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Medical cannabis

Covers therapeutic uses of cannabis and cannabinoids (plant-derived and synthetic) for any medical or psychological condition in humans and animals.

  1. With the improvement in modern medicine, the world’s human and feline (Felis catus, the domestic cat) population is aging. As the population grows older, there is an increase of age-related diseases, such as Alzh...

    Authors: Lilach Zadik-Weiss, Sivan Ritter, Vered Hermush, Nethanel Asher, Avi Avital and Reuven Or

    Citation: Journal of Cannabis Research 2020 2:43

    Content type: Review

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  2. Social media and academic literature suggest that more people are using cannabis to treat their own or their dog’s chronic pain. This study identifies the reasons people use cannabis products to treat their ow...

    Authors: Jean E. Wallace, Lori R. Kogan, Eloise C. J. Carr and Peter W. Hellyer

    Citation: Journal of Cannabis Research 2020 2:36

    Content type: Original research

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  3. Around 144 cannabinoids have been identified in cannabis plant, among them tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most prominent ones. Because of the legal restrictions on cannabis in many co...

    Authors: Masoumeh Pourseyed Lazarjani, Stephanie Torres, Thom Hooker, Chris Fowlie, Owen Young and Ali Seyfoddin

    Citation: Journal of Cannabis Research 2020 2:35

    Content type: Review

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  4. Growing interest in the medicinal properties of cannabis has led to an increase in its use to treat medical conditions, and the establishment of state-specific medical cannabis programs. Despite medical cannab...

    Authors: V. Kishan Mahabir, Jamil J. Merchant, Christopher Smith and Alisha Garibaldi

    Citation: Journal of Cannabis Research 2020 2:32

    Content type: Review

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  6. Terpenes contribute to the pharmacology, efficacy, aroma, and flavor of cannabis inflorescence, improving the experience for medical and recreational users. Terpenes are inherently volatile, resulting in the l...

    Authors: Justin Bueno, Emily Leuer, Michael Kearney Jr, Edward H. Green and Eric A. Greenbaum

    Citation: Journal of Cannabis Research 2020 2:27

    Content type: Original research

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  9. Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is a cannabis-derived compound with unique properties that set it apart from the more common cannabinoids, such as Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The main advantage of THCV ove...

    Authors: Amos Abioye, Oladapo Ayodele, Aleksandra Marinkovic, Risha Patidar, Adeola Akinwekomi and Adekunle Sanyaolu

    Citation: Journal of Cannabis Research 2020 2:6

    Content type: Commentary

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Journal of Cannabis Research

ISSN: 2522-5782