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Cannabis Oil
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What is cannabis oil?
Cannabis oil:
Please refer to the following article on wikipedia. Hash oil — wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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hash oil (also known as dabs, shatter, or wax) is a resinous matrix of cannabinoids often obtained from the cannabis plant by solvent extraction.
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Marijuana (Definition)
Marijuana refers to the various preparations of the Cannabis plant into the psychoactive drug for recreational use ...Read more
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Can cannabis oil get you high?
Supposedly no: I suspect it can if it is not industrial hemp oil which has the psychoactive components removed. If it is home-made I would say the answer would definitely be yes. ...Read more
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Can you tell me what is cannabis oil?
Cannabis oil:
Please refer to the following article on wikipedia. Hash oil — wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en. Wikipedia. Org/wiki/hash_oil
hash oil (also known as dabs, shatter, or wax) is a resinous matrix of cannabinoids often obtained from the cannabis plant by solvent extraction.
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Does cannabis oil help cure endometriosis?
Unsure: There are some individuals who indicate that cannabis oil will help with disruption of Endocannabinoid System due to endometriosis. I don't know how much scientific study there is on the matter. I find this a bit curious — but I have no expertise in gynecology. ...Read more
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How effective is chemo compared to cannabis oil?
Chemo vs Cannabis: Chemotherapy is used in the treatment of cancer. Cannabis is not used to treat cancer. It is sometimes used to treat nausea associated with chemotherapy. ...Read more
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Can someone tell me if smoking cannabis just as benneficial as cannabis oil?
"beneficial?": There is little scientific evidence that cannabis, whether in the form of oil or smoking marijuana, has "beneficial" effects on most people, any more than alcohol does. For people with wasting syndromes, cancer, aids, hepatitis and other conditions, it can help them improve appetite and gain weight, and perhaps glaucoma and nausea/vomiting from cancer treatment etc. If equally potent, equal result. ...Read more
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How to use cannabis oil to treat cancer?
I am aware of no: Evidence that cannabis in any form can treat any kind of cancer. I will refer your question to the holistic medicine person. Certainly cannabis has other functions in improving appetite in people with cancer, reducing the wasting process often associated with it, and particularly reducing nausea. So, it may have distinct role, but am unaware of any proof that it has any chemotherapeutic effect. ...Read more
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There is plenty of literature out there about smoking cannabis and its affects, but what about consuming cannabis oil?
Hard to say: You can likely find websites as well as I can. My understanding is that hemp oil produced industrially has no psychotropic properties. It is high in omega3 fatty acids and there are putative medicinal benefits that are yet to be officially proven. The science behind appears to be lacking, but uses are being tested for consumer purposes, both for things like soaps, human consumption and as a type of cancer. ...Read more
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Met some people who used RSO (RickSimpson Oil) cannabis oil to cure their cancer, left out (cancer) last question. Thoughts on validity of claim?
Cannabis oil: This oil has not been evaluated to FDA standards in order to determine its efficacy or safety. This does not mean it is not safe or effective, but up until now most research has been done by advocates. Do you think it plausible that a single oil could cure all cancer types as claimed? ...Read more
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Does ingested cannabis oil interact with anesthesia used in surgery?
Contact anestheiolog: Interactions would depend on which anesthetic and how much oil you use. You should contact the anesthesiologist who will be doing the case ...Read more
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Mayb not appropriate I apologise, bt does cannabis oil cure cancer, my sister has cancer, I'm from ireland, thinkn of goin to California to try it?
No: Unfortunately, neither cannabis oil, peppermint oil, lemongrass oil, lavender oil, nor any other snake oil cures cancer. Cancer is not one disease, but a group of many diseases. Some cancers are curable, others are not. Treatment is almost always available, up to a point where treatment is no longer effective or where a patient no longer wants to be treated. ...Read more
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Can consuming cannabis oil lower your white blood cell count?
Good Question: Although I am not aware of a specific study on cannabis oil and wbc, there was a study showing that hemp seed which contains thc as its active component has long term toxicological implication such as bone marrow suppression with respect to the concentration given on the erythrocytes of mammals. It is recommended that individuals who have anemia or immunosuppression not use thc on a regular basis. ...Read more
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Met a few people who say they have been cured using RSO (rick simpson oil) cannabis oil ingested. Not talking of smoking weed. Thoughts on validity?
Unclear question: Cured of What? It usually takes randomized controlled trials to assess the safety and efficacy of drugs. It would not be safe to rely on street gossip for treatment of whatever may be ailing you. ...Read more
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Started rabies vaccines due to bat bite. Just realized I have been using Hempz lotion which has cannabis oil. Will this interfere with the shots?
No: The chemicals in lotions or creams you put on your skin are not absorbed into the blood in any significant amount that might interfere with the shots, or any medication you take. ...Read more
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Does CBD (Hemp) Oil Work with treating epilepsy?? Our daughter is having myoclonic seizures and is meds but looking for input on cannabis oil
Yes: It has been proven in some countries such as Isreal, that it works better with seizure patients than traditional meds. Esepcialy on children. But it has not yet been approved by the FDA. So we as doctors can not recommend it. Not Yet. If you use it you are doing it at your own risk. ...Read more
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Using low dose naltrexone for lung cancer; just now began using cannabis oil to treat the cancer. Will the naltrexone somehow affect how oil works?
