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Rick Simpson's Hemp Oil
By: AGelbert Date: October 17, 2013, 5:44 pm
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Rick Simpson's hemp oil is the gold standard for topical and
internal use as well.
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Notice in the above video that a lot more of the plant is used
than just the seeds to make the oil.
Also, in the video the topical use benefits, which are many, are
not mentioned.
Snippets on Simpson formula Hemp Oil use article:
[quote]Once people understand the effects this medication has on
them, most enjoy taking it. In some situations, the oil can be
used as a suppository. But for the most part, the main ways of
use are ingestion, vaporizing, [size=14pt]or the oil can be used
topically full strength. Also, it can be mixed with skin creams
or salves, or you can produce a cannabis tincture by mixing the
oil with alcohol.[/size][/quote]
[quote]When hemp is smoked, over ninety percent of the medicinal
aspect of the plant material just went up in smoke. To get the
full benefits, one must ingest the raw unburned cannabinoids in
a pure state, and this is what high quality oil provides. The
rate at which the oil is used or consumed will depend on the
condition and how bad the person who has it wants it healed. The
more you can take and the faster you can take it, the sooner you
will be healed. But I like to see people stay in what I call
their comfort zone with this medication. [/quote]
[quote]If a proper protocol is followed, very few people have
trouble taking the oil as a medication. The idea is to get off
the chemicals and replace them with the oil. We have found that
this oil, if properly produced, can replace practically all
pharmaceuticals. In a great number of cases, the use of hemp oil
will not only control the condition, but cure it. The beauty of
using hemp oil as medication is that it is harmless. You can use
it your whole life with no ill effects.[/quote]
[quote]The oil from many strains of hemp is a wonderful natural
pain killer that is not addictive or harmful.[/quote]
[quote][I]Every time I talk to people, I tell them “you don’t
have to believe a thing I am saying”. Simply prove it yourself.
Get an ounce of high-quality indica bud and produce the
essential oil from it. This should give you three to four
milliliters of high grade oil.[/I] Now find someone with skin
cancer or a diabetic ulcer. Apply the oil topically and cover
the area with a bandage. Re-apply the oil and a fresh bandage
every three days and watch what happens. Now you have seen for
yourself what this oil can do, there is your proof.”
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Cannabinoids
By: AGelbert Date: October 18, 2013, 8:47 pm
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[move]NOTE: Human biochemistry produces cannabinoids. YEP, so
does Cannabis. ;D There is a LOT more to that plant than
getting high!
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Cannabinoids produced in the human body have an
anti-inflammatory effect
Jun 07, 2007
Endocannabinoids seem to play an important role in regulating
inflammation processes. Scientists from the University of Bonn
have discovered this in experiments on mice. Their results will
be published in the distinguished scientific journal Science on
Friday, 8 June. The study may also have implications for
therapy. In animal experiments, a solution with an important
component made from cannabis reduced allergic reactions of the
skin.
Extracts of the hemp plant cannabis are traditionally used as a
popular remedy against inflammation. At the beginning of the
last century this natural remedy was even available at every
chemist’s. But due to the intoxicating effect of the component
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) the plant was taken off the chemist’s
shelves in the
1930s.
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THC acts on the cannabinoid receptors, of which there are two
types, CB1 and CB2. Both receptors are made such that THC can
attach itself to them. In the brain this causes the intoxicating
effect of hashish, cannabis and marijuana.
But why does the body have CB1 and CB2 anyway" For two decades
it has been known that the human body also produces its own
cannabinoids. Like THC they can attach themselves to the
receptors. The brain scientist Professor Andreas Zimmer from the
Bonn Institute of Molecular Psychiatry is investigating what the
function of this endocannabinoid system is. ‘Mice without CB1
receptors show psychological abnormalities,’ he explains. ‘By
contrast, CB2 regulates the growth of bones, for example.’
Coincidence
However, according to these most recent results,
endocannabinoids also seem to play an important part in
regulating inflammation processes. As is often the case with
important discoveries, coincidence was involved. In scientific
experiments mice are given an ear clip, so that researchers can
tell them apart.‘ In most cases the mice can handle this without
problems,’ Dr. Meliha Karsak, a member of Professor Zimmer’s
team, explains. ‘With our mice this was different. The skin
around the ear clips became inflamed.’ There are genetically
modified strains of mice in which both cannabinoid receptors are
dysfunctional.‘ And it was in precisely these strains that the
inflammation occurred,' she explains.
