Abstract: In some embodiments, a humidification system includes a heater base having a heater plate, a humidification chamber, and circuit. The circuit can include various conduits, including an inspiratory conduit, expiratory conduit, Y-piece, patient conduit, and/or dry conduit. In use, the chamber contains a quantity of liquid. The heater base heats the heater plate, which in turn heats the liquid to a temperature that causes at least some of the liquid to become vapor, thereby humidifying the gases within the chamber. The gas is delivered to the patient via the inspiratory conduit. Various features can help control the system and ensure the patient receives gases having the desired conditions. These features can be used individually or in various combinations and subcombinations both in existing humidification systems and improved systems for respiratory humidification, laparoscopy, and other purposes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of orally treating opiate dependency in a patient in need thereof. The method includes: orally administering an aqueous composition including: tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); one or more aprotic solvents, for example, dimethyl sulfoxide; one or more protic solvents, for example ethanol; and water. Methods of orally reducing or preventing opiate withdrawal, orally reducing or preventing opiate withdrawal symptoms, orally treating post-surgical and chronic pain in a patient are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for a topical treatment of a skin cyst. The method includes: applying a formulation to the skin cyst of a mammal; wherein the formulation includes: a dimethyl sulfoxide extract of mature, dried, powdered Cannabis sativa flower and bud leaves, wherein the mature, dried, powdered Cannabis sativa flower and bud leaves include greater than or equal to about 10 weight percent of tetrahydrocannibolinic acid and have been heated for approximately five minutes at a temperature greater than or equal to about 160° C. to less than about 193° C.

Abstract: Various topical compositions including heat-treating mature, dried, powdered Cannabis sativa flower and bud leaves in carriers are disclosed. Various methods for the treatment of pain and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are disclosed. Methods of making the topical composition, and patches, strips, bandages, and coverings containing the topical composition are also disclosed.