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Cannabis & the Bible

Project CBD

Scriptural references indicate that cannabis was a key ingredient in the holy anointing oil employed in religious rites. Due to its usefulness, cannabis has a very long history of human cultivation. Polish anthropologist and etymologist Sula Benet contends that the Hebrew terms kaneh and kaneh bosm refer to cannabis.

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Indigenous People’s History of Cannabis

PrestoDoctor

As Indigenous Peoples’ Month is celebrated, it is important to acknowledge and honor the contributions, cultures, and history of indigenous communities around the world. Indigenous communities have a rich history of utilizing this plant for various purposes, including medicinal, spiritual, and cultural uses.

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Cannabis in India – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds

Indeed, cannabis use is mentioned in The Vedas (the Hindu sacred text) and Shiva is sometimes referred to as the ‘Lord of Bhang’. The post Cannabis in India – Laws, Use, and History appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

Puff Puff Post

The History and Science of Cannabis. The medical prescription, referred to as the medical document, outlines the dosage of treatment (i.e. These endogenous cannabinoids would ultimately come to be referred to as “endocannabinoids.”. In the ECS, the “keys” are referred to as endogenous cannabinoids. .

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Weed slang – the most common nicknames for cannabis

The Cannigma

The terms Indica and Sativa refer solely to the morphology of the plant (how it looks and grows) and have nothing to do with the actual chemical profile of the plant (which determines the high/effects caused by the herb in question). All four of these slang terms refer to a rolled-up cigarette filled with weed.

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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

The history of cannabis in medicine. References. Short-term use of medical cannabis helps enhance spasticity symptoms among multiple sclerosis patients. Additionally, cannabis oil is used to reduce seizures in epileptic patients. As mentioned earlier, cannabis was cultivated as an agricultural crop.

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Louisiana Expungements Bill – HB286 by Representative Delisha Boyd

Cannabis Law Report

for 5/30/23 Text Amendments Digests Notes Votes Authors Date Chamber Journal Page Action sort history by ascending dates 05/25 S 8 Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary […]