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Editor’s Note Thanks for picking up The Weed & Wellness Issue of the Leaf! THE CLASSIC SAYING that health is wealth is more poignant than ever as we find ourselves in a new year of uncertainty during a global pandemic – which is why we chose to focus our first issue of 2022 on all the ways that Cannabis can help add to a healthy lifestyle.
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As a child of the DARE era I was told that Cannabis was bad for you, could cause cancer, and tons of other drug war propagandized lies. But from my first toke, I’ve known that Cannabis made me and others around me feel better! This is now evident with stories told in the Leaf from people all over the world whose lives have been improved by access to our favorite plant. And now we are finding new and interesting ways to integrate Cannabis into our lives… From pre and post workout routines to our sexual lives, Cannabis can make fun activities even more enjoyable! And those struggling with addiction to substances like alcohol, pharmaceuticals or other drugs, can find relief in Cannabis and remove the negative input by replacing it with plant powered medicine. It’s truly JUST AS A JOINT amazing what the right dose of terpenes and cannabinoids can do, and I SHOULD BE hope that this issue inspires you to think about Cannabis beyond getting SHARED TO BE high – and to explore how it can help your life or those of your loved ones. FULLY ENJOYED, Just as a joint should be shared to be fully enjoyed, so must be the information about how Cannabis helps improve lives. By now most of America knows that smoking weed isn’t really dangerous, and a lot of people have experienced the joy of picking out a strain at a dispensary and trying it legally.
SO MUST BE THE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW CANNABIS HELPS IMPROVE LIVES.
But what America and our global community need to wake up to is how many pills Cannabis can replace, and how many diseases, health issues and addiction problems can be solved with the plant that was once considered the most dangerous drug of all. But after all, the most dangerous part of Cannabis is the fact that it disrupts the pharmaceutical industry agenda, is safer than alcohol, and opens minds instead of clouding them. The scariest thing about the pay-for-play healthcare system in America is the idea that a plant grown in the backyard can replace half the medicine cabinet. Growing your own medicine and having access to it from trusted sources in medicinally oriented products is the epitome of health autonomy, and we are all blessed to live in a time where Cannabis is once again leading the pharmacological movement towards natural, safer medicines. So the next time you smoke weed for a headache, use a topical for back pain or have a friend complaining about sleep issues, suggest a specialized Cannabis product or a strain that has helped you. That’s how we plant seeds of change and help the people we love to embrace the plant we can all benefit from!
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heriff’s deputies arrested a North Carolina woman on drug charges after authorities got a tip she was about to smoke marijuana during a Facebook Live, reports CBS 17. About 9:15 a.m. December 2, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office learned Candace Keene, 33, was preparing to smoke Cannabis in a live stream on Facebook, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. “Investigators reviewed the social media account and was able to observe the video,” a spokesperson for the department wrote. “Investigators and H.E.A.T. Deputies went to the home of Candace Keene and spoke to her about the narcotics “WE WANT TO seen in the video, which THANK THE CITIZENS THAT she did not deny.” REPORT CONCERNS Investigators found TO US NO MATTER and “collected” unHOW LARGE OR SMALL,” specified amounts of THE SHERIFF marijuana. ANNOUNCED. They also claimed to have found controlled prescription medicine not prescribed to Keene during a search of the home. Keene threatened to “purposely” urinate in the cop car after her arrest, the sheriff’s office claimed. Deputies threw Keene in jail for the Facebook stunt. They charged her with possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a schedule VI controlled substance. For good measure, they also wrote her up for possession of drug paraphernalia, and damage to government property. Authorities set her secured bond at $4,000. “We want to thank the citizens that report concerns to us no matter how large or small,” the sheriff announced. “In North Carolina marijuana is illegal and we have a duty to enforce all laws, no matter the opinion.”
