There are many remarkable things about cannabis. It has an enticing smell, lovely appearance, multiple uses, and outstanding health benefits. Interestingly, these characteristics are nearly all impacted by the compound profile of this beautiful plant. Perhaps the best-known compound manufactured in cannabis is the cannabinoid Δ9- tetrahydrocannabinol, or just ... Continue Reading
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What Is Marijuana?
‘Cannabis’ is the scientific name for ‘marijuana,’ which is one of the most ancient herbaceous plants to ever be cultivated by humans. It originally came from Central Asia, and its first documented use was more than 10,000 years ago [1]. ‘Marijuana’ is the popular name of one of the most tragic mental and legal hoaxes achieved in human history. ‘Marijuana’ is also the ... Continue Reading
What is Cannabis? | Facts & Uses of Cannabis
What is cannabis? How do people benefit from the therapeutic potential of cannabis? What is the difference between hemp and marijuana? What is cannabis oil? Let's take some time to answer these questions. Cannabis, one of the world’s oldest plants with strong mood-altering effects, is taking modern medicine by storm. The 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health ... Continue Reading
Science Finds How Teen THC Exposure Affects Brain
Scientists have now discovered the mechanism behind changes in brain due to chronic adolescent THC exposure. This post from TheCannabisGeek.com reveals the root cause of THC-related issues in teens! For the first time, researchers have managed to identify the precise mechanism by which some young brains are impacted by THC consumption. For decades there’d been an association ... Continue Reading
A Ride Through the Epic History of Marijuana
Traversing the history of marijuana, most timelines start from its first recorded use, which was in 2,737 BCE, when China’s Emperor Shen Neng used it as medicine. [1] The traditional marijuana history then goes on to document all the dreadful American woes that have been heaped upon it by sheer greed, disregard for life, and a continued violation against human rights and ... Continue Reading