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The History of RSO: One Man’s Journey Changed Everything

LifeCannMD

Cancer patients, folks with chronic pain, people suffering from conditions their doctors couldn’t fixthey all found their way to Rick’s door. He moved to Croatia, where he continues to share his knowledge through his website, offering the RSO recipe, dosing guidelines, and books to anyone seeking information.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

He is the author of several bestselling books, including Spontaneous Healing (1995), Eating Well for Optimum Health (2000), and Healthy Aging (2007). NM: Please tell us about the history of cannabis use in folk medicine. Dr. Weil: Cannabis has a long history of use in folk medicine throughout the world. Dr. Weil: Yes, it does.

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Ode to a Vanishing Handcraft

Project CBD

At first glance, Cannabis Textiles is a quiet, unassuming book, without slick, staged photos or superlative descriptions of indigenous cultures. Such simplicity reflects the book’s inner beauty, which documents the history of a disappearing handcraft, that of traditional hemp cultivation and fabric production.

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New Book Published: “Smoke Signals”

Cannabis Law Report

Project CBD write… A SOCIAL HISTORY OF MARIJUANA—MEDICAL, RECREATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC. Lee traces the dramatic social history of marijuana from its origins to its emergence in the 1960s as a defining force in a culture war that has never ceased. The Brain and Marijuana [Book excerpt]. By Project CBD Director, Martin A.

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6 Historical Facts About Medical Marijuana

Leaf Science

But, as the following facts show, history tells a much clearer story. 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). The earliest record of medical marijuana comes from ancient China.

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Terpene Spotlight: Geraniol

FloridaMarijuana.net

Throughout history people have used the plant primarily for medicinal purposes. History.com describes the history of this complex and beneficial plant which has deep roots as an herbal medicine, “likely starting in Asia around 500 BC. The Cannabis plant has been around for centuries.

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Cannabis and the Immune System: Exploring the Science, Benefits, and Risks

United Patients Group

The immune system is our body’s defense mechanism against pathogens and illnesses, and understanding medical marijuana’s role in immune function could open the doors to potential benefits as well as risks when considering its use for various immune-related health conditions.