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dispensary licenses have been given out in Lansing, Mich. – but the limit has since been lowered to 55 shops, a number which will be reached through attrition.
oters could decide next year whether Missouri becomes the latest state to legalize marijuana, reports St. Louis Public Radio. A group known as Legal Missouri 2022 launched its initiative petition campaign December 2 in St. Louis. If the group gets enough signatures and Missourian voters approve, adults can legally purchase Cannabis for any reason. Legal Missouri 2022 presented key parts of their petition during the press conference, reports KSDK. Their main objective: legalizing the possession, purchase, consumption and cultivation of Cannabis for adults 21 and older. THEIR MAIN OBJECTIVE: LEGALIZING THE POSSESSION, A 6 percent retail sales tax results in estimated annual state revenues of PURCHASE, CONSUMPTION AND CULTIVATION OF CANNABIS at least $40.8 million, reports Lake Expo. Local governments would get an FOR ADULTS 21 AND OLDER. additional $13.8 million in annual tax revenue, according to estimates. That money, in turn, would cover program costs including conviction expungement. Surplus funds go to veterans’ healthcare, drug addiction treatment and the state’s public defender system. “It is finally time for Missouri to legalize and regulate the adult use of marijuana,” said John Payne of Legal Missouri 2022.
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final effort on federal marijuana banking reform by including it in Congress’ military spending bill failed December 7, reports Forbes. Provisions allowing American Cannabis companies to do business with banks were left off a larger defense bill currently under discussion in both chambers of Congress. The SAFE Banking Act passed the House in September as part the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022. The Senate won’t likely allow the measure back in the final NDAA, according to Bank of America securities analyst Lisa Lewandowski. Lewandowski, however, pointed out that the disconnect between federal and state marijuana laws cannot continue long-term. This is even more urgent due to the $18 billion in legal Cannabis spending last year and the growing marijuana market. “My work on this bill is far from over,” said Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.), who spearheaded efforts for the SAFE Banking Act. “Going forward, I plan to pursue every possible avenue to get SAFE Banking signed into law.”
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he parliament of Malta legalized Cannabis in early December. It makes the Mediterranean island country the first in the European Union to allow cultivation and possession of the herb, The Guardian reports. Malta enacted the new law by the weekend. Owen Bonnici, Malta’s minister for Equality, Research and Innovation, praised the decision. Possession of up to seven grams of marijuana will be legal for those 18 and above. Adults can grow up to four Cannabis plants. Those plants, however, must be hidden from public view. Adults are permitted to store up to 50 grams of dried herb. The law forbids public consumption of Cannabis, except for medical marijuana patients. Malta, the EU’s smallest member state, will probably be followed by other states across the EU in 2022, reports Baltic News Network.
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tah firefighter Levi Coleman alleges the Ogden City Fire Department unlawfully suspended him from duty for refusing to surrender his medical marijuana card, reports the Standard-Examiner. Coleman’s suit accuses the defendants of discriminating against a government employee in violation of the Utah Medical Cannabis Act. Coleman has been a firefighter and EMT with Ogden since 2011. He said he suffers from chronic back pain, which didn’t interfere with his duties. He got a medical marijuana recommendation and a Utah medical Cannabis card in June. The President of Professional Firefighters of Utah told the Salt Lake Tribune the union is assisting and representing Coleman because the city isn’t following state law. It’s unlawful in Utah for any company to take action against an employee simply for being a medical marijuana patient, unless the person is impaired on the job. “This firefighter is following state law,“ said Jack Tidrow, president of the Professional Firefighters of Utah. “The employer is not.”
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KEDRICK JENIFER HOW DOES IT FEEL HAVING BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY IN MARYLAND SINCE IT FIRST STARTED? It’s been an amazing experience. I didn’t quite understand the magnitude of how big this industry could be, until I witnessed how much medical Cannabis was needed. It feels good to be a part of an industry that makes a difference. HOW HAVE YOU SEEN THE INDUSTRY CHANGE OVER THE YEARS? Over the years, the industry has taken an immaculate turn with helping medical Cannabis gain a respectful understanding in our community. A dispensary is no longer a place of discomfort, the result of that shows with the increase of medical patients. Good education and committed budtenders like myself is what helps such an evolving industry succeed.
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WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU MAKE? Rap music. DOES CANNABIS INSPIRE YOUR MUSIC? Yes, Cannabis inspires my music by allowing me to think outside the box. I believe it brings forth a deeper tunnel vision of focus. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR MAGIC GREEN NOTEBOOK! My green notebook started as a gateway to enhance my knowledge of Cannabis. I’ve collected countless research that in return helps me adapt to the patients I assist daily. I feel that this book adds value to future wellness advisors that seek to sharpen their skills.
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EDRICK JENIFER has worked in the Maryland Cannabis industry for nearly four years and was a member of the original team who opened Trilogy Wellness. A Baltimore native with a previous background in retail and an aspiring (and very talented) musician, he is passionate about quality care and providing patients with proper education and guidance. Kedrick immediately took a strong interest in terpenes and has been a leader at Trilogy in this area for years (if you are lucky you may even get to see his magic green notebook), spreading that knowledge with his teammates and patients alike.
