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Australian Border Force Seize Cannabis Book Ordered Via Amazon By  President Of Medical Cannabis Users Association of Tasmania

Cannabis Law Report

A medicinal cannabis patient has had a book he ordered about the plant seized by Australian Border Force (ABF) in a move he described as “weird’ and “overzealous”. First published in 2015, the book is available via a number of Australian internet retailers. More than 2,000 beautiful color images illustrate this 596-page book.

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New Publication: Oxford Uni Press: The Oxford Handbook of Global Drug History

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This Handbook of Global Drug History is the first major attempt by historians of drugs to take stock of the recent progress and directions of this field, utilizing both a global scope and long-term historical perspective. Introduction: A New Global History of Drugs, Paul Gootenberg. Lessons from History?, Acknowledgements.

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History of the medicinal use of cannabis

Alchimia

As we mentioned about the therapeutic use of hemp, we know that it was already contained in the pharmacopoeia of Shen Nung , Chinese emperor and father of the Chinese medicine, who compiled his knowledge of medicinal plants in a book written in 2737 BC. The post History of the medicinal use of cannabis appeared first on Alchimia blog.

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Cannabis Seeds Found in a Chinese Tomb Show Evidence of Use in Ancient Times

Veriheal

According to Jin Guiyun, a professor of history and culture at Shandong University, “the cannabis was stored in a pot on the coffin bed amid other staple grains such as millet. ” A book written by herbalist Li Shizhen around 500 years ago, explains that eating too many unhusked cannabis seeds could “make a person run about like mad.”

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Celebrating 420 in 2023

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Let’s look at how you can celebrate 420 with fun activity ideas, local celebrations, and even learning a bit more about 420 history. The History and Origins of 420 Before we get ahead of ourselves and light up in celebration, what exactly is 420? Host a 420-themed costume party or masquerade ball.

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Does Marijuana Make You Lazy?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

To understand why this myth is so pervasive, it’s important to first understand the history of marijuana. before unsavory political figures created laws to demonize its consumption—primarily to target immigrants and minorities. It is important for those considering trying marijuana to start slow and regulate their consumption.

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Really It’s 2021 – Why Is A Strain Still Called Jack The Ripper? Celebrating Violence Against Women.

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He hasn’t stopped working for years, running around USA, Canada and Europe, disseminating he’s cannabis knowledge; he made collaborations with High Times, Skunk, treating Yourself, Heads, Weed World or West Coast Magazine; he introduced to many Cannabis Cups; has developed more than 30 strains; published two books: Dank and Dank 2.0,

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