Together with the Bonn dermatologists Dr. Evelyn Gaffal and
Professor Thomas Tüting the researchers investigated these
findings. Skin rash can be caused by allergens in laboratory
mice. 'However, normally these rashes are only minor,' Dr.
Gaffal emphasises. 'However, strains of mice in which the
cannabinoid receptors are missing react much more intensely. We
observed something similar when we blocked the receptors with
medication.'
Step on the brakes
When inflammation occurs the endocannabinoids act like someone
stepping on the brakes. They prevent the body from doing too
much of a good thing and the immune reaction from getting out of
control.
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This is consistent with the fact that at the beginning of the
infection the endocannabinoid concentration increased in the
mice. 'Apart from that there are strains of mice in which the
breakdown of these active substances produced by the body is
malfunction-ing,' Evelyn Gaffal says. 'They have an increased
endocannabinoid concen-tration in their skin. In our
experiments these animals also showed a less marked allergic
reaction.'
The results open up new options for the treatment of skin
allergies and inflammation. Firstly, drugs which prevent the
breakdown of endocannabin-oids look promising. But the old
household remedy cannabis could also make a comeback as an
ointment. In the experiment on mice this approach has already
been successful. 'If we dabbed THC solution on to the animals'
skin shortly before and after applying the allergen, a lot less
swelling occurred than normal,' Professor Thomas Tüting
explains. 'THC attaches itself to cannabin-oid receptors and
activates them.
In this way the active substance reduces the allergic reaction.'
Incidentally, ointment like this would probably not have an
intoxicating effect, for this the amount of THC contained would
be much too small.
Source: University of Bonn
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Effects of cannabinoids on the immune system and central nervous
system: therapeutic implications.
Molina-Holgado E, Guaza C, Borrell J, Molina-Holgado F.
Source
Instituto Cajal, CSIC, Madrid, Spain.
Francisco.Molina-Holgado@man.ac.uk
Abstract
This review aims to improve understanding of the modulatory
effects that cannabinoids exert on the immune system and CNS.
Cannabinoids possess immunomodulatory activity, are
neuroprotective in vivo and in vitro and can modify the
production of inflammatory mediators, such as nitric oxide,
prostanoids and cytokines, that are expressed by, and act on,
the immune system and the brain.
The mechanisms of cannabinoid actions are not fully understood,
but appear to involve complex interactions between cannabinoid
receptors and a number of signal transduction pathways.
Endogenous cannabinoid ligands appear to act as local modulators
of immune/inflammatory reactions. Cannabinoid-induced
immunosuppression may have implications for the treatment of
neurological disorders that are associated with excess
immunological activity, such as multiple sclerosis and
Alzheimer's disease.
There is anecdotal evidence that cannabis use improves the
symptoms of multiple sclerosis, and studies with animal models
are beginning to provide evidence for the mechanism of such
effects.
The development of nonpsychotropic cannabinoid analogues and
modulators of the metabolism of endogenous cannabinoid ligands
may lead to novel approaches to the treatment of
neurodegenerative disorders.
PMID: 18031185 [PubMed]
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Willie Nelson talks Hemp to make farms profitable AND environmen
tally friendly
By: AGelbert Date: November 10, 2013, 9:38 pm
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Willie Nelson talks Hemp to make farms profitable AND
environmentally friendly
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Marijuana legalization hurting Mexican drug cartels
By: AGelbert Date: May 19, 2014, 7:14 pm
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[quote]Farmers in the storied “Golden Triangle” region of
Mexico’s Sinaloa state, which has produced the country’s most
notorious gangsters and biggest marijuana harvests, say they are
no longer planting the crop. Its wholesale price has collapsed
in the past five years, from $100 per kilogram to less than $25.
“It’s not worth it anymore,” said Rodrigo Silla, 50, a
lifelong cannabis farmer who said he couldn’t remember the last
time his family and others in their tiny hamlet gave up growing
mota. “I wish the Americans would stop with this
legalization.”[/quote]
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Re: Rick Simpson's Hemp Oil
By: AGelbert Date: August 9, 2014, 12:17 am
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10 Health Benefits of Marijuana
Michelle Schoffro Cook
August 7, 2014
Marijuana frequently gets a bad rap. How much of it is deserved?