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“Fuck it. Let’s go to California.” And with those six words, Leah Redden’s career in the Cannabis industry began. A conversation with her then-boyfriend, Josh, resulted in the pair packing their belongings into her grey Kia Forte, departing Tampa Bay, Florida, and embarking on a 2,500-mile journey to Anza, Calif. “We had no money, my lease was coming up and I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life,” said Redden, who graduated from the University of Tampa in May of 2017. The couple had met the previous December via an online dating site. Josh’s freespirited nature was a welcoming presence to Leah, whose mental health had spiraled out of control in her previous relationship, to the point she tried to take her own life during her junior year of school. “I had no support system [in Tampa] and I was in a very abusive relationship – mentally and emotionally – that pushed me over the edge,” the Carroll County native said. Leah spent three days in the hospital following a failed suicide attempt in March 2016 – a painful and reflective time she refers to as “rock bottom.” “I didn’t really want to die,” the 26-year-old said. “I just think I had so much emotional anguish. I wanted the pain to stop.” Her relationship ended. Soon after, rumors of Leah’s struggles made their way around campus, leaving her feeling too embarrassed to go to class. A friend suggested Cannabis as a way to lessen her anxiety and boost her mood. With nothing to lose, she lit up a J.
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“Some days we just need to take a step back and laugh at ourselves … laugh at the things out of our control.”
“I went to class and I was so engaged,” she said. “I took better notes than I had taken in years and I was much more relaxed.” Choosing to devote more time to working on herself, Leah began researching her newfound interest: Cannabis. In August 2016, she secured a part-time job at The Good Life Smoke Shop in Tampa, selling CBD to cancer patients. Two months into her relationship with Josh, they adopted a loving pitbull named Eli, registering him as her emotional support dog. Leah’s grades also improved, crossing the graduation stage with a GPA of 3.4 over her final semester. With a renewed sense of confidence and a ‘fuck it’ attitude, Leah, Josh and Eli headed westbound with $500 in savings and the promise from a family friend’s friend to start trimming Cannabis upon arrival. In New Mexico, a hailstorm punished their vehicle heavily but the trio pushed on, rolling into California with half-shattered and half-taped windows. They stayed in an RV on a farm, living with no running water and no electricity. In three months’ time, they saved enough money to move to San Diego County, and Leah began working as a budtender at a dispensary called San Diego Natural. “I got there right when it was turning over from medical to rec; I was such a newbie,” she said. “It was embarrassing. I realized I knew nothing about Cannabis. There was
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this whole history behind it and this community to it. There was so much more than I had imagined. It was such a great change of pace to what I had previously experienced on the East Coast.” Leah lived the dream for 18 months. In October 2018, she got a call. A close family member was sick and she was asked to come home and help out, leaving her new life behind. “I was really, really sad; I still am a little to this day,” she said, recalling the beauty of the mountains and ocean. “There’s something so peaceful about California to me. It’s nice to be somewhere 72 degrees and sunny every day.” Before leaving the West Coast, Josh asked her to marry him and she happily obliged. Within a week of returning home, fortune continued to smile upon Leah. She secured a job at a new dispensary in White Marsh called Health for Life. “Right away, it was really special to me,” she said. “I got to be part of the opening day staff. We used to stand in the windows waiting for patients to show up. Now we’re so busy that we can barely catch our breath. To be here and watch it all grow has been great.” Leah has mimicked the success of Health for Life, receiving a series of promotions from product specialist to sales floor lead to assistant manager. In May of this year, she was made general manager. “I am so blessed to work with a fantastic team that is unbelievably supportive of me despite being a new and young manager,” she said, adding that a leadership role has brought her out of her shell. As far as she has come, anxiety and depression still lurk around each corner. It’s a fact of life she has come to accept. Cannabis has helped her cope with difficult days, weeks and months. “I still deal with depression and anxiety every day,” she said. “Cannabis isn’t a cure-all; it’s not magic. But it does give me the tools to take a step back and work on whatever I am going through.” Leah medicates daily, preferring to smoke during the day, and turning to edibles for a good night’s sleep. “I really enjoy Garlic Cookies,” she said of the hybrid. “Also, Fruity Pebbles OG live resin from MPX is good, too.” When all else fails, she tries to find a way to laugh. “I think people should try to not take themselves too seriously,” Leah said. “Some days we just need to take a step back and laugh at ourselves … laugh at the things out of our control. When I smoke a joint, I am able to step back and it puts things in perspective for me.”
