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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. Block, M.D. Founder, Nurturing Nature® Group Consultants. UF/IFAS Master Gardener (Miami-Dade County).

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Lex Blog Report: Italy Moves toward Legalising Cannabis… for Everyone

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Italy and other Member States allow the growing of hemp ( Cannabis sativa L.) stemming from seeds listed on the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species. Since November 2015, the Italian Ministry of Health may issue permits to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes with a THC content in excess of 0.2

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Medicinal properties of CBD

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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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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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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

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The available body of evidence suggests that besides the lessening of symptoms, cannabis is also capable of slowing down the overall rate of progression of this horrible condition. Modern science hasn’t found a cure for this condition so far, and the most frequent cause of death is respiratory failure due to muscle decay.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

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the Emperor Shen Nung prescribed cannabis for various medical conditions such as gout, rheumatism, and poor memory. includes the use of cannabis for treating inflammatory conditions. . By April 2015, 23 American states had legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes only. Cannabis Sativa. In 2723 B.C.,

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Terpene Spotlight: Pinene

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A 2015 study determined that pine needle oil from crude extract of pine needles has been used as an anti-cancer agent in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Some of the strains that possess the Pinene terpene are: Jack Herer , Sativa. In this study , it was concluded that alpha-pinene (?-pinene) pinene) exhibits anti-inflammatory activity.

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