But is it effective forlupus?
That can make people hesitant to try it.
Good news thougha new law is simplifying the matter for many of us.
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What Is CBD Oil?
CBD is short for cannabidiol.
While it comes from cannabis, it doesn’t get you high because it doesn’t have psychoactive properties.
The high comes from a different chemical in the plant called THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
Marijuana growers focus on strains and techniques that increase THC levels.
Cannabis that’s grown for hemp tends to have a lot more CBD than THC.
This potential treatment is likely to get attention from lupus researchers eventually, though, for several reasons.
CBD Side Effects
We probably don’t yet know all of the possible side effects of CBD.
Is CBD Legal?
They based that argument on the provisions of a specific farm bill.
Then came the 2018 Farm Bill.
Still, some states have specific laws on the books banning hemp products.
So what does the Farm Bill mean for those states?
Technically, federal law overrules state law.
The website ProCon.org has information about which states have laws specific to CBD oil.
A site calledGoverningmaintains a map of where marijuana is legal in some form.
Consider the pros and con carefully, and be sure to discuss this option with your healthcare provider.
As with any treatment, it’s important to watch for side effects.
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Fraguas-Sanchez AI, Torres-Suarez AI.Medical use of cannabinoids.Drugs.
Hemp Industry Daily.Hemp industry loses case against DEA, as federal appeals court says CBD a controlled substance.
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