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From the outside it looks like a Cannabis store took over a bank, with green pillars leading you into a nicely refined interior. Once inside, there are snacks available for patients and you get a glimpse into the dispensary room from the patient waiting area – where products are stacked far and wide behind the counter, with local and national CBD products available as well.
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The flower selection at Sweet Buds is out of control, with dozens and dozens of amazing options to choose from. Expect to find every brand you are looking for here, with numerous strains available from basically every grower in the state of Maryland. I had to snag the new Now N’ Laterz from Sunmed Growers during my visit, and was very impressed.
CONCENTRATES From Cookies branded concentrates to RSO in different variations, every concentrate consumer is going to find something tasty and effective here. They are definitely making it easy for new patients to approach concentrates – giving them so many options and talented dispensary agents to lead them in the right direction.
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EDIBLES Once again, coming in hot with the menu items. The edible selection at Sweet Buds is anything but lacking – not only did they have a huge range of products to choose from, they had different formulations of each of those products, including Do Drops in chocolate and gummy form, even with a 1:1 chocolate. And don’t miss the THC infused mints on the menu – freshness and discretion all in one.
QUICK HIT Sweet Buds in Frederick is a woman owned and operated dispensary that opened in January of 2021. The owner Jennifer Miller had her eyes opened to the benefits of Cannabis and made it her goal to bring that alternative option to the lives of patients in need. Along with her educated staff, Jennifer wants to cater to the wide array of medical Cannabis patients – from the highly esteemed connoisseurs to first time users. Be sure to check out Sweet Buds when passing through Frederick for an amazing product selection, not to mention a very fair pricing on your medicine.
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new year, new you AS WE BEGIN 2022, some of us are planning to take better care of ourselves. More sleep, more exercise, more kindness and maybe even a better diet. That’s a good thing. We have had challenging times and they’re not over yet – so do what you can to be the best and healthiest version of your stoned self!
CANNABIS GRANOLA 4 cups rolled oats 1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped 1/2 cup lightly toasted walnuts, roughly chopped 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup chia seeds 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg pinch salt 2/3 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons infused coconut oil or butter 2 teaspoons vanilla
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GREEN SMOOTHIE 1 ripe avocado 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 1/2 cup cashew butter 1-2 tablespoons honey/sweetener 2 teaspoons canna-butter or oil 2 teaspoons hemp or chia seeds
1. Heat the oven to 300 degrees.
1. In a blender combine the avocado, coconut milk, cashew butter, honey and canna-butter. Process until smooth. 2. Divide between two glasses and top each with the seeds.
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Makes 6 cups, 12 servings, 5mg THC per serving
2. In a bowl combine the oats, almonds, walnuts, apricots, cranberries, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. 3. In a bowl combine the maple syrup, infused oil and vanilla. Pour this mixture over the oat mixture, mix and spread on a parchment covered sheet pan. 4. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the granola is golden brown. Judgement call here, I like my granola on the darker side of golden brown – let your heart be your guide. Expect it to take 35 to 45 minutes. Cool completely before breaking into clusters. The clusters are the best. Keep in an airtight container.
Makes 20 Bonbons, 5mg THC each
EDIBLE ENERGY BONBONS 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup almond butter 1/2 cup hemp seeds 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 10 teaspoons infused coconut oil 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted
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1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the oats, almond butter, hemp seeds, chocolate chips, infused oil, maple syrup, chia seeds and vanilla. Process until smooth. Chill for at least an hour. 2. Divide the chilled dough into 20 pieces. Form into balls and roll through the toasted coconut, pressing gently to adhere. Store in the fridge.
