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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

Consider it a testament to the ubiquity and flexibility of the endocannabinoid system: we can inhale medicinal cannabinoids via combustion or vaporization; ingest them via food or drink; and absorb them directly through the skin, the bodys largest organ. Let us know References: 1. What’s been your experience? Lefebvre, .;

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Medical Uses of CBD

Project CBD

The earliest reference to the therapeutic use of cannabis dates back to 2700 BC in ancient China, “ the land of hemp and mulberry.” The legendary father of traditional Chinese medicine, Shen Nung is credited with introducing the custom of drinking tea.

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Jamaican Lion: The Industry’s First Comprehensive Cannabis Reference Genome

Medicinal Genomics

Medicinal Genomics Corporation (MGC), a pioneer in using genomics to improve the transparency, safety and yield of cannabis has today announced the industry’s most comprehensive Cannabis reference genome, a high quality de novo genome assembly of the Jamaican Lion cannabis strain.

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What Is Medicinal Cannabis, and How to Choose a Medicinal Cannabis Strain?

Sensi Seeds

Medicinal cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, refers to cannabis when it is used to treat or relieve a complaint or condition, rather than for recreational or spiritual purposes. Any type of cannabis which contains an effective amount of cannabinoids can be considered medicinal cannabis if it is used for that purpose.

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Australian Scientists Say They Have “developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference.”

Cannabis Law Report

Australia’s Victorian government says Agriculture Victoria Research scientists have developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference. The organisation has been licensed by the Australian Government to undertake medicinal cannabis research. Hemp Gazette reports.

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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. If the plant ligand [plant-based cannabinoid] improves the fitness of the receptor by serving as a ‘proto-medicine’ or a performance-enhancing substance, the ligand-receptor association could be evolutionarily conserved.”

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have been obtained. This Q&A focuses primarily on medicinal cannabis (containing higher THC). Australia Cannabis Q&A A.