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6 Historical Facts About Medical Marijuana

Leaf Science

In 2737 BC, Chinese Emperor Shennong wrote a book on medicine that included cannabis as a treatment for many conditions. The Fayyum Medical Papyrus (Photo: Antique Cannabis Book). Label of 19th century cannabis extract made by Eli Lilly (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

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He is the author of several bestselling books, including Spontaneous Healing (1995), Eating Well for Optimum Health (2000), and Healthy Aging (2007). And then cannabis has unique effects for a wide range of conditions, everything from the treatment of pain, treatment of asthma, treatment of immune conditions.

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Cannabis & sex: a woman’s guide

The Cannigma

It’s used as an aphrodisiac in tantric sex rituals arose in seventh century India, while early Europeans held the belief that the plant promoted happy marriages, according to the book, Cannabis and Culture , edited by Vera Rubin. Here’s a guide to help you figure out what sex-enhancing cannabis product to start with: Indica or sativa?

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United States: Hemp And CBD Regulation: Beyond Delta-8 THC

Cannabis Law Report

It defines hemp as “cannabis sativa L. … and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers … with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol [THC] concentration of not more than 0.3 The 2018 Farm Bill carved “hemp” and its derivates from the definition of marijuana in the CSA.

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Cannabis & Cancer: Facts to Know about Medical Marijuana

United Patients Group

Understanding Medical Cannabis Cannabis sativa, in its entirety or in its constituent parts, is used for therapeutic purposes (the same plant commonly known as marijuana, weed, or pot). These treatments are used to treat a variety of medical conditions. Contact us today to book your first appointment with us.

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India: Hemp- A ‘Wonder Crop’: Development And Historical Analysis

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp , scientifically defined as Cannabis sativa , is a plant, each part of which can be put to use: the stalk, seeds, and flowers. Finally the definition of cannabis included ‘ flowering or fruiting tops (excluding seeds and leaves when not accompanied by tops ) from which resin is not extracted ‘ 4. 20 December 2021.

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Searching for the origin of Blue Dream marijuana strain

SpeedWeed

Producing consistent THC percentages around 18 percent, this mellow strain is energizing, but not like a stress-inducing sativa. It was one of the first strains to be extracted by the major California brand AbsoluteXtracts, said James Rowan, director of major brands. The Santa Cruz mountains offer perfect conditions for cannabis.

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