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

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The History and Science of Cannabis. By April 2015, 23 American states had legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes only. The cannabis plant consists of two basic species, Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica. Sativas on the other hand have emerged from Eastern Asia, and generally cause uplifting effects.

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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. Despite its cultivation as a source of food, fiber and medicine, and its global status as the most frequently used illicit drug, plants in the genus Cannabis currently experience an inconclusive taxonomic organization and evolutionary history. References: Manktelow, M. erowid.org.

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Exporting CBD Food Just Got Harder: The European Union Makes a Move

Canna Law Blog

Regulation 2015/2283 , which is the latest food regulation adopted by the European Parliament and the European Union (“EU”), defines “novel food” as “food that was not used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997, irrespective of the dates of accession of the Member States to the Union.”.

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European CBD Sales: Securing a Novel Food Authorization

Canna Law Blog

Last year, the European Union reclassified extracts of Cannabis sativa L. The reclassification was based on the lack of demonstrated history of human consumption of these extracts and of any product to which they might be added. Once received, the application is reviewed and assessed for completeness.

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Guest Post – Europe: How The Novel Food Authorisation Is Affecting the CBD Oil Industry

Cannabis Law Report

In other words, we can say that Novel foods are those foods which don’t have a proper and significant history of consumption. This is because the CBD industry was unable to show a proper consumption of their products in the history of the EU. How the regulations have an impact on CBD products.

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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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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

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Brief history of ALS. As for the side effects of cannabis consumption, patients noted vertigo, soreness of throat, dry mouth , red eyes and difficulties with coordination. Another study, published in 2015, focused on the differences between regular cannabis and dronabinol, mainly for ALS patients.

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