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Jack Herer: You know the strain, now get to know the man
Remembering legendary marijuana legalization activist and author Jack Herer on what would have been his 78th birthday. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Jack Herer: You know the strain, now get to know the man
Many Animals Know How to Self-Medicate
Humans aren't the only species who know how to ingest medicinal plants for their health. Discover the botanical remedies that other animals take, and why they have evolved to do so. Read Full Article at: CBD Report Many Animals Know How to Self-Medicate
Massive study launched to compare effectiveness of CBD to prescription meds
A major study of over 150,000 participants will explore the effectiveness of CBD-only cannabis products as an alternative to prescribed medication. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Massive study launched to compare effectiveness of CBD to prescription meds
Learn how biocontrols work to beat the bad bugs that wreck cannabis crops
Learn more about combating cannabis plant pests with a low-toxicity solution: beneficial organisms such as predatory mites, parasitoid wasps, nematodes and more. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Learn how biocontrols work to beat the bad bugs that wreck cannabis crops
The endocannabinoid system explained
We briefly describe what is known as the endogenous cannabinoid system (or endocannabinoid system) that is present in almost all vertebrates. Read Full Article at: Cannabist The endocannabinoid system explained
Yoga and cannabis: New philosophy melds plant medicine and an ancient tradition
Rachael Carlevale’s life has taken some twists that led to Ganjasana yoga, which she says centers on using cannabis plant medicine mindfully. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Yoga and cannabis: New philosophy melds plant medicine and an ancient tradition
Three Different Cannabinoid-Based Medicines Approved by the FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aware that cannabis and cannabis-derived products are being used for a number of medical conditions, such as AIDS wasting syndrome, epilepsy, neuropathic pain, treatment of spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis,...
Milestone Study Shows Dramatic Reduction in Pharmaceutical Reliance Among Canadian Medical Cannibis Patients
A Canadian company has announced that 40 percent of patients in a study of the effects of medical marijuana were able to quit their use of benzodiazepines within 90 days. After one year, 45 percent had discontinued their use of the powerful drugs. Canabo Medical, Inc....
Creating standards for cannabis industry gets ASTM International board approval
ASTM International, a century-old standards organization, gave the official go-ahead to establish a standards-writing committee for the cannabis industry, officials announced Tuesday.
Study: National medical marijuana laws would save lives — and a billion taxpayer dollars
A fascinating study in Health Affairs last year by a father-daughter pair of public policy researchers found that Medicare prescriptions for things like painkillers, antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications dropped sharply in states that introduced a medical...