Is weed good for lung infections?
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How could medical marijuana help those living with chronic lung diseases? According to the Lung Institute, medical marijuana has been found useful in reducing inflammation, improving sleep, easing pain, supporting the immune system, and reducing phlegm.
Can wax damage lungs?
As wax is manufactured with butane, molecules of the solvent can remain in the wax. When smoked, these molecules will move into the lungs, causing harm. Some people who abuse marijuana wax have been found with lung conditions similar to “black lung.”
What causes black lung?
Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP), commonly known as “black lung disease,” occurs when coal dust is inhaled. Over time, continued exposure to the coal dust causes scarring in the lungs, impairing your ability to breathe.
What are the effects of marijuana on lung health?
What are marijuana’s effects on lung health? Like tobacco smoke, marijuana smoke is an irritant to the throat and lungs and can cause a heavy cough during use. It also contains levels of volatile chemicals and tar that are similar to tobacco smoke, raising concerns about risk for cancer and lung disease. 67
Does limonene help with cannabis intoxication?
It is likely that the anti-anxiety effects of limonene are responsible for helping calm the uncomfortable aspects of cannabis intoxication. Citrus juice contains very little limonene – it is mostly found in the oil of the citrus rind. This is why I recommend lemon zest, the grated outer rind of the lemon, for those wanting a cannabis antidote.
Why does cannabis smell like lemons?
The effect is likely due to a terpene called limonene, one of the most common terpenes found in nature. It’s the major constituent of several citrus oils (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit). Limonene is also found in some cannabis strains that has a lemon-like aroma, but not all of them.
Is lemon an antidote to the psychoactive effects of cannabis?
In one of your videos you mentioned that lemon is an “antidote” to the psychoactive effects of cannabis. I was wondering if it is just the rind or the juice as well. I like to have a glass of lemon water first thing in the morning but don’t want it to negate the benefits of the morning dose of my tincture.