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Re: Plants Which are BOTH Nutritional and Medicinal
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Date: December 18, 2014, 8:09 pm
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A Decade of Hard Work Turns into Historic Marijuana Victory in
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Wisdom from William Duncan Hunter from about a year ago:
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> "There are four primary reasons Cannabis is illegal. And not
just illegal, but the focus of our Government's war on drugs, a
civil war, Americans against Americans.
>
> I. There are as many as 200 different medical conditions that
respond favorably to marijuana. There is no known plant or
compound that is so widely beneficial, with so much potential
for market share. Or rather, as it can be grown indoors or
outdoors just about anywhere in the United States, it is a
market share eliminator. Pharmaceutical companies are the second
most powerful lobby in America, behind the Oil Industry. They
will do whatever is necessary to maintain control of that market
share.
>
> II. Hemp, the unsmokeable variety of Cannabis, is without
question the most useful plant on the planet. It is so useful,
so flexible, it could be the raw material for a multi-trillion
dollar tier of industries, from paper, to food, to clothing, to
bio-fuel, to housing material, etc. It can grow just about
anywhere, and it does not require herbicides. It would also
compete with corn for room in the fields, which means all of
corporate Agri-business and most industrial food producers align
against hemp, as do logging interests.
>
> III. There are, according to the DEA, 45,000 people in federal
jails on marijuana convictions. That does not include state,
county and private facilities. There are more than 500,000
marijuana arrests each year. Marijuana laws keep law enforcement
and prosecutors busy, and jails full. In addition, treatment
facilities benefit from an influx of "offenders", often
under-age, who are given a choice between jail and treatment. An
industry has sprung up around drug testing, though the only
thing such tests are likely to find is marijuana, as nearly
everything else (being more objectionable) leaves the body more
quickly; and there is no evidence of any kind that shows a
decrease in work-production among those who smoke marijuana.
>
> IV. Smoking pot makes people peaceful. Ronald Reagan called it
"the most dangerous drug in America," not because the plant is
dangerous, but because it can help people stop, think and
consider, which is dangerous for the State. Had we all puffed in
1979, we might have reconsidered the idea of turning American
Democracy into Plutocratic Empire. It's hard to build and
maintain Empire if the people desire peace. Felony marijuana
convictions disenfranchise the poor and the peaceful, preventing
them from voting. That, and simple marijuana possession, under
the statutes of the State, is cause for the State to confiscate
everything you own. A constant reminder to those who tend toward
peace - we the State have established and maintain the power to
destroy you.
>
> Suppose I want to make hemp paper. I can import hemp from
Canada, or the European Union, but I cannot buy it from a farmer
in the United States? Why? This is a free enterprise system,
yes?
>
> The violence of the marijuana trade would decrease to
non-existent within a year, if it was legal to grow. But that is
not the point, if you are the State. It is instructive that the
only people who want to keep marijuana illegal, more than the
experts at the NIDA, or Law Enforcement, or big Ag or
pharmaceutical peddlers, are big time drug dealers. The flower
of Cannabis sativa, marijuana, which is the flower of a weed, is
as much as $3000-4000 a pound, more if you sell it by the eighth
ounce. It would be about $10 a pound if anyone could grow it,
without fear of having their life destroyed by the State.
>
> Hemp is so valuable in real terms that it may prove to be
incredibly important to local economies in an age without
abundant fossil fuels. American ingenuity loosed on that plant
would transform the culture dramatically, in a healthy way. It
may prove to be such a prolific plant, that when fully
established as a commodity, it could help provide local
sustainability and autonomy, even help put an end to the
dominance of the centralized Nation-State.
>
> Cannabis prohibition, top to bottom, is a lie. No Republic
that rests so fundamentally upon a lie can stand. It is not a
Republic when the State perpetuates such a lie. A government
that practices such a lie is not fully legitimate. A democracy
beholden to such a lie is not fully mature.
>
> We can all agree, smoking marijuana under the age of 18 is not
a good idea, at least not in daily abundance. Under observance,
for understanding, in a sacred way, is something else entirely.
This however, takes maturity to understand, accept and teach,
maturity made criminal by the State. The cultural ninnie would
rather demonize than understand in a mature fashion, which only
makes a thing more attractive to young people who are not
attracted to hypocrisy and self-righteousness.
>
> The criminal status of marijuana, because it rests on a lie,
makes the growing, selling and smoking of it an act of defiance
against tyranny. Though all things in moderation, sayeth the
wise sage. Growing, selling or smoking becomes less political
the greater the profit, the greater the consumption. With
exceptions, of course. Medicinally, I trust you to know what you
need. For profit, are you out to feed your family, or are you
after bling?
