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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. scientists found a “significant deposition” of THC, nicotine, and even cocaine in the several internal organs. And while examining the remains of a mummy dating from around 950 B.C.E

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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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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. THC is a narcotic (no matter how you slice it). Terpenes on skin is one obvious example. See the ameliorating effects of CBD on THC as just one example of the same.

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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 is how the psychoactive intoxication with THC affects our brain, and this same pathway is activated for the many other medical benefits cannabis has to offer. Cannabidiol (CBD) and ALS. What is the best strain for ALS?

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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. 2018 ; Frankhauser 2008 ).