{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/joints/3","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_7235-markdown","title":"Dosing with ACDC (high CBD, 20:1) and a vape pen???","slug":"dosing-with-acdc-high-cbd-20-1-and-a-vape-pen","content":"\"I just got a vape pen and ACDC cartridge (20:1 CBD:THC), which I am using for joint pain and inflammation.  I can't find any guidelines in terms of dosing...What do you suggest?  I read on this site that someone used it two to three times per day but it doesn't say how many hits the person took on the vape pen, although I am assuming one or two. Please advise.\"\n_____________________\nThe reason you do not read about dosage is that dosage is incredibly individual with cannabis. The term 'low and slow' is used a lot and that means take some and wait and see how you feel and then possibly take more. The problem is is that my tolerance may or may not be anything like yours. \n\nWith ACDC there is no THC and if there is it is neglible. You won't get high, you may however get very very relaxed. I have a very low tolerance for cannabis and with my ACDC vape pen I have gone at it until I felt pain relief. Again, this is subjective as what gives me pain relief may not give you pain relief.\n\nACDC is a high CBD strain. My experience with CBD is that it takes awhile to build up in the system. I might suggest that you try a high CBD tincture and use that on a daily basis and try a vape pen that is CBD but with a small ratio of THC for ongoing pain. You can read this article to see what my experience has been.\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/micro-dosing-cannabis-stopped-my-chronic-pain\n\nI am not a doctor. This post represents my opinion and experience only. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7118-markdown","title":"how much CBD is in a typical joint?","slug":"how-much-cbd-is-in-a-typical-joint","content":"\n_____________________\nThe amount of CBD in a joint depends on the concentration of CBD in the strain and how much flower is used to roll the joint. If a strain is 15% CBD and the joint is 1/4 gram, then 150 x .25 = 37.5mg CBDA x 0.8 = about 30mg CBD. Then you may absorb anywhere from 2-56% of that amount. If more flower is used, or the concentration is higher or lower, the amount will be different.  I would not depend on accurate dosing by rolling joints. Tinctures and tablets are more accurate when it comes to dosing. \n\ndrfrye","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7041-markdown","title":"Can anyone recommend some good recipes or advice for cannabis juicing?","slug":"can-anyone-recommend-some-good-recipes-or-advice-for-cannabis-juicing","content":"\"I've heard that juicing fresh plants is very good for people who have joint issues and I would like to try this. I would love to hear how people do this.\"\n_____________________\nJuicing fresh, organic, healthy cannabis leaves is beneficial for inflammatory disease challenges but since I have no desire to plagiarize I will refer you to a step-by-step cannabis juicing on the page 124-125 in The Medical Cannabis Guidebook, ISBN 978-1-937866-11-2, because it is the easiest to follow reference I have found.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6874-markdown","title":"I have...anxiety induced OCD and depression and joint pain. What products are best? ","slug":"i-have-anxiety-induced-ocd-and-depression-and-joint-pain-what-products-are-best","content":"\n_____________________\nEveryone reacts to cannabis differently so you will have to find the exact CBD/THC ratio that works for you. Depending on your comfort level with cannabis, you could start on a 1:1 ratio tincture. Also, if you are going to smoke or vape, finding the right strain is important. I would recommend a tincture for daily use and then finding a strain(s) that work best for whatever acute symptoms you are experiencing.\n\ndneice","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6780-markdown","title":"What products have a 20:1 CBD to THC ratio?","slug":"what-products-have-a-20-1-cbd-to-thc-ratio","content":"\"looking for joint pain and inflammation products\"\n_____________________\nCheck out tinctures if you are looking for specific ratios, there are several brands that carry a variety of ratios. Capsules are possibly available in these ratios as well.  You many also consider treating the joint and inflammation directly with lotion or ointment and those are available at many dispensaries as well.  I produce a 300 mg THC pain cream with 10 mg CBD for Haze dispensary in San Jose.  Keep an eye out for anything made with the strain ACDC. Its plant genetics, if grown properly, will produce that ratio you are looking for, around a 20:1. Plants grown with this ratio of genetics do have a history of stopping tumor cells. Scientists in Israel have published data on this so, please take a look for yourself and review their research.