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Cannabis Sativa: 8 Health Benefits

The Herb Collective

Cannabis Sativa, or commonly known as hemp, marijuana or weed has always been a subject of debate and controversy among many for decades. But as scientific evidence and medical research continue to emerge, cannabis sativa is becoming more accepted and widely used in the medical community.

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Unlocking the Benefits of Cannabis Sativa

The Herb Collective

Cannabis sativa, or hemp, is a multi-purpose plant that is gaining popularity as more people become aware of its potential benefits. From providing a natural alternative to medications to being used as a sustainable resource for clothing and building materials, cannabis sativa has a wide range of uses.

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Celtic Hemp

Project CBD

Have you heard of Celtic Hemp? In a recently published paper in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research , Dr. John M. O’Sullivan trace hemp’s prehistoric journey from Asia to Hibernia — now modern-day Ireland. Like much of Europe, cannabis arrived in Ireland when written records were scarce.

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California Bill May Change State’s Cannabis and Hemp Industries

Canna Law Blog

The bill, if passed, would significantly change the state’s cannabis and hemp industries – for better or worse. Today, we’ll take a look at how AB 2223 could change both the cannabis industry and hemp industry in the Golden State. First though, a brief caveat. AB 2223 was just proposed.

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What’s in a name? Marijuana, Cannabis, and Hemp

Americans for Safe Access

As with all things involving social controversy, dispute over what to properly call the plant known by the botanical name Cannabis Sativa L. are marijuana, cannabis, and hemp. For at least the last half-century, marijuana has been the most prevalent term, but cannabis is gaining currency. comes with the territory.

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Sativa vs. Indica: What is the Difference and Which is Right for Me?

Leafwell

Indicas and sativas are different types of cannabis plants. Hybrids are plants which are a combination of indicas and sativas. This article will help you to understand what the different plants look like, how they are used and what the varieties contribute to the field of medical cannabis. Check out “What is Cannabis?

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Sativa vs. Indica: How They’re the Same (and How They’re Different)

Leafwell

Indicas and Sativas are different types of cannabis plants. Hybrids are plants which are a combination of indicas and Sativas. French biologist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck named the varieties found in India Cannabis indica. Swedish botanist Carl Linneaus coined the hemp varieties he found Cannabis Sativa.

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