GRANOLA BOWL 2/3 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup granola 2 tablespoons golden raisins 3 strawberries, trimmed and sliced 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 1 tablespoon flax seeds
1. You really just want to mix this stuff. Add your favorite toppings and go wild!
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This flower has an exquisite terpene profile that brings fresh aromas to market, and they’re as creamy and sweet as the cultivar name implies. For me, pinene dominant profiles are really excellent energizers, but I have never experienced pinene tempered with a 1:1 ratio of limonene:caryophyllene, followed by a strong dollop of ocimene! Ocimene is a super rare terpene to find in any abundance, even in more developed markets across the country. As such, not many people get to experience its influence on the entourage of effects that come out. A euphoric, clear headed and super creative high was my experience with Rythm’s Cereal Milk #2, and it’s one I won’t soon forget. Robust sweet cream mixed with honey and berries was at the top of the nose, but the undertone of the aroma featured hints of orchids and lilacs. The smell alone is worth a sample of this fine cultivar because it is so purely in the sweet category of Cannabis, yet avoids any overly candied notes. The blend of sweet berries and honey underscored by opulent florals is just so much more of a sophisticated experience, that I almost find it hard to put into words. TESTING I have never THCa 27.54% seen such a profile Total terps 2% that is so close Pinene .50% to something Caryophyllene .45% so popular, but Limonene .46% Ocimene .30% tweaked in a way Humulene .11% that is surprising Myrcene .1% and exciting. It is like when a gourmet chef takes a well-known recipe and elevates the flavor profile to a whole new level, revitalizing a staple into something new and interesting. In this case, the resulting meal just might be the best bowl of cereal you’ve ever had.
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In his 20-year professional career, motocross rider Josh Hansen has won gold medals for Best Whip in Moto X at the Summer X Games and back-to-back gold medals at X Games 14 and X Games 15 in Los Angeles. But medals aren’t the only thing Hansen will take away from his storied career – he will also face the consequences of a slew of brutal injuries including broken limbs, separated shoulders, concussions and perforated intestines. “Motocross is just like that. You see your friends die, and people end up paralyzed and stuff. It kind of fucks with you after a little bit,” said Hansen with a shrug. JAN. 2022
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Of course, non-narcotic pain relief is only one way Cannabis can change the narrative of sports and substance abuse.
owever, when Hansen rattles off the mind-blowing list of injuries he’s suffered, he doesn’t talk about the proverbial elephant in the room – pain management. Currently, Cannabis and cannabinoids are banned substances by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which oversees professional and Olympic-level sports. To maintain perceived fairness, WADA conducts random urine tests both during competition and in the off-season. Therefore, if athletes test positive for THC outside of competition, they will not automatically be sanctioned. However, testing positive at any point in their career means they will likely get selected for a future test. As the world saw with Sha’Carri Richardson, a positive test for Cannabis can have devastating effects. “It’s kind of crazy because Cannabis can cost you corporate sponsorships. You can end up with fines. You can even be kicked out of leagues and banned from competitions,” Motocross rider Josh Hansen hopes for a more tolerant future. explained Hansen. The converse is not true of opioids. Though studies about opioid use in athletes are still When pro skateboarder Ryan Reyes tore his ACL in a in their infancy, reports by the National Institutes of fluke accident in 2014, he turned to Cannabis to help Health suggest that 52% of professional football playcope with the emotional trauma of the injury. ers have self-reported using opioids during their career. “I’ve had anxiety and depression for a long time, so, Of that 52%, as much as 71% have misused opioids. like, getting hurt meant I had a lot of time in bed to just And that number is likely to be a low estimate. think,” he said. “You get stuck in your head, and it’s According to a 2015 class-action lawsuit filed by not a good place to be in. Cannabis helped ease the former players against the NFL, the league had a susanxiety of being lost in my thoughts all day. It helped me tained drug culture that promoted keeping athletes on manage the mental grief of what I was experiencing.” the field no matter the cost. The key, Reyes explained, was imbibing Cannabis To put it in perspective, in 2012, on average, each with intention. team was prescribed 5,777 doses of anti-inflamma“I grew up in a family where everyone smoked – I tories and 2,270 doses of narcotics. Or roughly 150 never really did because my parents did. You know, it doses of drugs per player each year. wasn’t cool to do what your parents did. But with my The sad consequence is a slew of untimely deaths knee, I didn’t want to rely on traditional medications. and addiction that touches every sport. I turned to Cannabis with the intention of finding the Derek Boogaard, a former hockey player for the right dose to fulfill my intentions of relieving anxiety and Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers, focusing on healing faster,” explained Reyes. overdosed in 2011 due to a mix of alcohol Athletes aren’t the only ones fighting for the de-stigand oxycodone at 28 years old. Thoroughmatization of Cannabis in sports. Cannabis companies bred horse racing jockey, Michael Carl like Slim’s Top Shelf, Hytiva, Aurora Cannabis and Baze, died of a cocaine and oxymorphone Medterra have begun sponsoring athletes, competioverdose at 24. Professional wrestler Umtions and even playing fields. California-native Flav aga was found unresponsive in his home has even sponsored the High Rollers BJJ Tournament. and later passed at the hospital. The toxiA Cannabis-infused Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament, High cology report revealed he had overdosed Rollers has fighters smoke Cannabis before competing on hydrocodone (a painkiller), carisoprodol to win a pound of high-grade marijuana. (Soma, a muscle relaxant) and diazepam Wide acceptance of Cannabis use in sports might (Valium). He was 36 years old. still be years away, but athletes like Reyes and Hansen “In my mind, it’s just really ass-backare hopeful for the future. ward. Here there is a natural way to treat “It sucks not being able to make up your own rules pain that means you’re not having to pop to keep yourself safe and healthy. But the more investpills. But every time you go to the hospital, ment Cannabis companies can make into sports – I they give you a script for painkillers right think the better things will be,” said Hansen. “It will away. I guess it’s just the world we live in – kind of take some of the gray areas out of using Caneven if it is messed up,” said Hansen. nabis, and that’s a really good thing.”