\n\ncheridevine","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6636-markdown","title":"could a high from marijuana lead to lifelong brain damage and stupidity ?","slug":"could-a-high-from-marijuana-lead-to-lifelong-brain-damage-and-stupidity","content":"\"hi.i;ve been smokin marijuana for over a year. not like smoking every day but... le's say here n then once a month - a week ? maybe. i may've smoked about 20-30 times at max probablity. so i smoked a joint after 4 clear weeks of not-smokin anything.then i smoked half a joint 4 days ago with my friend.and got really high.and it kinda went away the day after and i started to feel normal. but then i smoked another joint last night and i;d forgot that THC was already in my system, anyway i smoked the joint and got unbelievably high and i was alone this time so i freaked out and everything got paranoiac !? i slept for like 12 hours and when i woke up i was still feeling disconnected.i am still feeling disconnected. it's been around 12 hours since i woke up. it;s not like a normal high . i jsut feel disconnecte from reality and it never happened before and i.m really scared .i don't know what to do . i just try to keep myself together . idon't know if i'm gonna be like this forever or not. please help. and also i had a pill of Loratadin (antihistamine) for my allergy . idont know if it has anything to do with the effects of weed . i think i'm gonna be stupid for ever . or i'm just really scared\"\n_____________________\nHi,\n\nThere are many reports out there that either support the claim that marijuana adversely affects the brain or doesn't. First, clinical research must be licensed through the DEA and approved by the FDA. Unfortunately, the FDA classifies marijuana as a schedule 1 drug. \n\nAdditionally, it is important to regard your own intuition. For people who have a higher level of anxiety or prone to panic attacks marijuana can aggravate your symptoms. I have also experienced increased anxiety at times when I consume too much THC. Through trial and error, I decided to medicate in small amounts and do something that doesn't overwhelm me like listening to music or watching a movie.  \n\n\"Marijuana impairs light users’ attention and concentration but doesn’t appear to affect regular or heavy users within six hours of smoking or ingesting it. In the long run, researchers have found that after 3 weeks or more since last using marijuana, subjects’ attention and concentration return to normal.\" - (published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine)\n\nYou haven't gone mad after all...Cheers!\n\nTo understand scientifically how marijuana affects your brain I recommend that you watch this short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeF6rFN9org\n\nadriennekiva","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11431-markdown","title":"Topical balm for joint pain resulted in headache","slug":"topical-balm-for-joint-pain-resulted-in-headache","content":"\"Is this common?\"\n_____________________\nI am not a doctor but I use topicals frequently, interact with a lot of manufacturers and know a lot of other people who use them.\n\nI have never heard of this but anything is possible. I wonder what is on the ingredient list and where you used the topical. Topicals when applied are meant for localized pain and do not enter the bloodstream so in theory they should not effect the body system as a whole. The topical penetrates or is absorbed into the skin barrier and interacts with CB1 receptors to help alleviate pain.\n\nIt could be you are sensitive to an ingredient within the topical. I too am suspicious when I try something new and end up with a headache. In the case of cannabis, I always make sure I buy brands that are lab tested and pesticide free.\n\nThis represents my opinion only. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11345-markdown","title":"Why does THC negatively effect me? It does not matter the strain or whether it is sativa, indica, or hybrid. ","slug":"why-does-thc-negatively-effect-me-it-does-not-matter-the-strain-or-whether-it-is-sativa-indica-or-hybrid","content":"\"Is there any science or research as to why some people feel euphoria and become engaged and relaxed after smoking THC and others like me have never had a positive/euphoric experience? I use THC in tiny amounts to manage pain in conjunction with CBD, but I have never been able to smoke a joint and feel good. I either am couch locked, anxious, or so zoned out I can not focus at all. Could it be that I have more cannabanoids or my CB1 and CB2 receptors work more or less than other people's? Is it related to anandamide? \"\n_____________________\nHello! \r\n\r\nThis is a great question and its a topic that we are becoming more educated on as cannabis professionals. I have to first say that I am not a doctor but I am a cannabis user and operate a delivery service and that does it's best to stay read on new research on the nuances of cannabis effects. \r\n\r\nI have a couple follow up questions for you:\r\n\r\n1. I understand that smoking has not been a positive experience, are there other ways of consumption that has yielded positive effects? \r\n\r\n2. If the answer is yes, what are they? (Edible, tincture, topical... )\r\n\r\nHere are a few things I have found about the range of effects of cannabis as well as a few tips I give our members in choosing their medicine and method of use that might help and add some perspective:\r\n\r\n-Research is finding that while THC and CBD are some the most widely known cannabinoids, CBN is also an active cannabinoid that contributes to sleepiness.\r\n\r\n-Terpenes - Essential oils produced in all plants, and is what provides the aromatic experience is one of the greatest variable in the effects that strain.