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* https://theheartysoul.com/cannabis-crohns-disease-treatment-remission/
* https://theheartysoul.com/cannabis-crohns-disease-treatment-remission/
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= Epilepsy =
== Epilepsy and cannabis ==
== Epilepsy and cannabis ==
[[File:FullExtractCannabisOil.jpg|thumb|right|360px|Full extract cannabis oil in a syringe for easy dosing and travel is usually administered in drops to the gums or under the tongue.]]
[[File:FullExtractCannabisOil.jpg|thumb|right|360px|Full extract cannabis oil in a syringe for easy dosing and travel is usually administered in drops to the gums or under the tongue.]]
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* http://www.rosintech.com/how-cannabis-concentrates-can-help-those-with-epilepsy/
* http://www.rosintech.com/how-cannabis-concentrates-can-help-those-with-epilepsy/


=== Dravet syndrome and cannabis ===
= Dravet syndrome =
== Dravet syndrome and cannabis ==
'''[[w:Dravet syndrome]]''', previously known as severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy (SMEI), is a type of [[w:epilepsy]] with seizures that are often triggered by hot temperatures or [[w:fever]].
'''[[w:Dravet syndrome]]''', previously known as severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy (SMEI), is a type of [[w:epilepsy]] with seizures that are often triggered by hot temperatures or [[w:fever]].


In a 2018 trial '''[https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/acn3.621 'A prospective open‐label trial of a CBD/THC cannabis oil in dravet syndrome']''' the reasearchers found that when treating Dravet syndrome with 50:1 CBD:THC-ratio oil "There was a statistically significant improvement in quality of life, reduction in EEG spike activity, and median '''motor seizure reduction of 70.6%''', with 50% responder rate of 63%.". [https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/health/cannabis-oil-with-thc-may-help-treat-kids-with-severe-epilepsy-1.4035970 CTVNews.ca article 'Cannabis oil with THC may help treat kids with severe epilepsy' reporting on the study]
In a 2018 trial '''[https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/acn3.621 'A prospective open‐label trial of a CBD/THC cannabis oil in dravet syndrome']''' the reasearchers found that when treating Dravet syndrome with 50:1 CBD:THC-ratio oil "There was a statistically significant improvement in quality of life, reduction in EEG spike activity, and median '''motor seizure reduction of 70.6%''', with 50% responder rate of 63%.". [https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/health/cannabis-oil-with-thc-may-help-treat-kids-with-severe-epilepsy-1.4035970 CTVNews.ca article 'Cannabis oil with THC may help treat kids with severe epilepsy' reporting on the study]
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= Dermatological conditions =
== Dermatological conditions and cannabis ==
== Dermatological conditions and cannabis ==
* [https://www.skintherapyletter.com/dermatology/cannabinoids-potential/ 'The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabinoids in Dermatology'], a 2018 review published in the Skin Therapy Letter.
* [https://www.skintherapyletter.com/dermatology/cannabinoids-potential/ 'The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabinoids in Dermatology'], a 2018 review published in the Skin Therapy Letter.
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[[#Psoriasis and cannabis]] is listed under autoimmune diseases.  
[[#Psoriasis and cannabis]] is listed under autoimmune diseases.  


=== Dermatitis ===
== Dermatitis ==
'''[[w:Dermatitis|Dermatitis]]''', also known as '''eczema''', is a group of diseases that results in [[w:inflammation|inflammation]] of the [[w:Human skin|skin]] that includes [[w:atopic dermatitis|atopic dermatitis]], [[w:allergic contact dermatitis|allergic contact dermatitis]], [[w:irritant contact dermatitis|irritant contact dermatitis]] and [[w:stasis dermatitis|stasis dermatitis]]. (Adapted from Wikipedia)
'''[[w:Dermatitis|Dermatitis]]''', also known as '''eczema''', is a group of diseases that results in [[w:inflammation|inflammation]] of the [[w:Human skin|skin]] that includes [[w:atopic dermatitis|atopic dermatitis]], [[w:allergic contact dermatitis|allergic contact dermatitis]], [[w:irritant contact dermatitis|irritant contact dermatitis]] and [[w:stasis dermatitis|stasis dermatitis]]. (Adapted from Wikipedia)


* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/dermatitis.htm Extensive compendium of research about dermatitis and cannabis compiled by calgarycmmc.com]
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/dermatitis.htm Extensive compendium of research about dermatitis and cannabis compiled by calgarycmmc.com]
* https://herb.co/guides/cbd-oil-psoriasis-eczema/
* https://herb.co/guides/cbd-oil-psoriasis-eczema/
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= Migraines =
== Migraines and cannabis ==
== Migraines and cannabis ==
It has been suggested that clinical endocannabinoid deficiency syndrome (CEDS) may be causing migraines. Many studies found medical cannabis as an effective prophylaxis against migraine attacks, especially the high CBD strains.
It has been suggested that clinical endocannabinoid deficiency syndrome (CEDS) may be causing migraines. Many studies found medical cannabis as an effective prophylaxis against migraine attacks, especially the high CBD strains.
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* https://www.rxleaf.com/migraine-relief
* https://www.rxleaf.com/migraine-relief