After my earlier blog, “Should Marijuana Be Legalized?” I
conducted research to find out the benefits and problems linked
with marijuana use. While there are many, here are ten of the
health benefits attributed to marijuana and, of course, some of
the problems linked to its use:
Alzheimer’s—Marijuana may be able to slow the progression of
Alzheimer’s disease, according to research by the Scripps
Research Institute and published in Molecular Pharmaceutics.
Anxiety—Harvard Medical School found that marijuana may have
anti-anxiety effects. Of course, keep in mind that high doses
may increase anxiety and paranoia.
Arthritis—Marijuana can alleviate pain and inflammation linked
to arthritis.
Cancer—Research in the journal Molecular Cancer Therapeutics
found that cannabidiol found in marijuana, turns off a gene
called “Id-1,” which cancer cells use to spread.
Epilepsy—Marijuana has been shown in studies by Virginia
Commonwealth University, to stop seizures in the school’s animal
studies.
Glaucoma—Researchers are working on developing new drugs based
on cannabis to treat glaucoma pain after learning its
effectiveness for treating the condition. Glaucoma is a
condition that increases pressure inside the eyeball and can
lead to vision loss.
Improves Lung Health—Research in the Journal of the American
Medical Association found that marijuana can increase lung
capacity, not decrease it as many people have long believed.
Multiple Sclerosis—A study published in the Canadian Medical
Association Journal found that cannabinoids found in marijuana
significantly reduced multiple sclerosis pain.
Nausea—Marijuana contains a minimum of 60 chemicals known as
cannabinoids, of which THC is the primary one associated with
its mind-altering effects. THC has been used in the treatment
of nausea, including drug- or chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Parkinson’s Disease—Research published in MedPage Today found
that marijuana use eased tremors and improved fine motor skills
in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Problems Linked with Marijuana Use: Agelbert NOTE: ALL the
BELOW apply MUCH MORE SO to Alcoholic beverages!
Addiction—that’s a fairly obvious one. Also, it can cause
uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms in people who discontinue use.
Anxiety and Paranoia—In high doses or in sensitive individuals,
marijuana can cause anxiety and paranoia.
Memory Impairment—As anyone who’s ever talked to someone who is
high knows, memory impairment is common.
Mind-Altering Effects—This is particularly evident among people
who haven’t used it before as well as many young people.
Heart Attack—One study found an increase risk of heart attack
within the first hour of smoking marijuana.
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Agelbert NOTE:
Uhh, HOW MANY HOURS did the "study" run? Answer, ONE!
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She outlived 4 Neurologists, all thanks to marijuana!
By: AGelbert Date: August 28, 2014, 5:46 pm
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Meet Cathy Jordan, she was diagnosed with ALS - She outlived 4
Neurologists, all thanks to marijuana, put the bucket down and
legalize cannabis
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The Hemp Solution!
By: AGelbert Date: September 27, 2014, 7:48 pm
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Re: Rick Simpson's Hemp Oil
By: AGelbert Date: December 4, 2014, 11:12 pm
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Marijuana is GOOD FOR YOU!
[quote]Starting in the late 1980s, a steady stream of studies
identified two receptors that respond to a group of bioactive
lipids naturally produced in the body called endocannabinoids,
which bind to the same receptors as several of the marijuana
plant’s phytocannabinoids. The CB1 receptor is concentrated
primarily in the central and peripheral nervous systems, and the
CB2 receptor is predominantly expressed in the immune system.
Collectively, human endocannabinoids have been found to help
regulate almost every physiological system: nervous, immune,
endocrine, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular. “We know the
endocannabinoid system is spread far and wide throughout the
body and potentially can influence all kinds of other systems,
disease states, and mental states, so it provides all kinds of
possibilities for therapeutic targets,” says psychiatrist
Michael Bostwick of the Minnesota-based Mayo Clinic.
Marijuana contains at least 108 different cannabinoids, some of
which interact with these receptors, directly or otherwise, to
varying effects. Only two, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and
cannabidiol (CBD), have been well characterized. THC is known to
exert psychotropic and pain-relieving effects, while CBD has
been shown to possess antipsychotropic effects—which mitigate
the high from THC—along with neuroprotective and
anti-inflammatory properties.
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Re: Rick Simpson's Hemp Oil
By: AGelbert Date: March 15, 2016, 7:06 pm
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Marijuana economy may hit $44 billion by 2020
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In its annual report on the U.S. cannabis industry, Marijuana
Business Daily predicts up to $44 billion in economic impact by
2020. To put that into some corporate context: it's roughly
equivalent to the current market cap of Netflix (NFLX) or
Caterpillar (CAT). Last year's report predicted $14 billion to
$17 billion in impact for 2016. The publication has been
producing the report since 2012.
