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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.

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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. The thing was, is that I found that a little bit of cannabis and it could be, it’s really interesting, because it seems to work equally well with THC and CBD.

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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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Scientific Approach or Delay Tactic?

SpeedWeed

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). However, so far, there has never been a regulatory investigation of the entire plant, compound by compound by any national or regional authority. And for what purpose?

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis use, both medically and recreationally, is prevalent throughout history. 5 The cannabinoid commonly known for its psychoactive properties is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is considered industrial hemp, and can be used for industrial agriculture cultivation. Background. Extensive evidence. 1 In the U.S.

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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 ). 2016 ; Sznitman et al.

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Shemshemet: Cannabis in Ancient Egypt

SpeedWeed

Possibly due to the sticky and adhesive quality of honey a number of Egyptian topical medical preparations required it as an admixture to cannabis based medicines. According to the ancient papyri such topical cannabis preparations were used to treat inflammations of the vagina, and to treat ingrown toe and finger nails (Ghalioungui 1963).