Five Fallacies About Hemp

It's been six months since Congress passed the Farm Bill legalizing hemp for cultivation. It's high time that we rectify some common myths about hemp.

Cannabis: Gateway to Herbal Medicine

Dozens of plants – not just cannabis – contain compounds that interact with the endocannabinoid system.

CBD & Cannabis for Pets in Pain

A veterinarian’s advice on how to use cannabis to treat pain and inflammation in your four-legged companion

Cannabis and the Immune System: A Complex Balancing Act

A new wave of research points toward cannabinoids having an adaptive, immunomodulating effect, rather than just suppressing immune activity.
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Five Fallacies About Hemp
It's been six months since Congress passed the Farm Bill legalizing hemp for cultivation. It's high time that we rectify some common myths about this plant.
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Cannabis: Gateway to Herbal Medicine
Dozens of plants – not just cannabis – contain compounds that interact with the endocannabinoid system
The Endocannabinoid System and the Biology of Wellness
Project CBD speaks with Greg Gerdeman, neuroscientist, former professor, and chief science officer with 3 Boys Farms on the endocannabinoid system and the biology of wellness
CBD & the Psychedelic Receptor
CBD and LSD bind to the same serotonin receptor, which mediates psychedelic altered states. But cannabidiol has anti-psychotic properties and doesn't cause hallucinations.
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Marijuana Not Monoculture!
Companion planting, a method of cultivation where plants are grown together to promote a flourishing ecosystem, offers many benefits for marijuana growers.
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Smoke Signals: The Book

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Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana

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