>
> The criminal status of marijuana, because it rests on a lie,
makes the prosecution of those laws subject to conscience. But
what is conscience, to one whose livelihood depends upon the
maintenance of a lie? "
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Yes, I know Hemp doesn't have the THC content of Cannabis but
the point is that Cannabis is every bit as medicinal and
nutritional as hemp is!
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Re: Plants Which are BOTH Nutritional and Medicinal
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Date: January 28, 2015, 10:27 pm
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Five Hemp Health Benefits You Didn’t Know About ;D
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The protein and fiber in hemp combine to slow digestion, which
prevents spikes in blood sugar and therefore sustains your
body’s energy. A diet rich in hemp promotes digestive
regularity.
When sprinkled on your cereal or fruit at breakfast, hemp
protein and fiber also help aid in satiety, which will prevent
you from snacking and keep you fuller longer.
The Omega-3 fatty acids in hemp reduces the risk of
cardiovascular disease, lower blood pressure, and may even ward
off Alzheimer’s disease. Hemp seeds are one of the few Omega-3
sources found in plants.
The Omega-6 fatty acids in hemp stimulate skin and hair growth,
maintain bone health, regulate metabolism, and help the brain
function.
Hemp seeds contain essential amino acids, which improves muscle
control, mental function, and normal body maintenance of cells,
muscle, tissues, and organs.
Read more:
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Re: Plants Which are BOTH Nutritional and Medicinal
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Date: February 9, 2015, 1:00 am
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Re: Plants Which are BOTH Nutritional and Medicinal
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Date: May 25, 2015, 11:08 pm
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Re: Plants Which are BOTH Nutritional and Medicinal
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Date: May 31, 2015, 5:28 pm
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We’ve reduced the nutrients and increased the sugar and starch
content of hundreds of other fruits and vegetables. :( How can
we begin to recoup the losses? ??? ???
SNIPPET:
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> EUROPEAN settlers were content with this colorful corn until
the summer of 1779 when they found something more delectable — a
yellow variety with sweeter and more tender kernels.
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> This unusual variety came to light that year after George
Washington ordered a scorched-earth campaign
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> While the militia was destroying the food caches of the
Iroquois and burning their crops, soldiers came across a field
of extra-sweet yellow corn. According to one account, a
lieutenant named Richard Bagnal took home some seeds to share
with others.
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> Our old-fashioned sweet corn is a direct descendant of these
spoils of war.
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Breeding the Nutrition Out of Our Food
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By JO ROBINSON
Published: May 25, 2013
WE like the idea that food can be the answer to our ills, that
if we eat nutritious foods we won’t need medicine or
supplements. We have valued this notion for a long, long time.
The Greek physician Hippocrates proclaimed nearly 2,500 years
ago: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Today,
medical experts concur. If we heap our plates with fresh fruits
and vegetables, they tell us, we will come closer to optimum
health.
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This health directive needs to be revised.
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If we
want to get maximum health benefits from fruits and vegetables,
we must choose the right varieties.
Studies published within the past 15 years show that much of our
produce is relatively low in phytonutrients, which are the
compounds with the potential to reduce the risk of four of our
modern scourges: cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and
dementia. The loss of these beneficial nutrients did not begin
50 or 100 years ago, as many assume. Unwittingly, we have been
stripping phytonutrients from our diet since we stopped foraging
for wild plants some 10,000 years ago and became farmers.
These insights have been made possible by new technology that
has allowed researchers to compare the phytonutrient content of
wild plants with the produce in our supermarkets. The results
are startling.
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Re: Plants Which are BOTH Nutritional and Medicinal
DIR By: AGelbert
Date: June 6, 2015, 3:38 pm
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5 Medicinal Herbs You Can Grow In Your Backyard
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At its core, most of medicine is still herbology
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Dr. Jenn Dazey, naturopathic physician at Bastyr University’s
Department of Botanical Medicine. And growing your own medicinal
garden is easier than it might seem. In fact, you might already
have one. Many common culinary herbs have a long history as
traditional medicines.
1. Common Sage: Salvia officinalis
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Use it for: Cooling and drying body functions because of its
phytosterols. This property makes sage useful in treating high
fevers, diarrhea, and excessive sweating or phlegm, as well as
throat inflammation, asthma, and bronchitis.
How: Dry and eat the leaves, or brew them fresh in a tea. For
all medicinal infusions, make sure to cover the tea with a lid
for at least ten minutes before drinking to avoid the
evaporation of critical ingredients.
Grow it: Sage is a perennial that thrives in hot, dry climates
but will grow in some milder conditions. Plant it in sandy soil
in a sunny spot.
