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Doctor Block…….”A Physician Botanist’s Insight to Cannabis species: The Naming of Plants and Products”

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Cannabis sativa – One plant, Many crops. Because of the challenges in determining geographical origin of modern plants and the possibility for reproduction across the genus, all plants in the genus are most accurately Cannabis sativa. Retrieved 2008-06-20. Block, M.D. Founder, Nurturing Nature® Group Consultants. erowid.org.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

They are taking issue with the change by the EU in its submission for the term ‘cannabinoids’ states: “Extracts of Cannabis sativa L. and derived products containing cannabinoids are considered novel foods as a history of consumption has not been demonstrated.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

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Those who want to use CBD but at the same time want to enjoy the effects of THC will be delighted with the study published in December 2015 in the Neuropsychopharmacology journal in which it is shown that oral consumption of CBD does not reduce the effect of smoked or vaped THC, so you don’t have to choose between fun and health!

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Treating migraine pain is one of the instances where inhaled cannabis consumption, such as smoking or vaping , is important for the right effects and speed of delivery. 1 A 2008 study found serotonin and endocannabinoid levels, including anandamide, were lower in people with chronic migraines. headaches per month.

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

Cannabis Law Report

animal intended for human consumption; Having regard to Regulation (EC) no. 485/2008; Having regard to Regulation (EU) no. of Cannabis sativa L. food have recorded a significant history of consumption. Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific rules in. 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the. 352/1978, (CE) n.

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Legalization of Cannabis 

Cannabis Law Report

As well as to make legislation allowing the smoking of crude cannabis sativa plant (also known as marijuana, weed, Mary Jane, pot, reefers, ganja, joint, and grass) for medical reasons (so-called “medical marijuana”). million) than in 2008 (6.1 Cannabis legalisation is the way of eliminating all legal barriers to its use.

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Article – Hogan Lovells: Regulation of cannabis in Italy: Use in food and cosmetics

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While a law enacted in 2016 promotes the cultivation of hemp as a mean to preserve biodiversity, and to reduce the environmental impact in the agriculture, hemp-derived products for human consumption are still subject to restrictions. Traditional cultivation of hemp in Italy . 1307/2013).

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