I didn't take when I had cancer, but I wish it had been available; I would have gladly welcomed CBD into my medical tool box. With that said, CBD oil has a place in my tool box now - sleeplessness, anxiety, and nerve pain are all a part of my daily repertoire, and I am grateful for these plants and their medicinal value.
Below is a short tutorial I have created based on hours of research - which includes medical, pharmaceutical, popular, and valued patient resources. I think it's pretty basic and inclusive. As well as education, I have listed reading and accessing resources.
(My disclaimer - this is information I have gleaned, and I am not liable for information you glean from this or for the resources I have chosen to list that you may choose to access in any way.)
CBD Fact Sheet
As legal use of marijuana grows, it is important to
understand the medical benefits and medicinal qualities of marijuana,
particularly the difference between CBD (cannabidiol) and THC
(tetrahydrocannabinol). These are 2 compounds found in marijuana.
CBD comes from primarily the hemp plant. THC comes from
marijuana. THC is the psychoactive compound that provides the “high.” Both
interact with the body’s own endocannabinoid system, with different effects. However,
they both have the exact same chemical structure, although their arrangement
means they each have a different impact on the body, particularly with the
neurotransmitters in the brain (responsible for transmitting messages between
brain and body cells). With that said, below is a simple graph explaining CBD
and THC.
CBD THC
Hemp (Can
produce a minute amount of THC), no more than 0.3% THC
|
Marijuana
(Average strain has 15% THC; although marijuana sold on the street is
typically 2-5%)
|
Non-psychoactive
(No High)
|
Psychoactive
(High)
|
Suppresses
|
Enhances
|
Legal in
all states
|
Legal in
29 states + DC for medical, 9+ DC for personal use
|
Typical
ratio is 10 parts CBD
|
To 1 part
THC
|
Used for:
seizures, inflammation, pain, nausea, migraines, depression, anxiety (does
not increase appetite)
|
Used for:
pain, muscle spasms (not seizures), insomnia, appetite enhancement, nausea,
anxiety
|
Available
in: gels, gummies, oils, supplements, vap
|
Available
in: edibles, tinctures, capsules, oils, “weed”
|
Reactions:
Zero to drug-to-drug interactions with medications
|
Reactions:
Increased heart rate, coordination, dry mouth, red eyes, slow motor
abilities, memory loss. Also increases risk of psychiatric disorders.
|
Stored in
the body’s fat; can show on a drug test for several days or weeks after use.
|
Stored in
the body’s fat; can show on a drug test for several days or weeks after use.
|
Considered
safe when used properly
|
Considered
safe when used properly
|
Buying CBD and THC:
Anyone can purchase hemp-derived CBD products, yet
marijuana-derived CBD and THC products can only be purchased from a dispensary
(online or shop). Whether hemp or marijuana based, CBD is CBD is CBD. Just a
simple web-search for “CBD to purchase” brings up more than 45 million results.
So, be careful. The best way to find credible sources is to glean information
from friends and family, and of course, your healthcare provider. Make sure
your healthcare provider knows you are using/interested in CBD.
In order to get the correct compound for your needs, you
will need to understand the strength and concentration of the product as well
as other additives (terpenes: https://greencamp.com/terpenes, essences, oils)
to the compound. Oils, edibles, topicals, and e-vap are the most popular forms
of CBD compounds.
Some things to be aware of when looking for a product are:
1.
Marketing of Rick Simpson Oil (RSO). This oil
cannot be purchased. It can be made at home, growing a particular strain of
cannabis and following a rigorous step-by-step process (more about RSO can be
found on Simpson’s YouTube documentary, “Run From the Cure”). Rick Simpson does
not sell his product, and Simpson oil are not associated with any organization
that sells “Rick Simpson Oil.”
2.
Ratio of CBD to THC, and CBD to a base product,
whether oil or sugar or ethanol, and if topical, is there an emulsifier added.
3.
There are many folks getting on the band-wagon
of marketing and selling CBD products. Do your research. Pricing is not always
an indication of quality.
Sources for further
education:
Cannabinoid Clinical, cannabinoidclinical.com
National Cancer Institute, cancer.gov, “Cannabis and
Cannabinoids”
Leafly.com
CBD Reviews, ravereviews.org, “Best CBD Oil”
Differences between CBD and THC, echoconnection.org
Primer on CBD: Projectcbd.org
Primer on CBD/Hemp: zatural.com
Primer on Marijuana: honestmarijuana.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ygtX2nyexo
– David Casarett TED Talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bZb10ZxpBk
The Inside Story of Cannabidiol – What are the Benefits of CBD?
Products and resources
we would recommend, if we could:
Nuleafnaturals.com
Canna Trading Company, cannatrading.co
Foria Wellness, foriawellness.com
Charlotte’s Web (oldest dispensary in Colorado; expensive,
potent, produced by the Stanley Brothers) cwhemp.com, stanleybrothers.co
https://www.purecbdvapors.com
– variety of products
Gummies – 10mg CBD with .57 THC –
Pioneer Squares; Craft Elixirs; http://craftelixirs.com/products.html#edibles Purchase in person in WA
Liberty
Lixir – 1 oz. High CBD Tincture; 1 pump is 2.2 grams https://libertylotion.com/
Alammi
Tobacco Shop, PG, UT (801-796-8888) – variety of products
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.