Depending on what is being targeted, different products will produce different results
It has been a crazy roller coaster ride for cannabis this year. More than at any time in the past, talk of cannabis uses, legislation and markets has spiked. This has, at times, produced information overload that some have difficulty dissecting. There are different uses for different derivatives of cannabis and it’s important to know how to navigate the industry.
It could be said that the cannabis industry has gotten ahead of itself, growing exponentially in a very short amount of time. Terms such as cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and others are being thrown around, but they each have their own purposes and benefits. CBD is important in combatting a number of ailments, including chronic pain and severe seizures, but it could be more effective when combined with other cannabinoids such as THC.
Additionally, hemp-derived CBD is different from cannabis-derived CBD. The latter typically offers lower amounts of THC, so a medical program that is meant to include both CBD and THC needs to investigate the source to ensure the proper doses are being administered.
According to one study, “Potential Clinical Benefits of CBD-Rich Cannabis Extracts Over Purified CBD in Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy,” researchers concluded, “There was a higher number of patients reporting improvement after using CBD-rich Cannabis extracts (318/447, 71%) than those treated with purified CBD (81/223, 36%), with valid statistical significance.”
If it all sounds confusing, that’s because it is. There is a lot of information to be digested and, just as is the case with any medical treatment, the best option is to discuss the positives and negatives with a physician. However, cannabis has already been proven to have a rightful place among treatments for a variety of ailments and, in many cases, is a better alternative that has fewer side effects. If you’re considering turning to medical marijuana for relief, do your homework and make sure you have a good handle on what to consume, how to consume and how much to consume.
