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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Cannabis sales in Washington state are currently taxed at a rate of 37%, in addition to the general state and local sales and use taxes.

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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

The Cannigma

Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. before treatment to 45.5% after treatment. More than 75% of the participants used cannabis oil and only 15% smoked cannabis. mmHg and 4.5

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Cannabinoids: THC

FloridaMarijuana.net

The cannabis plant has been harvested and used by humans throughout history for a variety of purposes. It is because of its complexity, sophistication and cultivation that cannabis has survived for centuries. Cannabis contains chemical compounds that have varying pharmacological and medicinal properties. August 28–31, 1973.

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Best strains and terpenes for sleep

The Cannigma

Hitting the hay is often listed as a reason why people consume cannabis, but does the science support this? Research around cannabis is still a young field, and knowledge is changing quickly. How cannabis can help with sleep. Depending on your symptoms, cannabis may be able to help you improve your sleep quality.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Legalization Might Soon Be on the Horizon

Veriheal

Alabama isn’t a state that’s known for being friendly to cannabis. This is one of the many reasons we advocate so hard for federal cannabis legalization. But that positivity means nothing to citizens of Alabama, who can’t get cannabis they might need for medical purposes and will face serious consequences if they try.

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What is Terpinolene? Everything To Know About This Cannabis Terpene

Miss Marijuana

When looking closely at a cannabis strain, little white hairs cover the plant. Cannabis terpenes are responsible for the aroma of the plant and are incredibly complex. Overall, there are countless combinations of compounds and scents that can be created with cannabis and terpinolene is known as the rarest form. .

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5 Therapeutic Differences Between CBD & MMJ

MMJ Recs

Both MMJ and CBD have become treatments du jour for a wide range of ailments from glaucoma to insomnia, to chronic pain and even depression. Marijuana comes from the cannabis plant. The cannabis plant originated in Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is a cannabinoid that is found in the cannabis plant.

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