No: Naltrexone should not affect it a great lot due to different moa. ...Read more
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My mom has breast cancer in brain. Wondering if there are any natural treatments such as cannabis oil or anything else that we can do now?
Maybe: There are two sites that I know of that cover naturopathic methods to help palliate cancer symptoms. One is through the goshen cancer center in indiana. The other is memorial sloan kettering cancer center in new york. If you go to either website and look for the naturopathic or alternative medicine site, they may have suggests and/or contact information for you. ...Read more
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Is taking medical cannabis (as oil) on top of anti-depressants, contraindicated? Can they interact badly or is there no relation? Thanks
Cannabis is also: Serotonergic, as are anti-depressants. The problem is that there are up to 11 different types of serotonin (15 in some studies). Anti-depressants target some of them, each med targeting a different pattern of serotonins. Cannabis also does this, and may overlap with what the meds are doing, hence "messing" with the effectiveness. Plus, pot is not standardized, so each dose varies. Bad ide ...Read more
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What are the health effects of smoking hemp oil (not cannabis)?
Hard to say: There have been a number of recent reviews of potential effects from the higher levels of cannabidiol (not THC) in hemp oils, and how they might have anti-tumor effects, anti-convulsant effects particularly in some refractory childhood forms of epilepsy, as well as effects for treatment of neuropathic pain and muscle spasm. However, as with THC there is uncertainty in dosing, purity, other issues. ...Read more
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Can you suggest where I can buy hemp oil not from the seed of the cannabis but the plant itself?
I have no idea: This is really not a question for a doctor. I would suggest consulting a herbalist. ...Read more
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I have ileal chrons disease, and I am seeking an opinion of the use of cannabis oils for treatment.
Natural option: 27y male seeks Cannabis for Chron's, but lives reactionary State &, from that point of view, is too dangerous. I have noted benefit in males w. Chron's. Ingestion of teas & butters, prepared less than 220 degrees Fahrenheit, avoids decarboxylating & activating THC-A to psychotropic THC, might more effectively encounter gastrointestinal mucosa. A 1gm joint has about 10mg of THC-A; consideration. ...Read more
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Does cannibis oil cure everything?
Everything?Really?NO: For certain conditions and medical situations, TCH and canibanoids have been scientifically proven to be effective forms of treatment. More and more science is being published every week proving this. It can be a good form of treatment, but what we don't support is self medicating. Like any medicine, there are benefits and side effects. Use intelligently and in proper proportion ...Read more
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Can you tell me about cannibis oil and cancer?
More research needed:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved the use of Cannabis as a treatment for any medical condition. To conduct clinical drug research in the United States, researchers must file an Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the FDA.
The potential benefits of medicinal Cannabis for people living with cancer include antiemetic effects, appetite stimulation, pain relief, and improved sleep. Although few relevant surveys of practice patterns exist, it appears that physicians caring for cancer patients in the United States who recommend medicinal Cannabis predominantly do so for symptom management.[2]
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Could canabis oil work for treatment of cancer?
No: There is no evidence of cannabis oil being effective in the treatment of any form of cancer, or cannabis in any other form either. ...Read more
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I have been struggling for a while with backne and I've been taking folic acid, cyclidox 100, coconut oil, cannibis cream nothing seems to help!
Sorry: Could not tell what you have been suffering. That is Backne and I've ...Read more
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Will cannibis oil work for plantar fascilitis? I have huge heel spurs and go for cortisone injections every four months. I Don't know what to do anym
There is no evidence: There is no evidence to suggest Cannabis as treatment for Plantar Fascitis ...Read more
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Did you hear about autism parents flocking to colorado for cannibis oil to treat their children having seziures?
Although studies on : Efficacy & safety have barely begun, parents of children with intractable epilepsy, with or without Autism, have purchased CBD oil in Colorado. Since medical marijuana is now legal in Nevada, affected families don't have to leave home. My hometown has always promoted cohort situational behaviors in visitors, leaving the visitors feeling slightly naughty & happy & us with no state income tax. ...Read more
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Does Cannibas Oil help lower eye pressure for glaucoma patients? I have read that it helps and hurts. I am interested in taking it for anxiety.
Most of the info: I was able to discover about cannibas use and glaucoma was anecdotal, but I did find one study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology that supports its use in lowering intraocular pressure. Obviously one never wants to be in the position of using illegal drugs even if they have helpful properties. Discuss with your ophthalmologist. If approved, pursue channels for legal use within your state. ...Read more
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How harmful is cannabis?
Not as bad: There are carinogens in smoking joints or blunts, anything wrapped in paper. There are memory and cognitive defects, especially seen in the adolescent population. It can cause dehydration and symptoms like dry mouth and dry eyes. It can increase your appetite and can cause you to sleep (drowsiness). THC heavy strains like sativas can be associated with paranoia and anxiety. ...Read more