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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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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey into the cannabis space, and how his history of migraines aided him in discovering the powers of medical marijuana. Michael Backes has a background in writing about turbines and in Cannabis Pharmacy, a book he wrote. If you’ve read his book, you would know that. EG: Right.

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Cannabis Tinctures Are Now Back with Legalization

Puff Puff Post

The same alcohol we drink cannabis enthusiasts use to extract THC. There was a long history of using cannabis tinctures, especially for medical purposes. Dr. Walter O Shaughnessy wrote the book On the Preparations of Indian Hemp, or Gunjah , which popularized the use of cannabis tinctures in the West.

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Cannabis Tinctures Are Now Back with Legalization

Puff Puff Post

The same alcohol we drink cannabis enthusiasts use to extract THC. There was a long history of using cannabis tinctures, especially for medical purposes. Dr. Walter O Shaughnessy wrote the book On the Preparations of Indian Hemp, or Gunjah , which popularized the use of cannabis tinctures in the West.

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Looking into Visiting a Cannabis Dispensary?

Otherside Farms

You can read about its history and origins by clicking here [link] and see the many forms in which it is and can be used. When CBD is extracted from the plant, it can be made into different products. And if you are looking to just chill in the sun with a cup of tea and a good book, the varieties in that are endless too.

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The Marijuana & Glaucoma Controversy

CannaMD

But despite this history of acceptance, the use of marijuana for the treatment of glaucoma remains a divided subject within the medical and research communities. In the book Marijuana as Medicine? THC BUT NOT CBD. As early as 1981, THC was identified as the primary cannabinoid in marijuana that was responsible for lowering IOP.

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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’s a power fueled by the botanists, outlaws, and activists who gave the small, liberal surf city of Santa Cruz, California, an outsize role in shaping the history of cannabis. They’ll always sell it. “It

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