An herbal medicine that has a strong scientifically documented background, but an underwhelming social-status in modern society, is the African-based plant, “kanna.” Scientifically classified as “Sceletium tortuosum,” kanna has a calming yet euphoric quality that is akin to the traditional sedative herbs like cannabis, dagga, et cetera–and unlike cannabis, Kanna is totally unregulated, and legal in Read More…
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EPA Using Industry-Funded Research to Determine if Glyphosate Causes Cancer
A since-deleted analysis posted the agency’s website shows it is relying on unpublished reports from groups linked to biochem industry The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) used industry-funded research to conclude that the herbicide chemical glyphosate is not likely to cause cancer in humans—contradicting findings by the World Health Organization (WHO)—according to an analysis the Read More…
The Continued Suppression of CBD and its Medical Efficacy
A study published last year in the journal, Neuropharmacology, lays some important groundwork in understanding the fundamental mechanisms in the therapeutic mood regulation ability of cannabis. The scientists involved looked at Cannabidiol’s effects on mice that were physically induced into chronic depression through brain surgery, in order to watch the results of administration of the Read More…
Report: “All Cannabis Use is Medicinal” Whether You Know it Or Not
In the past two years, we have witnessed a sea of change in the attitude of Americans toward cannabis. Colorado made history by becoming the first state to completely decriminalize possession and use of the plant, with Washington and other states soon following. Medical cannabis use is now legal in 23 states, and others will Read More…
Baby Taken Off Hospice After Being Given Cannabis Oil – Now the Govt is Taking it Away From Her
Last year, Meagan and Brandon Holt’s daughter Maddie, who suffers from a rare and debilitating disease called Zellweger Syndrome, was given only a short time to live, and her family was forced to do what no family can ever imagine – put a 2-year-old in Hospice care. Maddie is deaf and blind, and entirely dependent Read More…
Patient Dies in Clinical Trial When Big Pharma Tries to Recreate Cannabis Compounds
Throughout the bodies of every human on the planet is a physiological system called the Endocannabinoid System that plays a crucial role in establishing and maintaining human health. The endogenous cannabinoid system (ECS), discovered by scientists unafraid of studying marijuana, is made of endocannabinoids and their receptors which are found throughout the body: in the brain, organs, Read More…