Interesting to note: Some studies show sage tea is effective for
treating diabetes patients.
2. Peppermint: Mentha piperita
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Use it for: Relieving gastrointestinal problems such as
irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, colonic spasms, and gastric
emptying disorders. Peppermint calms intestinal muscles and
improves bile flow.
How: The best medical use of peppermint comes from extracting
the essential oil. Crush the leaves, pack them into a lidded
jar, and cover them with vodka. Leave the jar to steep, shaking
occasionally; the longer it steeps, the stronger the extract.
Strain out the leaves, leaving only the extract behind.
Grow it: Peppermint will grow almost anywhere, but thrives in
partial shade and in rich, moist soils.
Interesting to note: Like all mints, the primary active
ingredient of peppermint is menthol, which is why peppermint tea
is an effective decongestant and expectorant. It can also soothe
coughing and sore throats.
3. Catnip: Nepeta cataria
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Use it for: Treating common psychological problems such as
insomnia, anxiety, and addiction. It’s also a natural sedative
for children, particularly when they are sick, as it helps
soothe the stomach and relax the body.
How: Dry leaves and mix with honey for eating, or brew in a tea.
Grow it: Catnip is a perennial that prefers rich, well-drained
soil or loam and will grow in full sun or partial shade.
Interesting to note: Catnip can also be used as an insect
repellant, although Dr. Dazey recommends avoiding it if you are
planning to enter forests or jungles populated by large cats.
Agelbert NOTE: Catnip grows in a flower pot just fine. Catnip is
GREAT for lowering your blood pressure. Also, I eat the leaves
off the plant and they taste great. It is also known as lemon
catnip. It is good in salads too!
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4. Rosemary: Rosmarinus officinalis
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Use it for: Increasing capillary circulation and antioxidant
levels. Its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases of the heart
and blood.
How: The most effective way of using it as a medicinal herb is
brewing it in a tea.
Grow it: Somewhere warm and humid. Rosemary thrives in dry,
well-drained soil and fails in extreme cold. In climates with
heavy winters, plant it in a container that can be moved
indoors.
Interesting to note: The carn osic acid active in rosemary
helps protect against cellular and brain damage inflicted by
free radicals. This makes it an effective preventative for
headaches, memory loss, strokes, and neurological degeneration.
Research is being conducted on rosemary’s potential use in the
treatment of conditions like Alzheimer’s and Lou Gehrig’s
disease.
5. Hyssop: Hyssopus officinalis
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Use it for: Treating cuts, scra pes, and bruises. With its
natural antiseptic properties, hyssop is effective for skin
abrasions.
How: Dice the leaves by hand or in a food processor to use in a
poultice. Alternatively, boil the leaves and soak bandages in
the strained mixture.
Grow it: Hyssop is a perennial, drought-resistant plant. It
grows best in warm, dry climates with well-drained soil and full
sun exposure.
Interesting to note: Hyssop has many other medical uses that
date back to ancient times, though accounts differ on whether
the hyssop we use today is the same plant referenced in the
Bible’s Psalm 51.
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Re: Plants Which are BOTH Nutritional and Medicinal
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Herb Can Treat Over a Dozen Conditions
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> Marijuana can be added to all sorts of treats, from lollipops
to muffins to candy bars — even sodas. Adults tend to overdose
on edibles due to the delay in their effect, which has made some
individuals fairly ill. Symptoms of THC overdose typically
include anxiety, sweating, rapid heart rate, nausea, and dilated
pupils. If you purchase marijuana edibles, please make sure to
keep them out of the reach of children and pets, as well as
adhering to the recommended dose.
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> The list of conditions this plant can treat continues to grow.
One of the newest entries, mental disorders, includes PTSD as
well as seizure disorders. All added to the astonishing list
that includes cancer, obesity, pain, insomnia, MS, and even
arthritis
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Booming New Cannabis Industry Faces an Abundance of Hurdles
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Re: Plants Which are BOTH Nutritional and Medicinal
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Date: August 18, 2015, 6:27 pm
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Florida officials are predicting that a strain of low-potency
(i.e. low THC) marijuana should finally be available for medical
purposes later this year. Legislators in 2014 voted to legalize
a strain of marijuana known as Charlotte’s Web (low THC, but
HIGH CBD) to treat epilepsy.
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Agelbert NOTE: There is a LOT more to CBD than treatment for
epilepsy. It's anti-inflammatory properties alone have a
potential to eliminate the knee jerk (immune system
suppressing), over use of steroids in the treatment of
inflammation. ;D
5 Must-Know Facts About Cannabidiol (CBD)
Health Tech
CBD, or cannabidiol, is quickly changing the debate surrounding
the use of marijuana as a medicine.
