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Shemshemet: Cannabis in Ancient Egypt

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Hash was very common as was opium” (Zias, 2005). However, it cannot be determined at present whether the concentrations measured represent the original amount of these drugs during life or immediately after death, or what kind of decomposition might have taken place in the past 3000 years. Manniche, 1989).

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Italy: MINISTRY OF HEALTH DECREE – Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food

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1290/2005 and (CE) n. food have recorded a significant history of consumption. of the maximum concentrations. Council of 17 December 2013 on financing, management and. on monitoring the common agricultural policy and repealing i. Council regulations (EEC) no. 352/1978, (CE) n. 165/1994, (CE). 2799/1998, (CE) n. 814/2000, (CE) n.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

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The Cannabis sativa plant has an incredibly multi-layered, rich, and versatile history of human uses for food and fibre, as well as recreational, and religious and spiritual purposes throughout the world (McPartland and Hegman 2018 ; Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ; Li 1974 ; Bonini et al. History of therapeutic cannabis. 2018;49:2–6.

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Remembering the Life and Times of Wayward Bill: 1951-2021

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We have lost our longest lasting and best cannabis leader in our 20-year history. He has also been an active blogger since 2005 with his personal blog, Deadheads United. . The news comes not too long after the beloved hashish and cannabis concentrate teacher, consultant, artisan and activist Frenchy Cannoli passed away on July 18.

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The Marijuana Conspiracy

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There was even a time in history for over 200 years when you could pay your taxes in America with hemp. With an 80 percent concentration of “good fats” our bodies need for good health maintenance and protein with all eight amino acids plus optimum dietary fibre, hemp truly is a “perfect balance” food source [ Health Benefits of Hemp Seed ].