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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis contains three species: Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Hybrid. Back then, hemp, a species of the cannabis sativa plant, was cultivated as an agricultural crop and reaped for its oils, fiber used fiber for ropes and clothes, and high-protein seeds. The history of cannabis in medicine.

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Cannabis? Weed? Marijuana? Why what we call it matters

The Cannigma

Some are botanical (“cannabis sativa”), some steeped in history and discrimination (“marijuana”) and others just good for a giggle (“the devil’s lettuce”). According to historical estimations , cannabis cultivation began around the same time that agriculture itself was developing – around 9,000 BCE.

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Countries that have legalized CBD

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp cultivation was officially legalized thanks to the 2018 Agriculture Bill. This compound is known to be made from hemp and is widely used in the United States in the production of CBD oil, mainly used as a partial treatment for various ailments. Marijuana and hemp cultivation are also legal in Canada. What Makes CBD Legal?

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The Evolution of Cannabis Products

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Cannabis has a complicated history in the United States. however, and the evolution of the cannabis industry has an interesting history spanning thousands of years and dozens of countries. however, and the evolution of the cannabis industry has an interesting history spanning thousands of years and dozens of countries.

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What is Skunk?

Medical Cannabis Seedbank

Skunk: History: Going back a few years, let’s take a look at how this magnificent strain’s story develops. Colombian Gold and Acapulco Gold are both tall Sativa plants while Afghan is a stocky/bushy Indica. The combination is what we call today as a Hybrid, Sativa/Indica. They produced 95 tonnes of legal cannabis in 2016 alone.

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How To Choose The Right MMJ Strain For Your Patient

MMJ Recs

Choosing the right MMJ strain can make the difference between successful and unsuccessful treatment. There are more strains of MMJ available in the United States today than at any other time in history. New potent, super-effective hybrid strains are being cultivated all the time. Headaches and Migraines.

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Austria: Cannabidiol In Food And Cosmetics

Cannabis Law Report

A medicinal product by function has a significant influence on the human physiological functions by a pharmacological effect in connection with the prevention or treatment of a disease or has a medical-therapeutical benefit 5 . In respect of the use of Cannabis sativa L. However, with regard to the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.)

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