Posted by linkadge on March 16, 2018, at 7:45:28
In reply to Re: Approved for medical cannabis, posted by SLS on March 16, 2018, at 7:33:02
Hi SLS,
Yes, I did read this (it was a bit counterintuitive to me, however). The THC is the 'stimulant' and the CBD is the anxiolytic, yet (as you say) the THC stimulates appetite and the CBD supresses it.
I read too that the CBD can potentiate some actions of THC (perhaps through inhibition of cannabinoid breakdown) and supress others (i.e. psychotomimetic). CBD is a FAAH inhibitor (not sure how strong). THC (like anandamide) is broken down by FAAH.
I also wonder about the interaction between these oils and other substances like chocolate or oleamide. Cocoa contains small quantities of anandamide and other FAAH inhibiting substances. Oleamide activates CB1/2 receptors and may inhibit FAAH.
Over the years, I have found that cocoa powder is good for treating anhedonia (and, to some extent, anxiety). I don't know to what extent this is due to interaction with the cannabinoid system. It may have nothing to do with that.
Linkadge
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