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Raw vs Active Cannabis Formulas

🩺 Medicine First mentioned: Ep. 135

A medical cannabis dosing approach that distinguishes between raw (unheated, containing THCA/CBDA) and active (decarboxylated, containing THC/CBD) cannabis preparations. Raw formulas provide medicinal benefits without psychoactive effects, while active formulas include the full psychoactive profile.

Etienne Fontan of Berkeley Patients Group described using raw formulas during the day for patients who don't want to feel stoned but need anti-inflammatory and other benefits, then switching to active aged-terpene profiles in the evening for pain management. This 1-2-3-4 sequencing came from 20 years of patient feedback at BPG.

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