There are a number of criteria that I require for the cannabis products used by my pediatric patients. Most pediatric patients are using cannabis in the form of oil. I recommend that the oil be <i>concentrated.</i>

Children with epilepsy and cancer often require high doses and if the oil is not concentrated, larger amounts must be taken, which can be challenging with an uncooperative child. The more concentrated the oil, the smaller the volume that needs to be taken.

<i>Consistency of strain </i>is extremely important. Many pediatric epilepsy patients have tried numerous CBD-rich oils and have only found one to work, showing that for some, the strain of the oil is very important to achieving a successful response. CBD-rich strains are not interchangeable for many of these patients.

Additionally, <i>all oils must be tested</i> for potency, terpenoid content, presence of contaminants, residual solvents and pesticides. A parent of one of my patients received oil from a neighbor who generously donated it to her ill child. I insisted that she have it tested prior to use, and it was found to contain 9% rubbing alcohol, teaching us that despite all good intentions, testing is mandatory before use. ...

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