\r\n\r\nThe best thing that I have found for myself as a cannabis user is to listen to my body. Some people do not like the smoking experience, the direct hit of THC to the blood stream from the lungs can be shocking to some peoples systems. Other people don't need to consume it at all and there body responds better to topical. \r\n\r\nHope this helps some, there is still more research that needs to be done.\n\nninaparks\n_____________________\nHave you ever smoked a high CBD flower before? My brother is so sensitive to THC that he can only tolerate smoking high CBD low thx flower so that the CBD helps take the edge off of the thc. I'm not sure if there is a biological reason behind his intolerance or if he's just too nervous about it. Cannabis seems to amplify what we already feel. I've noticed that nervous smokers generally stay nervous, while people that are comfortable with their environment and cannabis in general are more inclined to have more favorable effects.\n\ncannabear","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11226-markdown","title":"Will Treatibles cause inflammation?","slug":"will-treatibles-cause-inflammation","content":"\"We have a young dog with multiple inflamed joints and a high level of pain and have him on myriad western and holistic treatments.  We have modified his diet to be as anti-inflammatory as possible.  If we introduce the Treatibles, would the other ingredients cause inflammation?\"\n_____________________\nNo. And it could actually help reduce your young dog's inflammation. Treatibles are made from CBDs. Research has recently found a successful role for cannabidiol (CBD) in treating inflammation. CBD is a non-psychotropic cannabinoid constituent of Cannabis sativa. CBD carries potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, translating to anti-inflammatory effects.\n\ndrpinto\n_____________________\nWhile every animal is different, we have collected testimonials from over 2000 customers who have sworn by our chews to help reduce their pets inflammation and pain. In addition to our medical-grade hemp CBD, our chews include a bevy of whole super food ingredients including:\nCoconut oil - antioxidant & great for coat and skin\nHempseed Oil - anti-inflammatory\nPumpkin - aids digestion & flavor animals love\nPeanut butter - high protein\nTurmeric and Cinnamon - anti-inflammatory\nBlueberry - high in antioxidants & dogs love the taste\n\nIf you'd like to try out the product, please reach out to us for a free sample at info@treatibles.com or call us directly at (415) 579-2230.\n\njuliannacarella","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11107-markdown","title":"How do you use this kief? Do you add this to a rolled joint?","slug":"how-do-you-use-this-kief-do-you-add-this-to-a-rolled-joint","content":"\n_____________________\nKief can be used in a number of ways to add a more full spectrum or targeted effect to your flower. We add it to joints, or on top of a bowl or bong. But it's also great used on top of your pax, volcano, firefly or other vaporizor. Our kief is so refined it can also be dabbed though I think you lose some of its nuanced character in dab rigs, we have a lot of folks who add it to other concentrates. Since kief is a raw, full spectrum extract it's very high in thca and benefits from vaping over exposure to intense heat. All our kief is made from organically grown source material.\n\nherbabuena","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11010-markdown","title":"Does vaping, such as with a FireFly vaporizer, create that unmistakable smell associated with a burning joint?","slug":"does-vaping-such-as-with-a-firefly-vaporizer-create-that-unmistakable-smell-associated-with-a-burning-joint","content":"\"More specifically ... is there ANY smell when using Firefly and, if so, how strong or pervasive is the smell and how long does it last?   Thanks!\"\n_____________________\nVaporizing does produce a smell, but it only lasts for as long as the actual vapor lingers in the air. The smell produced by vaporizing is weaker than from smoking, and is more akin to toasted plant matter. I've heard it described as smelling a little like overdone popcorn, but with a more floral and, yes, weed-y characteristic. Smoking results in a much more pungent burnt and skunky smell that will stick to surfaces and hover in the room for a lot longer. If you're just taking a few small puffs from your vape, the smell dissipates almost immediately. As long as you aren't vaping a whole bunch, the smell won't leave the room and it will disappear after thirty minutes or less, making it ideal for situations where you don't want to bother others in your household.\n\nmuchfuzz\n_____________________\nTbh yes vaporizING produces a smell but very faint like if you vaped inside a closed room and 2 minutes later someone walked in they won't even realise it honestly. It isn't smoke so it doesn't stink up your clothing or furniture and linger around it dissipates and smell is literally gone. If it's a convection vaporizer like the Firefly 2 then that smell is dramatically reduced because FF2 isn't conduction is 100% convection so it isn't baking your herbs while u aren't inhaling like conduction vapes do so convection would be the top choice for less smell\n\nwavyvaporizers\n_____________________\nIf you are concerned about the smell, exhale into a kitchen exhaust fan running on high.  It only takes a few seconds of running to vent the odor up the chimney and outside the house.\n\nflotsam\n_____________________\nThere is no odour and the vapour dissipates very quickly.....no worries! \n\nI have people around me with very good odour detectors and they don't smell the vaping.