Most people have heard of a chemical called THC, which is the
ingredient in marijuana that gets users high. But recently,
attention has shifted to another compound in marijuana called
CBD — and for good reason.
Because while doctors
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appear to present that problem. On the other hand, evidence of
CBD’s medical benefits continues to grow.
Here are five facts that you should know about this unique
compound:
1. CBD is a key ingredient in cannabis
CBD is one of over 60 compounds found in cannabis that belong to
a class of molecules called cannabinoids. Of these compounds,
CBD and THC are usually present in the highest concentrations,
and are therefore the most recognized and studied.
CBD and THC levels tend to vary among different plants.
Marijuana grown for recreational purposes often contains more
THC than CBD.
However, by using selective breeding techniques, cannabis
breeders have managed to create varieties with high levels of
CBD and next to zero levels of THC. These strains are rare but
have become more popular in recent years (Charlotte's Web is one
of them).
2. CBD is non-psychoactive
Unlike THC, CBD does not cause a high. While this makes CBD a
poor choice for recreational users, it gives the chemical a
significant advantage as a medicine, since health professionals
prefer treatments with minimal side effects.
CBD is non-psychoactive because it does not act on the same
pathways as THC. These pathways, called CB1 receptors, are
highly concentrated in the brain and are responsible for the
mind-altering effects of THC.
A 2011 review published in Current Drug Safety concludes that
CBD “does not interfere with several psychomotor and
psychological functions.” The authors add that several studies
suggest that CBD is “well tolerated and safe” even at high
doses.
3. CBD has a wide range of medical benefits
Although CBD and THC act on different pathways of the body, they
seem to have many of the same medical benefits. According to a
2013 review published in the British Journal of Clinical
Pharmacology, studies have found CBD to possess the following
medical properties:
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Anticonvulsant: Suppresses seizure activity
Antipsychotic: Combats psychosis disorders
Anti-inflammatory: Combats inflammatory disorders
Anti-oxidant: Combats neurodegenerative disorders
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Unfortunately, most of this evidence comes from animals, since
very few studies on CBD have been carried out in human patients.
::)
But a pharmaceutical version of CBD was recently developed by a
drug company based in the UK. The company, GW Pharmaceuticals,
is now funding clinical trials on CBD as a treatment for
schizophrenia and certain types of epilepsy.
Likewise, a team of researchers at the California Pacific
Medical Center, led by Dr. Sean McAllister, has stated that they
hope to begin trials on CBD as a breast cancer therapy.
4. CBD reduces the negative effects of THC
CBD seems to offer natural protection against the marijuana
high. Numerous studies suggest that CBD acts to reduce the
intoxicating effects of THC, such as memory impairment and
paranoia.
CBD also appears to counteract the sleep-inducing effects of
THC, which may explain why some strains of cannabis are known to
increase alertness.
Both CBD and THC have been found to present no risk of lethal
overdose. However, to reduce potential side effects, medical
users may be better off using cannabis with higher levels of
CBD.
5. CBD is still illegal
Even though CBD shows much promise as a medicine, it remains
illegal in many parts of the world. CBD is classified as a
Schedule I drug in the United States and a Schedule II drug in
Canada.
On the other hand, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
recently approved a request to trial a pharmaceutical version of
CBD in children with rare forms of epilepsy. The drug is made by
GW Pharmaceuticals and is called Epidiolex.
According to the company, the drug consists of “more than 98
percent CBD, trace quantities of some other cannabinoids, and
zero THC.” GW Pharmaceuticals makes another cannabis-based drug
called Sativex, which has been approved in over 24 countries for
treating multiple sclerosis.
A patent awarded to the U.S. Health and Human Services in 2003
(US6630507) also covers the use of CBD as a treatment for
various neurodegenerative and inflammatory disorders.
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Agelbert NOTE: I think Charlotte's Web is a better deal than
some FDA patent, don't you? Even the Floridian Government, not
exactly known for logical thinking, agrees!
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A St. Johns County nursery could be home to the state-sanctioned
strain of medical marijuana known as Charlotte’s Web, which
lawmakers approved last year to help children with epileptic
seizures and people suffering from severe muscle spasms or
cancer.
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Re: Plants Which are BOTH Nutritional and Medicinal
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Date: September 2, 2015, 11:28 pm
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State officials are asking lawmakers to allow marijuana
dispensaries to grow hemp plants and produce and sell
therapeutic hemp oil.
