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The ultimate cannabis oil guide
Cannabis oil is an overarching term, and as such there is a certain degree of confusion surrounding it. Generally speaking, cannabis oil is an extract from the leaves and buds of the cannabis sativa L. plant and can contain certain cannabinoids like THC and CBD, as well as other chemical compounds like terpenes and flavonoids.
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What is THC oil? How does it differ from CBD oil?
Current research is showing that the cannabis plant may have a massive scope of medicinal applications. This has been thought to be true for thousands of years, but thanks to the relaxation of law surrounding the access and administration of medical cannabis, research into the plant's potential is finally becoming a reality.
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Exploring the potential health benefits of CBD oil
The potential health benefits of cannabidiol aka CBD are numerous and fascinating. As well as research that suggests CBD can relieve mild aches and stress, other recent trends in research have indicated that CBD may have a role to play in neurological diseases.
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What are the benefits of CBD oil for mental health?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that mental health disorders have increased globally in the last five years. According to WHO, 1 in every 8 people (970 million people) globally suffers from a mental health disorder, with more women being affected than men. In the UK, about 1 in four people have a mental health disorder.
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How long does it take to feel the effects of THC oil?
The time it takes for you to feel the effects of THC depends on the methods of administration as well as your own physiology. Fortunately, there are fast and slow-acting options, as well as ways to take low or high doses in order to facilitate control over the way your body reacts to your medicine.
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What does CBD oil taste like?
Although CBD oil is lauded for its possible numerous medicinal benefits, the earthy taste can be hard for new patients to get used to. The easiest way to get around this is to mask the CBD flavour while ensuring that the natural compounds and potential therapeutic benefits of the CBD oil remain intact.
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How long does THC oil last?
One question we hear from new patients quite regularly is "How long does THC oil last?"... Let's find out the truth about THC oil shelf life.
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A guide to the psychoactive properties of THC oil
Acute administration of Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) stimulates neurons to release heightened amounts of dopamine above baseline levels. When this happens in a very short space of time such, as it does through inhalation, it can create a sudden change in how you feel, perceive the world around you, and induce euphoria. The change of sensory perception creates an altered state of consciousness, which affects the way a person perceives and feels about their day-to-day life.
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Understanding the benefits and risks of THC oil
Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most abundant cannabinoid in the cannabis plant. It is the main ingredient that patients are looking to benefit from when accessing medical cannabis products through private prescriptions available in the UK.
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A comprehensive guide on how to take THC oil
Taking THC oil for the first time can be a daunting process, especially for patients without any prior experience. Even if you have been prescribed THC oil for a long period, and feel comfortable administering it, you may find it useful to have up your knowledge base.
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A step by step guide on how to take CBD oil
This comprehensive blog aims to demystify CBD oil and offer valuable insights on how to effectively take CBD oil to enhance health and wellness. This article addresses the practical aspect of incorporating CBD oil into your daily routine. It gives straightforward advice on finding the appropriate dosage, delivery method, and the right product to meet your needs.
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How to store CBD oil: best practices
One factor that many new patients will consider, when beginning their medicinal cannabis journey, is just how long their CBD oil will last, and also how to best store it. Let's dive straight in, and see what we can learn about best practices for storing CBD oil.
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What does THC oil taste like?
Taking cannabis oil for a medical condition can be daunting for those who have not tried it before. This is mainly because there are a number of factors that make it different from most medications you are prescribed, and the general stigma that has been associated with cannabis for close to a century.
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Cannabis oil versus CBD oil: key differences to note
As the medicinal cannabis market continues to grow, new terms evolve, which may cause much confusion to patients. Terpenes, minor cannabinoids, endocannabinoids, delta 8, and flavonoids are but a few of the terms that have become used daily in the medicinal cannabis scene.
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Can you get high from CBD oil? Risks and mitigations
Getting high from CBD oil is a major concern that would-be patients sometimes express, and it's a valid one. Cannabis gets people high, right? So why would one not get high if they consumed cannabis in the form of CBD oil?
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What is CBD oil?
Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, refers to a type of bioactive oil that’s made by mixing CBD (which is extracted from the hemp or cannabis plant) with a carrier oil such as coconut or hemp seed oil. This oil can be ingested orally, applied topically, or vaporised.
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Cannabis oil fully explained
With the truly monumental global shift that we are currently living through regarding both medicinal cannabis, and consumer CBD products, it should come as little wonder that people are becoming increasingly curious about the different cannabis extracts on offer. Cannabis oil is an often employed term that encompasses a huge range of both over-the-counter and prescribable products, all made from the same source: cannabis plants.
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A guide to the colour of THC oil
The colour of cannabis oil can potentially provide insights into its quality and properties. In the UK, cannabis-based medicinal products have been legally prescribable since November 2018. Understanding the significance of the colour can assist in assessing the suitability and potential benefits of these products.
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