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CBD oil is a chemical compound extracted from the cannabis plant. The cannabis plant contains cannabidiol; a non-psychoactive compound and should not be confused with THC, a cannabis compound which gives users that “high” or psychoactive effect. Although THC has its own set of health benefits, a majority of the health benefits from the cannabis plant are derived from their potent CBD concentration.  To clear a major misconception among the general public, the effects of CBD are different from THC. As mentioned earlier, it is a non-psychoactive substance, hence it does not give that natural high to users. It does…

The popularity of medical cannabis has skyrocketed in recent years, and for good reason. The whole world is now discovering the amazing effects of cannabis on health and wellness. The major benefit of medical cannabis to its supporters come from its pyschoactive qualities.  The stigma surrounding cannabis is slowly fading into oblivion. Since the Australian government legalised medical cannabis in 2016, medical practitioners across territories have become more open to utilising cannabis’ therapeutic properties in the treatment and management of a variety of illnesses. It will still be a long way to go before people gain a deeper understanding about…

The support to use medical-grade cannabis has skyrocketed in Australia after its legalisation in February 2016. The ever-growing body of research that proves the therapeutic benefits of cannabis has garnered a huge following among patients that are seeking effective treatment for medical conditions including cancer, depression, HIV/AIDS and epilepsy, to name a few.  If you are suffering from an illness or disease and are wondering if medical cannabis is right for you, we have enumerated the top 5 most common conditions that can be treated with medical cannabis.  Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a medical condition that affects the brain…

A growing number of Australians are utilising medical cannabis to treat chronic illnesses and eating disorders. Since the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has relaxed its restrictions in the prescription of medical cannabis in 2018, patients and healthcare professionals alike are considering medical cannabis treatment over traditional methods.  The legalisation of medical cannabis has made it a more popular treatment option for thousands of Australians. Individuals suffering from certain medical conditions can now go to doctors who are authorised to dispense and prescribe medical cannabis. Self-medication and illegal purchase are expected to go down due to its legalisation, resulting in safe…

Access to medical-grade cannabis is legal for patients with a current prescription approved by the Australian government. There are several types of medical cannabis available although access and purchase are tightly regulated as research into the efficacy and safety of medical cannabis in the treatment of medical conditions and ailments are still ongoing.  Medical-Grade Cannabis in Australia Under Australian law, medical-grade cannabis oil and other medical-grade cannabis products shall only be available to individuals who have valid and verified prescription from doctors who are licensed and registered with both State and Federal levels of Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). If you…

This article will serve as a brief introduction to the benefits that are derived from medical-grade cannabis. Also, we will enumerate the treatments that are being implemented in combination with medical-grade cannabis oil.   Medical grade cannabis and cannabis oil are now being used in the treatment and management of a wide spectrum of medical conditions and treatments. The medical applications generally fall under three categories namely, pain management, effective treatment of various movement disorders, and mental health care management.  Medical Grade Cannabis Oil Applications in Australia Since the introduction of medical cannabis oil in Australia, a growing number of healthcare…