\n\njackpine\n_____________________\nVaping with the firefly 2 has very low odor that dissipates quite quickly I have had the pax and the odor was quite strong and noticeable! If you open your firefly2  you will smell something however as soon as the cover goes back on the smell is gone! That's the beauty of the firefly2 the smell is low odor and dissipates quite quickly. If I use it in my bathroom and walk out the smell disappears within seconds! You will see!Also the pax2 has a lingering smell that never really disappears.mostpirtable Vapes do/firefly 2 does not, especially if cleaned after every 10 uses!\n\njojo65\n_____________________\nYou are never combusting the marijuana so you never create any burning smell. The firefly (Unlike conduction vaporizers which burn the herbs) never cooks the bud so no smell is emitted when vaporizing. Hot air passes over the bud releasing the thc but no combustion occurs.\n\nvape4fun\n_____________________\nThe Firefly is meticulously designed to produce very minimal odor or smell. It is *nothing* like the smell of a lighting a joint-- since there is no combustion and the material is not burning. I personally have never liked the smell of cannabis burning, and that is one reason I love the Firefly so much-- it doesn't produce that lingering smell at all.  \n\nI have honestly heard stories of people in nursing homes choosing the Firefly over other vaporizers because the odor is so minimal, and the device can be used very discreetly without anyone else smelling it.\n\nsuzyl\n_____________________\nHiya! In  a lot of the studies conducted about cannabis vaporization and user experiences, one of the advantages mentioned by the participants is the lack of odor while using one of these devices. For example, take this excerpt of the results written by JM Malouff in his 2014 study - 'Experiences of marijuana-vaporizer users':\n\n\"Users identified 4 advantages to using a vaporizer over smoking marijuana: perceived health benefits, better taste, no smoke smell, and more effect from the same amount of marijuana. Users identified 2 disadvantages: inconvenience of setup and cleaning and the time it takes to get the device operating for each use. [...]\"\n\nLink to the scientific paper by NCBI: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24821347\n\nHOWEVER, in my personal experience I would have to argue that anybody that tells you that there is not odor while vaporizing is probably lying. I have never used a Firefly 2 (hopefully I will if I happen to win this giveaway ayyoo), so I can't speak on the smell associated with its usage, but all the other vaporizers do produce a smell while you're using them. Having said that, the smell is not  as strong as it is when combusting herb, nor does it linger for the same amount of time. Another thing to note is that conduction vaporizers tend the hold on to that particular scent for a longer period of time in comparison to convection vapes (such as the Firefly), especially if you don't clean them very well.\n\nSo to sum up, vaporizing will not create that very particular joint smell but it won't be odor free either. If you're in a current situation in which the smell of using any particular herb as medication will put you in a risky or uncomfortable situation, always weigh out your options and think about the consequences before you take an action. If you're just picky about smells, vaping will make your room less dank.\n\nBe well!\n\n~M\n\nmikeyh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10743-markdown","title":"What kind of topical or product should I use for my condition?","slug":"what-kind-of-topical-or-product-should-i-use-for-my-condition","content":"\"I have an autoimmune disease called eosinophillic fasciitis. It is a tightening of the fascia in my hands and lower legs with joint and bone pain. What type of topical or other product would be best to use?\"\n_____________________\nI'm not a doctor but I do use topicals regularly for sore muscles and nerve pain. I talk to many people in the industry and their is plenty of anecdotal evidence that topicals help for different kinds of localized pain. I am going to point you to a couple of recent articles on our site that talk about topicals at the end.\n\nIf you live in CA. two topicals I would recommend would be Sweet ReLeaf and Xternal.\nXternal is widely available in dispensaries across CA as well as other legal states and within CA you can purchase on SweetReLeaf's site. I also like high CBD, low THC bath soaks, which for me are highly effective.\nTheir are a number of bath soak brands out there and I purchase mine on GetSava.com.\n\n As with all cannabis products, the response is individual and what might work for one person may not work for another. The great thing about topical a is that they are not psychoactive after application.\n\nHere are two topical article links I hope you find helpful:\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/topicals-a-revelation-in-treating-pain-with-cannabis\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57056541347686000800015a/cannabis-topicals-provide-relief-for-sore-muscles-and-pain\n\nHope this helps!\n\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":24,"numPages":4,"currentPage":3,"id":5408,"name":"Joints","slug":"joints","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}