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NATURAL BEAUTY When it comes to the hippest beauty trends, Cannabis is an essential ingredient. Face serums, eye creams and lubricants of all kinds are changing what we think we know about beauty. This new wave of plant-forward products has brought with it insightful revelations, where beauty, self-care and Mother Nature are all intertwined.
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spoke with industry leaders to understand what makes us feel beautiful, and how Cannabis is connected to that narrative. While these founders’ products vary, their experiences tell a similar story: Beauty is a feeling rather than an outward expression, which is the opposite of what most have been conditioned to believe. “Healthy is beautiful,” shared Kim Howard, COO of Green Bee Botanicals. “Freckles are beautiful. Skin as dark as night is beautiful. A crooked nose is beautiful. Kindness and generosity are beautiful. Running a marathon at 346 pounds is beautiful.” Liquid Flower, a woman/veteran owned California legacy brand, shared with us even more wise words on the topic, from their founder Claire Steele. “Beauty is multifaceted, but overall, a balance between body, mind and soul,” she said. ”When you’re achieving this balance, it allows you to see beauty all around.” Known for their herb-infused bath salts, Founder and CEO of Om Edibles Maya Elisabeth, shared yet another take. “Beauty is feeling amazing in your skin, accepting all parts of ourselves, having beautiful thoughts and using beautiful words.”
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Beauty is a feeling rather than an outward expression, which is the opposite of what most have been conditioned to believe.
A quick search for Cannabis beauty products reveals a near-endless list of products with little data confirming their claims. What we do know is this: Regulated Cannabis products are subject to rigorous testing, meaning the product is safer than the random brand purchased online. Green Bee, best known for their serums and eye cream, is passionate about maintaining quality ingredients in their hemp and Cannabis lines. “We learned information that shocked us about mainstream cosmetics and how often they’re contaminated with lead, arsenic, harmful pesticides, etc.,” said Founder and CEO, former analytical chemist and lifelong botanist Bridget May. “Sometimes they don’t even contain CBD. Find a brand that shares COAs proving both potency and purity, and preferably find brands using whole plant extracts, not isolate.” Here we find health standards within the Cannabis community continuing to have broad implications for the beauty industry as a whole. “Cannabis is bringing wellness to the beauty industry,” said Gretchen Miller of Humboldt-based Kiskanu. “I believe the standards applied to clean Cannabis will roll over to the beauty industry.”
SOOTHING YOUR SKIN
Quim’s Cyo Nordstrom added, “Studies suggest cannabinoids are good at fighting inflammation. This is good news in skin care, because inflammation is behind common skin complaints that manifest as itchy, flaking skin.” “The use of topical anti-inflammatory ingredients can help with acne, psoriasis, eczema and premature aging of the skin caused by environmental pollution and the sun,” said May from Green Bee. “It all goes back to the endocannabinoid system. Scientific papers show that cannabinoids, including THC, CBD, CBG and others, are being used to treat a variety of skin conditions.” One important fact to mention: Applying THC to the skin will not have a psychoactive effect. While some products are intended to be transdermal, most topicals will not absorb into the bloodstream – a great option for those averse to other forms of Cannabis consumption.
