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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

He is the author of several bestselling books, including Spontaneous Healing (1995), Eating Well for Optimum Health (2000), and Healthy Aging (2007). NM: Please tell us about the history of cannabis use in folk medicine. Dr. Weil: Cannabis has a long history of use in folk medicine throughout the world.

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The Top 7 Myths About Medical Cannabis Debunked

United Patients Group

There’s also no evidence that anyone has ever been “hooked” on cannabis alone without having another substance involved at some point during their usage history–and there are plenty of examples where someone has quit using marijuana without any significant problems afterward (you know who you are!).

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Terpene Spotlight: Eucalyptol

FloridaMarijuana.net

Its superiority in the plant world is due, in part, to its history. As researchers dive into the depths of the cannabinoid system it is becoming clear that cannabis terpenes are just as vital to a plant’s efficacy as are THC and CBD. The Cannabis plant is believed to be one of the first plants known to humans. Super Lemon Haze.

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Cannabis & sex: a woman’s guide

The Cannigma

Cannabis has a long history as an aid to increase sexual pleasure. Recent research suggests the naturally-occurring neurotransmitter anandamide, an endogenous cannabinoid also known as “the body’s own marijuana,” helps to calm the stress response, lowers cortisol and ultimately, helps us erase traumatic memories. How does it work?

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Is Cannabis a Good Option for Treating Asthma?

Greencamp

Around 1200 BC, ancient Egyptians used the herb to treat many conditions, including asthma. Also, young adults between the ages of 18 to 24 are more likely to be diagnosed with the condition than older adults. Sadly, there is no permanent cure for this condition, but there are a few types of treatments to keep it under control.

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The Endocannabinoid System: Here’s How it Keeps You Healthy and Happy

Greencamp

Nonetheless, the available collection of scientific work confirms that consuming cannabis-derived cannabinoids (phytocannabinoids) compels our body to produce more (endo)cannabinoid receptors, but also to create more endocannabinoids. These receptors are located on the membranes of many different cells, spread throughot the body.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. We also used manifest textual analysis to search for word frequencies, and specific conditions referred to in the articles retrieved. It also has an extensive and diverse history of medicinal use. Background.