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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey into the cannabis space, and how his history of migraines aided him in discovering the powers of medical marijuana. From there, he talks about opening his first dispensary, and the basics of what we currently know about terpenes. It’s not a book about cannabis terpenes.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

Brief history of ALS. The first study I will reference is from 2006, conducted on mice. This phrase was coined by Raphael Mechoulam and Ben Shabat, and describes how cannabinoids and terpenes interact to diminish each other’s negative effects (for instance CBD lessens the psychoactivity of THC). What is the best strain for ALS?

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Scientific Approach or Delay Tactic?

SpeedWeed

So are other components of the plant—such as terpenes. The EU approach to regulation is, in other words, highly unique in the history of the plant itself. Terpenes on skin is one obvious example. Each cannabinoid is a unique chemical compound. CBD is now not a narcotic and further may be used in its natural form in cosmetics.

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What does religion say about cannabis? Is it a sin?

The Cannigma

Beyond its use as a religious sacrament, cannabis has a long and storied history as a form of medicine in the ancient world. These findings were part of a report by researchers from May, 2020, who described finding cannabis residue at a religious shrine in southern Israel, including THC, CBD, CBN, and a variety of terpenes.

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

Cannabis Law Report

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.