!\n\nTHCA crystals are an interesting product! \n\nThe link below has bit of general info about THCA. Scroll down to see the most popular usage methods. It also recommends against smoking, since heating will change THCA into THC through decarboxylation. You said you don't want any psychoactive activities, so heating the THCA will turn it into psychoactive THC. \n\nhttps://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-make-the-most-of-non-psychoactive-thca\n\nNow on a more fun note, I found a recipe for a THCA-infused smoothie that tastes great!Iit calls for THCA oil, you can read about it here:\n\nhttps://hellomd.com/articles/diy-recipe-consuming-thca-naturally\n\n\natkanesh\n_____________________\nHi there!\n\nFor info on CBD with heat, you've definitely come to the right place!  CBD decarboxylates  at 240 degrees F.  You don't necessarily have to buy a special decarboxylation machine either, most people just use their oven.  \n\nDecarboxylation, as you may already know, also happens when you smoke cannabis flower and also just when heat is applied. CBD products you can buy, like CBD gummies, for example are already decarbed, and the process also happens during the over time during curing process.\n\nWe just published a brand new article on the subject!\n\natkanesh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11204-markdown","title":"CBD/THC for insomnia","slug":"cbd-thc-for-insomnia","content":"\"I find that the low THC, high CBD combo is keeping me awake, not helping with insomnia. I read a few articles on Pub MD and see that CBD increases wakefulness. What is the recommened amount of each to help with insomnia?\"\n_____________________\nIt really differs per person, generally a high THC in an Indica strain will help with Insomnia. Stay away from Sativas or Hybrids with Sativa dominant.\n\ngangaraptor\n_____________________\nTo answer your question: It depends on the tolerance level of the individual.\n\nI find my body reacts in a similar way to what you've described. I only take the low THC high CBD combo tincture in the morning now. \n\nFor sleep aid, I focus on heavy indicas in flower, vape pen, or dab-able concentrate form. Low dose edibles like Kiva's Blueberries taken a half hour to hour before bed also work well, but can give me a little residual sleepy hangover (like nyquil) if I consume more than one.\n\njess\n_____________________\nDosage is about the most personal thing out there-- and sure evidence that everyone's body is different so there is no one-size-fits-all medicine.  Any dosage recommendations should read: take a small dose (and record what you took) and wait an hour. \nRepeat until you get the effect that you need (of the THC). \nCBN is a cannabinoid that seems to be most responsible for sleep-- though it is sometimes hard to find things containing a higher CBD amount. If you are in CA try our  Snooze Bar as it is formulated with superfoods (poppyseeds and nutmeg) and Ayurvedic herbs to help with sleep.\n\neden","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11172-markdown","title":"I am spending so much money on high CBD low THC tinctures I now want to try to make my own. Any advice?","slug":"i-am-spending-so-much-money-on-high-cbd-low-thc-tinctures-i-now-want-to-try-to-make-my-own-any-advice","content":"\"I feel fortunate that I have found high CBD/low THC tinctures work for my migraine pain. Unfortunately, I can easily spend $200 a month on just this tincture alone and I still need other medication as well. I would like to try making my own tincture to see if it works and if I can have a cost savings. I am wondering what the best method is alcohol vs glycerin, how to figure out potency as well as dosing ie not taking more than 2.5mg of the in one dose. I'd appreciate any advice based on experience. I am even considering once I create this to get lab testing just to be sure I get it right!\"\n_____________________\nI may be able to help you. Are you doing a superhigh CBD, low THC, like a 28 : 1 preparation in MCT oil? Typically migraines are controlled at about 15 drops twice daily but you will not obtain the full effect for three weeks. Taking a super concentrated allows you to spend far less money on your CBD medication because you take less medication to achieve the same effect. In addition you must eliminate all the triggers so please see the article I wrote under 'Answers' on migraines. Do not take extra calcium but you must take extra vitamin D3 in order to keep your blood level above 50 ng/mL.  Once you have a baseline of CBD onboard, you may still get a migraine but it's very easy to get rid of it. Migraine sufferers have and MAO-A snp in their genetic chart making them very chemically sensitive, and we have a hard time detoxifying so you must leave off all the toxic chemicals. Cigarette smoke and other toxic chemicals can cause a migraine in your emotions, diagnosed as depression. When you eat chemicals allergic to you may have a migraine in your gut, diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome but don't let the doctors drug that, that is your body communicating with you. If you know you have a terrible pain in your neck and that is warning you the migraine is beginning. Treat your neck with cannabis salve and take a dose of D-ribose in order to stop the migraine before it fully involves. You must eliminate glutamate in your diet because you were extremely glutamate sensitive. You can Google and read about glutamate, The most famous one is monosodium glutamate and we are regularly poisoned in our foods with this chemical and it is neurologically toxic and can kill nerve cells.\nGood luck, I know you can do this without having to make your own medicine but you likely are over treating yourself with CBD tincture and you need to be much more diligent with removing toxic chemicals from your environment and your food.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11167-markdown","title":"Has anyone had success treating myofascial pain using CBD?","slug":"has-anyone-had-success-treating-myofascial-pain-using-cbd","content":"\"specifically, non/low thc options\"\n_____________________\nYes, CBD does help with treating myofascial pain, especially if you use a super concentrate CBD in MCT oil or other oil drops you can place under your tongue for twice a day dosing. You will not obtain full relief for approximately three weeks but it is well worth the wait. I usually start patients on a super concentrate CBD spread out throughout the day for the first week and then you can go to twice a day dosing and stay at that dose for three weeks. Adjusted dose after three weeks if you are not getting great results but you will not be high with super high CBD low THC, you will start to get well.  