Treatment with hemp (technical hemp) is a treatment “taking into account every dimension”. The correctness and accuracy of the indicated dose always depends on the individual characteristics of the patient and, directly, the type of disease. Therefore, in order to achieve the maximum therapeutic effect, it is recommended to use cannabis, which includes both cannabinoids: cannabidiol (CBD), which has no narcotic effects, and in small amounts tetrahydroconnabinol (THC), which forms the psychoactive substance hemp.
Mutual action CBD and THC
CBD and THC act on each other, thereby increasing the therapeutic properties of the drug. Therefore, patients allergic to THC should be especially careful about their dosage and use an oil with a higher CBD content.
Many people enjoy the narcotic properties of cannabis and therefore can consume a reasonable dose of cannabis products without feeling drugged or anxious. Some, however, consider the presence of THC unacceptable. CBD moderates and neutralizes the narcotic effects of THC, i.e. the higher the ratio of CBD to THC, the lower the narcotic effect of the drug.
The correct determination of the required number of drops is the first step towards effective treatment.
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How to find the right ratio (dose) for you
Although this treatment is still not widely used by doctors as a mainstay, dosed medical cannabis medicine is now widely available on the market in the form of concentrated extracts, sublingual sprays, capsules, dietary supplements and other products. Strong hemp oil extracts have different ratios of CBD and THC that are calibrated to suit the needs and sensitivities of individual patients.
For anxiety, depression, convulsions, and pediatric convulsive manifestations, many patients start with moderate doses of a CBD-dominated drug (a CBD to THC ratio of over 10:1). A low dose of THC, while not narcotic, is not necessarily the best treatment.
When combined, CBD and THC are likely to have a greater therapeutic effect on a wider range of diseases than CBD and THC alone alone. With cancer, neurological problems, and many other ailments, patients can benefit from drugs with a balanced ratio of CBD and THC. Extensive clinical studies have shown that THC and CBD in a 1:1 ratio is the most effective drug in the treatment of neuropathic (neurogenic) pain.
Optimizing cannabis therapeutic doses can mean a slow, step-by-step process in which patients start with small dosages of the drug to higher concentrations of CBD and gradually increase the dose of THC in the drug.
The goal is for the patient to be able to find a suitable dose of the drug in such a way that the dose of the CBD-enriched drug contains as much THC as the patient can tolerate.
Biphasic effect
Hemp compounds are biphasic, meaning that low and high doses of the same substance can have opposite effects. Small doses of cannabis extract tend to be stimulating and calming, while higher doses are the opposite. A large dose of THC is certainly not fatal, but it can cause anxiety and mood swings. CBD has had no known adverse side effects even at higher doses, but may not be well tolerated with other drugs. An excess of CBD may be less therapeutically effective than a moderate dose. Therefore, the well-known rule “less is more” is also true for cannabis treatment.
Paracelsus, who is considered the forerunner of modern pharmacology, said: “Everything is poison, and nothing is without poison; one dose makes the poison invisible “(in a popular presentation:” Everything is a poison, everything is a medicine; both determine the dose.
7 dosing rules
Decide how you want to use medical/industrial cannabis. Hemp oil is available in the form of a spray, capsules, nutritional supplements and other products (protein shakes, natural hemp juice, chocolate with hemp seeds, etc.).
Find your measure. Hemp products contain varying amounts of CBD and THC. A product with a high content of CBD or THC may not necessarily be more effective than a product that balances the ratio of these components. Therefore, a suitable combination for their treatment can only be found by optimizing the individual dose for oneself.
Start with a low doseespecially if you have had no or only little experience with hemp.
It is better to take several small doses throughout the day.rather than one large dose of oil at a time. Consume the same ratio for several days (3-5). Pay attention to the effect achieved and, if necessary, adjust the dosage.
Don’t overdo it. The rule “more is not better” is true for cannabis treatment as well.
Be aware of possible side effects. Medical cannabis is a safe medicine. Depending on the method of use and individual tolerance of the body, patients may experience anxiety and mood swings. Other possible side effects may include dry mouth, dizziness, or fainting.
It is better to consult with your doctor before treatment. Proceed with caution, especially if you have just recovered from addictions to drugs, alcohol, have a mental health problem, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Source: https://www.projectcbd.org/cannabis-dosing