== Pain treatment with cannabis ==
= Pain =
== Pain and cannabis ==


{{Q|You just don't feel like thinking about the pain.|Apotheker [[User:Jukeboksi|Jukeboksi]]|somatic pain relief with cannabis}}
{{Q|You just don't feel like thinking about the pain.|Apotheker [[User:Jukeboksi|Jukeboksi]]|somatic pain relief with cannabis}}
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''' Collections of information on pain management with cannabis '''
''' Collections of information on pain management with cannabis '''
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/pain.htm Extensive compendium of research about pain relief and cannabis compiled by calgarycmmc.com]
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/pain.htm Extensive compendium of research about pain relief and cannabis compiled by calgarycmmc.com]
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= Parkinson's disease =
== Parkinsons disease and cannabis ==  
== Parkinson's disease and cannabis ==  


'''Scientific studies on the issue of Parkinsons and cannabinoids'''
'''Scientific studies on the issue of Parkinsons and cannabinoids'''
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= Non-somatic issues =
== Non-somatic issues with cannabis ==
== Non-somatic issues with cannabis ==
Cannabis can help with various non-somatic problems such as psychiatry, depression and [[w:PTSD|PTSD]].
Cannabis can help with various non-somatic problems such as psychiatry, depression and [[w:PTSD|PTSD]].


* [https://www.fundacion-canna.es/en/pursuit-happiness-and-what-cannabinoids-have-do-it 'The pursuit of happiness and what cannabinoids have to do with it'], a fundacion-canna.es article by Tanja Bagar
* [https://www.fundacion-canna.es/en/pursuit-happiness-and-what-cannabinoids-have-do-it 'The pursuit of happiness and what cannabinoids have to do with it'], a fundacion-canna.es article by Tanja Bagar
 
== Depression ==
=== Depression and cannabis ===
=== Depression and cannabis ===
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/depression.htm Extensive compendium of research about depression and cannabis compiled by calgarycmmc.com]
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/depression.htm Extensive compendium of research about depression and cannabis compiled by calgarycmmc.com]


== Psychosis ==
=== Psychosis and cannabis ===
=== Psychosis and cannabis ===


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* [https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/aug/29/brain-scans-show-how-cannabis-extract-may-help-people-with-psychosis 'Brain scans show how cannabis extract may help people with psychosis'] (2018) article at TheGuardian.com
* [https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/aug/29/brain-scans-show-how-cannabis-extract-may-help-people-with-psychosis 'Brain scans show how cannabis extract may help people with psychosis'] (2018) article at TheGuardian.com


== PTSD ==
=== PTSD and cannabis ===
=== PTSD and cannabis ===
'''Studies about medical cannabis for PTSD'''
'''Studies about medical cannabis for PTSD'''
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* https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Marijuana-May-Cure-PTSD-208900021.html
* https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Marijuana-May-Cure-PTSD-208900021.html
* [https://www.rxleaf.com/endocannabinoids-treat-ptsd/ 'PTSD Linked to Pre-Existing Endocannabinoid Deficiency'], a 2019 article at RXLeaf.com
* [https://www.rxleaf.com/endocannabinoids-treat-ptsd/ 'PTSD Linked to Pre-Existing Endocannabinoid Deficiency'], a 2019 article at RXLeaf.com


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== Sclerosis ==
= Sclerosis =
{{Q|In medicine, '''[[w:sclerosis (medicine)|sclerosis]]'''  is the stiffening of a structure, usually caused by a replacement of the normal organ-specific tissue with [[w:connective tissue|connective tissue]].|Wikipedia|Sclerosis}}
{{Q|In medicine, '''[[w:sclerosis (medicine)|sclerosis]]'''  is the stiffening of a structure, usually caused by a replacement of the normal organ-specific tissue with [[w:connective tissue|connective tissue]].|Wikipedia|Sclerosis}}


== Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ==
=== Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and cannabis ===
=== Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and cannabis ===
Cannabis helps with [[w:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]] (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's disease and motor neurone disease (MND).
Cannabis helps with [[w:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]] (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's disease and motor neurone disease (MND).


* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/alsamyotrophiclatera.htm Extensive compendium of research about Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and cannabis compiled by calgarycmmc.com]
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/alsamyotrophiclatera.htm Extensive compendium of research about Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and cannabis compiled by calgarycmmc.com]
 
== Multiple sclerosis ==
=== Multiple sclerosis (MS) and cannabis ===
=== Multiple sclerosis (MS) and cannabis ===
Cannabis is very good against [[w:Multiple sclerosis|Multiple sclerosis]]. Prince Charles knew of this way back in 1998<ref name="TheGuardian1998">https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1998/dec/24/monarchy.ameliagentleman</ref>.
Cannabis is very good against [[w:Multiple sclerosis|Multiple sclerosis]]. Prince Charles knew of this way back in 1998<ref name="TheGuardian1998">https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1998/dec/24/monarchy.ameliagentleman</ref>.
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= Seizures =
== Seizures and cannabis ==
== Seizures and cannabis ==
* https://medium.com/@ahealthycrew/cannabis-oil-replaces-22-pills-for-little-boy-with-seizures-d0b22ea6be09
* https://medium.com/@ahealthycrew/cannabis-oil-replaces-22-pills-for-little-boy-with-seizures-d0b22ea6be09


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= Strokes =
== Strokes and cannabis ==
== Strokes and cannabis ==


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= Traumatic brain injury =
== Traumatic brain injury and cannabis ==
== Traumatic brain injury and cannabis ==
Cannabis can help in healing from TBI
Cannabis can help in healing from TBI