The dispensaries want to sell the oil as a treatment for
children who suffer from seizures and other neurological
symptoms, according to Lindsay Wells, marijuana program
administrator at the Department of Public Safety.
Wells and Jeffrey Wallin, director of the Vermont Crime
Information Center, are asking lawmakers to change existing
state statutes to allow dispensaries to grow hemp.
At a hearing Thursday, members of the Legislative Committee on
Administrative Rules learned the difference between hemp,
marijuana and cannabis. Cannabis refers to the three different
varieties of plants that produce marijuana and hemp.
Hemp contains less than 0.3 percent of tetrahydrocannabinol at
dry weight, while marijuana has more than 0.3 percent THC, Wells
said. THC is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that
produces its euphoric effect. Hemp contains more of the compound
cannabidiol (CBD), which helps with certain medical treatments.
Medical marijuana grown by the dispensaries to treat pain,
nausea and other conditions contains a higher level of THC than
hemp.
Hemp for this purpose must be grown outside, unlike medical
marijuana, Wallin said, and farm production of the plant for
hemp oil requires a lot of acreage, he said.
State officials want lawmakers to consider allowing dispensaries
to grow hemp behind fences to deter people from stealing the
plants.
Despite the lower THC levels in hemp, it is still listed as an
illegal drug under the controlled substance act of 1970.
Jonathan Page, a University of British Columbia botanist, said
in a statement Wednesday that knowledge about hemp is lacking
because of its status as a controlled substance.
A person cannot get high from smoking hemp because the THC
levels are too low to produce an altered state of consciousness,
according to a 1998 report for the North American Industrial
Hemp Council.
The proposed rule was submitted to LCAR on May 10 and a hearing
was held June 19. The public comment period for the proposed
rule ended July 26.
The LCAR board members voted to postpone their decision on the
rule until their next meeting, Sept. 10.
Comments
William Hays
August 28, 2015 at 8:47 pm
Let them grow hemp on arable land. Better than covering the
fields with “black billboards”.
John Cisar
August 29, 2015 at 9:22 pm
Smacks of cronyism. Vermont State officials want to bless
medical marijuana company owners with a privilege of a
politically-sanctioned monopoly backed by a threat of prison for
unlicensed competitors. It’s very nice when the state threatens
to toss the competition into a cage for you eh? When hemp
legalization does come (n0t if), these businessmen will have a
first-to-market advantage over every other farmer, and will be
quick to lobby the legislature to hyper regulate the hemp
industry, so as to raise the cost of entering the hemp
cultivation market and discourage competition.
Joel Bedard
August 30, 2015 at 11:00 am
Actually, it smacks of ignorance. CBD derived from hemp is not
in their jurisdiction. It is already legally available in all 50
states and does not fall under the purview of the Medical
Marijuana Registry. Hemp research, cultivation and processing
belongs to the Agency of Agriculture, and there it shall remain.
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Fred Woogmaster
August 30, 2015 at 6:06 am
Hemp – a controlled substance, how absurd!
It could be kale, I suppose – or Brussels sprouts, depending on
who wished to stifle what competition.
Let’s (Vermont) challenge that classification. A robust hemp
crop could fund our entire public safety operation. Hemp is an
amazingly strong fiber with multiple uses and purposes.
Smoking hemp does not get one “high” –
it gets one a major headache. Lift the veil of ignorance.
Legalize and control cannabis; make use of its valuable
qualities.
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This is the BEST video on Cannabis that I have ever seen because
it so thorough, informative and eye opening in regard to the
amazing amount of phytochemicals in this plant species. This is
a keeper!
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[center]Dr. James Duke on the potential of cannabis
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Posted on October 16, 2015 by wordpress
Jim Duke – “Better Living Through Phytochemistry” – with
Potentilla recta, Cinquefoil – The Green Farmacy Garden’s legal
representative of Cannabis sativa as displayed in the Glaucoma
plot of his garden.
If this is your first exposure to Dr. Duke, we strongly
recommend you take some time to dig deeper into his work and
career.
More more information:
A short bio of Dr. Duke
HTML http://p://www.amazon.com/James-A.-Duke/e/B000APSJ7G/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1445002328&sr=8-1
Dr. Duke’s most popular book: The Green Pharmacy
HTML http://www.amazon.com/Green-Pharmacy-Ultimate-Compendium-Authority/dp/0312966482/ref=la_B000APSJ7G_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1445002332&sr=1-2
Other books by Dr. Duke (short list)
Dr. Duke’s web site
A recent article on the medical potential of cannabis by Dr.
Duke
Dr. Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
HTML http://plantwisdom.org/dr-james-duke-on-the-potential-of-cannabis-medicine/
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