Check to see what your local dispensary carries but if it is in alcohol it tends to be too hot to hold under the tongue for absorption orally. In addition you may want to use the topical CBD because that will block pain for 4 to 6 hours.\nKeep in mind most fibromyalgia is actually due to vitamin D deficiency or an over consumption of calcium. Excess calcium through nutritional supplements can flood the calcium channels and actually kill the neurological system creating a lot more problems but the answer is not calcium it is taking vitamin D, which is not a vitamin it's a hormone. Many doctors still recommend calcium supplements but that hurts people who take it unless they have been proven to have a parathyroid imbalance but the vitamin D blood level is above 50 ng/ml. Many people have a vitamin D receptor snp in their genetic chart so they need a functional medicine doctor to help them be well.\nUse the CBD cannabis and correct your vitamin D and you most likely will start to feel well within a month.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11155-markdown","title":"I have intense migraines and I find too much THC actually makes them worse. Is Harlequin a good strain for me?","slug":"i-have-intense-migraines-and-i-find-too-much-thc-actually-makes-them-worse-is-harlequin-a-good-strain-for-me","content":"\"I have found that most strains exacerbate pain for me. I am now thinking of trying a strain high in CBD. Is this a good strain for me?\"\n_____________________\nStrains with a high percentage of CBD often work well for migraines, pain relief, and anxiety. \n\nHarlequin may be one of the best strains available for migraine treatment. It typically has a CBD/THC ratio of 5/2. The CBD should enhance the pain-killing effects of THC while preventing its intoxicating effects. Furthermore, harlequin is a sativa dominant (75/25) strain, which should allow you to have an alert, clear head while managing your headaches during the day.\n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nHarlequin is a great start in your experiments with CBD. It is a high-CBD strain - almost 2:1 ratio of CBD to THC - and it is readily available. CBD is often prescribed for headache, migraine, and chronic pain, so trying some higher CBD flower or other products is likely a worthwhile experiment. Additional options may be to try an even higher CBD strain, such as Charlotte's Web. You may also want to try other cannabis products with even higher CBD ratios. There are many tinctures and edibles that start around 4:1 and go up to 20:1 CBD to THC. Throughout the whole process, it may be a good idea to keep a written log of the strain and ratio you try, the dose, and how it affected your migraines.\n\namanda","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11127-markdown","title":"Forgive my ignorance...","slug":"forgive-my-ignorance","content":"\"but I thought THC was the psychoactive ingredient, and this has 170 mgs.  I'd love to try this body butter but I don't want the psychoactive effect.   Can you explain how that works?  Thanks!\"\n_____________________\nTopicals do not get you high because they do not enter your bloodstream. (transdermal patches are a different story)\n\nIf you'd like to read some of our research/writing on the topic here are some links:\n\nhttps://getsweetreleaf.com/cbd-topicals/\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/do-cannabis-topicals-pass-the-drug-test\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/the-3-most-common-skin-conditions-can-cannabis-help\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/thc-in-cannabis-topicals-why-it-matters\n\nella","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11116-markdown","title":"Where can I find a tincture that is made with the following?","slug":"where-can-i-find-a-tincture-that-is-made-with-the-following","content":"\"CBD 28 > 1 THC, MCT oils, Indica, and the 'whole flower' ?\"\n_____________________\nMany CBD oils are whole plant sativa with a THC content of less than 0.3% (hemp by definition). Indicas are typically highTHC so I am doubtful that you will find a high CBD indica variety. Charlotte's Web, Haleigh's Hope, and Palmetto Harmony are a few of the safe and reputable varieties that can be found in dispensaries and/or online. They are usually anywhere from 24-28:1 CBD:THC, and are tested for heavy metals, solvents, pesticides, mold, and bacteria, which is very important. They have varying terpene and cannabinoid profiles so one might be more effective than another for any particular patient. All of these varieties are used extensively for treating seizures, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. Besides being an anti-convulsant, anti-spasmodic, mood stabilizer, and anti-psychotic, CBD is a potent anti-inflammatory, relieves neuropathic and inflammatory pain, is neuro- and gastro-protective,  lowers gastric acidity, suppresses appetite, and potentiates the pain relieving effects of THC.\n\ndrfrye","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11112-markdown","title":"How can THC help or cure Lupus?","slug":"how-can-thc-help-or-cure-lupus","content":"\"I've had discoid Lupus for over 20 years, recently I've been dealing with a lot of pain.\"\n_____________________\nCannabis is very helpful for lupus, especially in dealing with joint pain, fatigue as well as other more subjective symptoms. I would reccomend sublingual tincture with a high pecentage of CBD. Also it may be helpful to consume raw juiced cannabis leaves. THC or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol is one of the cannabinoids found in cannabis, and it is manufactured synthetically. THC alone is not as helpful as whole plant cannabis.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1357272518300852\n\n\"In conclusion, our results demonstrate, for the first time, an alteration of the endocannabinoid system in SLE patients. They represent the first step toward the understanding of the role of eCB system in SLE that likely suggest DAGL and 2-AG as potential biomarkers of SLE in easily accessible blood samples. Our data provides proof-of-concept to the development of cannabis-based medicine as immune-modulating agents.\"\n\nElizabethNP","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11105-markdown","title":"What is the total THC dosage per biscuit? ","slug":"what-is-the-total-thc-dosage-per-biscuit","content":"\"How accurate is this per biscuit?\"\n_____________________\nHi there! Our cheese biscuits are +/- 5mg per biscuits. With our recommended dosage of 10mg, we suggest enjoying 2-3 biscuits to achieve that 10mg dose. We hope you find them delicious! Let us know how everything goes!\n\njess","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":240,"numPages":25,"currentPage":21,"id":5834,"name":"Thc","slug":"thc","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}