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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.

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Using Cannabis to Treat Glaucoma

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Risk factors for glaucoma include age, family history, and certain medical conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Treatment usually involves lowering intraocular pressure to slow the disease’s progression and preserve vision.

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Debunked: Study Linking Cannabis Use and Metabolic Syndrome

Freedom Leaf

They reported that subjects’ cannabis use history was correlated with a “small, yet consistent increase in odds” for hypertension, obesity and other risk factors. A 2017 longitudinal study reported that long-term cannabis consumers suffer no greater likelihood of cardiovascular disease by middle age than those with no history of use.

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Bangkok Post Report: Cannabis clinics set to mushroom – currently 500 in operation

Cannabis Law Report

The Thap Phraya Thikhun formula is used for treating some noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Do you need to conduct clinical trials for these remedies? In our clinics, we use traditional medical doctors to diagnose patients’ conditions and learn their background history.

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Relief the Natural Way: CBD Oil for Stress and Anxiety

Otherside Farms

The History Behind Cannabis as Medicine. It was thanks to this discovery that we have once again found cannabis and hemp as forms of medicines as it has been used throughout history. The placebo group was found to exhibit much higher levels of cortisol, higher blood pressure, sweating, and impaired speech.

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THC Basics: An Introduction For Patients

Canna Care Docs

Potential to lower blood pressure. The voices against cannabis argue that clinical trials to confirm either the harms are benefits are lacking, need FDA approval, and also lack methods standardization and measurement of potency or quality. The Therapeutic Effects of THC. Muscle Relaxant. Antinausea. Anti-Inflammatory.

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