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My wife has a history of seizures, depression and anxiety which we've treated with a cocktail of medicines (Cymbalta, Lyrica, Ativan, Klonopin etc, etc). She r

by bspn 9y ago

My wife has a history of seizures, depression and anxiety which we've treated with a cocktail of medicines (Cymbalta, Lyrica, Ativan, Klonopin etc, etc). She recently started using a full spectrum CBD oil and it has made a MASSIVE difference and it has allowed her to taper off all of her drugs and she is now happier and less anxious than she has been for a long time. The THC component of the oil is less than 0.4% so it has no psychoactive effect at all, and while it may not be a wonder cure-all I think a lot of people could benefit from at least trying it so I'm all in favor of any legalization efforts.

DiffEq 9y ago
Hemp and Marijuana (where THC comes from) is not the same thing. https://ministryofhemp.com/hemp/not-marijuana/ https://ministryofhemp.com/hemp/not-marijuana/
- bspn 9y ago
  The oil she uses is made from hemp, hence the low THC and why (as I understand it) we can legally buy it across state lines.
  - vict00ms 9y ago
    I'm not saying that you're wrong, but most CBD oils on the market are not derived from hemp plants...they just don't contain enough THC to legally prohibit interstate shipping.
    - Fnoord 9y ago
      There is cannabis very high in THC, but low in CBD (those are generally the sativa, makes one high) and there's cannabis high in CBD but low in THC (those are generally the indica, makes one stoned). Example source with info at Sensiseeds FAQ (English version) [1]. Quoting (just the effect difference): "The effect of indica is generally classified as a ‘stone’, meaning that it is more centred on the body. Indicas may enhance physical sensations such as taste, touch and sound. The indica effect is noted for being physically and mentally relaxing and it may be soporific in larger doses. Despite their lower weight and potentially longer flowering time, sativas are valued by many growers for their ‘high’ effect. This high may be characterised as cerebral, energetic, creative, giggly or even psychedelic. It is less overpowering than the indica ‘stone’, and less likely to send the user to sleep." [1] https://sensiseeds.com/en/info/faq/difference-between-indica-and-sativa/ https://sensiseeds.com/en/info/faq/difference-between-indica...

by bspn 9y ago

DiffEq 9y ago

Hemp and Marijuana (where THC comes from) is not the same thing. https://ministryofhemp.com/hemp/not-marijuana/ https://ministryofhemp.com/hemp/not-marijuana/

bspn 9y ago
The oil she uses is made from hemp, hence the low THC and why (as I understand it) we can legally buy it across state lines.
- vict00ms 9y ago
  I'm not saying that you're wrong, but most CBD oils on the market are not derived from hemp plants...they just don't contain enough THC to legally prohibit interstate shipping.
  - Fnoord 9y ago
    There is cannabis very high in THC, but low in CBD (those are generally the sativa, makes one high) and there's cannabis high in CBD but low in THC (those are generally the indica, makes one stoned). Example source with info at Sensiseeds FAQ (English version) [1]. Quoting (just the effect difference): "The effect of indica is generally classified as a ‘stone’, meaning that it is more centred on the body. Indicas may enhance physical sensations such as taste, touch and sound. The indica effect is noted for being physically and mentally relaxing and it may be soporific in larger doses. Despite their lower weight and potentially longer flowering time, sativas are valued by many growers for their ‘high’ effect. This high may be characterised as cerebral, energetic, creative, giggly or even psychedelic. It is less overpowering than the indica ‘stone’, and less likely to send the user to sleep." [1] https://sensiseeds.com/en/info/faq/difference-between-indica-and-sativa/ https://sensiseeds.com/en/info/faq/difference-between-indica...