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MEDICAL CANNABIS INFORMATION
DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEDICAL CANNABIS
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SATIVA
- More THC and less CBD (Cannabidiol)
- More Psychoactive effects, more stimulation to the brain
- Works for relieving depression, migraine, headaches and encourages activity
- Day Time Medication
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INDICA
- More CBD (Cannabidiol) and less THC
- More body effects and more relaxing to the brain
- Works well for relieving anxiety, encourages sleep and relieves muscle spasm
- Night Time Medication
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DIFFERENT METHODS OF USING CANNABIS MEDICINALLY
INHALATION: Onset 1-2 minutes; Last 3-4 hours
- Smoking - Not Recommended
- Vaporizer - Smokeless; healthier for your lungs
SUBLINGUAL: Onset 5-15minutes; Last 3-4 hours
- Med strips or Liquid Extract in alcohol, oil or glycerin
- Used under the tounge: Start with few drops or small piece until dosage is know
INGESTION: Onset 1-2 hours; Last 6-8 hours
- Cookies, brownies, candy tea and variety of other ingestible are available
- More difficult to dose so begin with SMALL amount
- Thought to be more potent and to be a stronger sedative
TOPICAL: Onset Varies
- For external use on skin; For arthritis or rashes
- Forms: Balms, lotions, salves, rubbing alcohol