The impact figure is separate from sales of marijuana; it
represents sales plus all the money pumped into the economy as a
direct result of sales. It encompasses everything from wholesale
growers to grow-light manufacturers to marijuana accoutrements
and everything below it touched by the trickle-down effect of
marijuana money. It even extends to home purchases in places
like Colorado, which has attracted new residents since
legalizing recreational use.
The marijuana mag assigned the marijuana economy an economic
multiplier of 4—that means every dollar spent on marijuana leads
to another $3 working its way into the economy.
"We've been expecting rapid growth in the marijuana industry for
a while now, and that's exactly what's playing out," says MBD
managing editor Chris Walsh. "The main drivers of the growth in
recreational sales are Colorado, Washington and Oregon. And
also, interestingly, even the mature medical marijuana markets
are growing very quickly, like Arizona, New Mexico, and states
that have had medical programs for years now. And then you have
new medical marijuana states like Illinois, Nevada and
Massachusetts." In other words, there's marijuana momentum
almost everywhere.
As for actual sales of marijuana, that figure is estimated at
$3.5 billion to $4.3 billion for this year in just states that
have legalized medical and recreational use. That's up from $3
billion to $3.4 billion last year, and in 2014 it was $2 billion
to $2.4 billion. The overall sales market for marijuana each
year in all states (not just where legalized), in case you
wondered: "Between $30 and $45 billion in the U.S., and that
includes the black market," Walsh says. For just legal sales,
MBD projects $6 billion to $11 billion by 2020.
Of course, the cannabis revolution could be heavily affected by
a change in political regime—and federal law still prohibits
marijuana, which has made it extremely difficult for marijuana
businesses to get bank accounts.
But Walsh bets that there's too much momentum now for any one
politician to slow it down. "You might get an anti-cannabis
president in January, but even then, it's hard to see this going
in the opposite direction," he says[quote]. "The genie's out of
the bottle, half the country has legalized medical marijuana and
an increasing number of states are legalizing recreational.
Anyone who tries to stand in its way is going to have a hard
time."
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Re: Rick Simpson's Hemp Oil
By: AGelbert Date: September 18, 2016, 12:20 pm
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Cannabis sales at German pharmacies almost double[/center]
Cannabis is only allowed in Germany for select cases of serious
illness, but this year the amount of legally-bought weed has
shot up as politicians hope to pass a medical marijuana law.
In the first half of 2015, around 33.8 kilograms of cannabis
was sold to chronically ill patients. But that amount ballooned
in the first half of this year to 61,8 kilograms - nearly
double.
This is according to a statement from the Federal Ministry of
Health, answering a parliamentary inquiry from the Die Linke
party (the Left Party) and seen by DPA.
The health ministry did not give a reason for the increase. But
it is perhaps because more licenses for legal use have been
granted: as of the spring of this year, there were 647 patients
who had been granted permission to use medical cannabis products
from pharmacies. Last spring, there had been 424 licenses issued
for doctor-supervised use.
Cannabis is normally illegal in Germany, but after a 2005 ruling
by the Federal Administrative Court, people suffering from
certain conditions like chronic pain can be granted permission
to use the drug for self therapy on an individual basis, but the
bar is set fairly high.
In May, Health Minister Hermann Gröhe from Chancellor Angela
Merkel’s conservative CDU brought forth a proposed law to
formally legalize cannabis for medicinal purposes, and thus
allow for more widespread use. He hopes to have the law in force
by early 2017, but it still awaits approval by the Bundestag
(German parliament).
Under Gröhe’s plan, cannabis products would be grown under state
supervision. Until then, they must be imported.
In February 2015, Federal Drugs Commissioner Marlene Mortler
announced a reform to allow chronically ill people to have
access to cannabis through their health insurance providers,
promising this would go into effect in 2016.
At the time, patients were paying high prices for cannabis-based
medicines from pharmacies because it was not covered by
insurance.
But members of the Left Party have criticized the German
government for not doing enough for those who depend on
cannabis, pointing out that since Mortler’s announcement, 11
patients died before their bids to legally use cannabis could be
processed.
“Perhaps they would still be alive if the federal government had
not imposed such unnecessarily high hurdles of bureaucracy,”
said the Left Party’s drug policy spokesman Frank Tempel.
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