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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. 2010) History of Taxonomy – Lecture from Dept. Block, M.D. References: Manktelow, M.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The law ((EU) 2015/2283), which applies across all member states, means any product deemed as ‘novel’ must gain authorisation from food authorities before it can be sold as a foodstuff within the EU. They are taking issue with the change by the EU in its submission for the term ‘cannabinoids’ states: “Extracts of Cannabis sativa L.

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Best strains and terpenes for pain management

The Cannigma

A 2015 review of 28 cannabis studies found that while medical marijuana is prescribed for ailments that do and don’t have supporting evidence, the plant can be beneficial for people suffering from chronic pain, neuropathic pain, and multiple sclerosis. Research on cannabis and pain. It is FDA approved for use in a product known as SalonPas.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

A study published in February 2015 in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy journal showed that a CBD-rich extract from cannabis plants is much more efficient than CBD used in its pure form , mainly due the presence of other cannabinoids, terpenes and other molecules that greatly increase the dosage/efficiency ratio of CBD.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

In 2010, another pre-clinical study was also conducted on mice, and published in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care. All these findings correlate with the conclusions of the scientists who were involved in the mice study from 2010. There are a few things that a patient needs to consider for the best possible results.

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10 of the Top US Cannabis Movers and Shakers

Sensi Seeds

So far, Arcview has raised at least $70 million for more than 100 companies since its 2010 inception. She then teamed up with the Sativa Science Club to create a series of affordable online cannabis courses. Since setting up Casa Verde in 2015, Snoop has raised more than $45 million in investment funds for cannabis ventures.

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Is Cannabis a Good Option for Treating Asthma?

Greencamp

I found a study from 2015 which reminded me of THC’s medical value. Jackson M; “Divine Stramonium”: The Rise and Fall of Smoking for Asthma; Medical History; April 2010; 54(2):171-94. Conrad C; Hemp for Health: The Medicinal and Nutritional Uses of Cannabis Sativa; Inner Traditions/Bear, 1997. References.