Industry experts have seen staggering success using Cannabis and hemp compounds to heal dermatological ailments like psoriasis, eczema, acne, aging and more. With their line of face and intimacy oils, Kiskanu is intentional about what goes into their products. “The skin is the largest organ of the human body,” Miller shared. “Full of receptors ready to receive and absorb cannabinoids.”
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According to the experts, Cannabis supports aging from all directions. “Antioxidants cancel free radicals which cause illness and wrinkles,” said Elisabeth of OM. “They literally heal telomeres as they begin to oxidize, which translates to supple, firm skin.” “CBD and other cannabinoids have been shown to improve circulation,” Miller of Kiskanu told Leaf. “Cannabis soothes the nervous system. Many people experience pain relief and can thus sleep better, allowing the body to rest and repair.” “The direct anti-aging benefits that Cannabis infused products have on skin include inflammation/fine line reduction, evening of skin tone and help with irritations,’’ said Steele of Liquid Flower. “Consuming Cannabis connects me to my body. As a result, I am more aware of areas where I can improve my health and wellbeing, such as exercising, hydrating, stretching, eating well and sticking to a selfcare routine.” Skincare is just a drop in the bucket of benefits that Cannabis has on beauty, self-love and overall wellness. Whether it be aging or internal beauty struggles, the sky is truly the limit. Elisabeth from Om believes you don’t need to be sick or injured to enjoy self-love. “Being a human calls for radical self-care that we must take on ourselves. I find answers in medicinal plants and herbs. A healthy mind equals a healthy body, which always translates to beauty, vibes and energy.” “I’ve seen firsthand the results Cannabis products can have compared to traditional products, it’s nothing short of magic,” Steele of Liquid Flower said. “Cannabis beauty is here, it has a ways to go since most people aren’t headed to dispensaries for beauty, but one day they will and it’s going to be great.”
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The connection between Cannabis and women’s health dates back as far as Ancient Mesopotamia. Used in conjunction with herbs and beer, Cannabis was believed to relieve pain from menstruation and assist with easing difficult childbirth. Its usage continued in pharaonic Egypt, with Cannabis being imbibed orally, rectally, vaginally and topically. In fact, according to preeminent global medical Cannabis expert Dr. Ethan Russo, there is evidence to suggest that many of the world’s civilizations have employed medical Cannabis to treat women’s ailments. Nevertheless, modern medicine has eschewed female Cannabis use.
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hen I began researching medical Cannabis 25 years ago, I was struck by the frequency of citations to these kinds of gynecological issues in the old literature. [Cannabis] was absolutely a mainstream treatment in the 19th century and among the most common reasons that anyone could use Cannabis. So, I was finding that there was a severe mismatch about what had been done historically versus current attitudes about the issue,” explained Dr. Russo during a recent phone interview. What Dr. Russo’s research unveiled is something many women have experienced firsthand: the prioritization of potential pregnancy and successful childbirth over the health and wellness of would-be mothers. “Women’s medicine comes near the bottom of the list in terms of priorities and research, unfortunately. And then there’s still this prevalent attitude that Cannabis is dangerous to women of childbearing age and can inhibit pregnancy, when in fact, that’s not the case,” explained Dr. Russo. “The National Institute on Drug Abuse has spent the last 40 years trying to document the ills of Cannabis use when [the evidence] isn’t there.” To better understand the implications of the medical community turning its back on medicinal Cannabis for women’s health, let’s look at the case of endometriosis – a painful disorder characterized by abnormal tissue growth outside of the uterus.
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Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide, regardless of their ethnic and social background. Unfortunately, without adequate medical care, many remain undiagnosed and untreated. Endometriosis.org reports that on average, it takes 6.7 years of symptoms for patients ages 18–45 to be diagnosed with the often debilitating illness. Contemporary treatments for endometriosis focus on symptom relief and include exploratory surgery, hormonal treatment to suppress and delay the recurrence and progression of the disease, and opioids for pain management. However, at least 50% of patients experience a recurrence of symptoms and tissue regrowth post-surgery. The result is chronic pain and, in many cases, infertility. “When you start looking at quality of life issues and the economic impact of this kind of disorder, it’s astounding,” said Dr. Russo. Despite a lack of support from many in the medical community, some researchers, like Australia’s Justin Sinclair, are paving the way for medical Cannabis. A research fellow and Ph.D. student at NICM Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University, Sinclair’s research focuses specifically on the use of Cannabis to treat, not mask, the symptoms of endometriosis. Sinclair’s research has found that the uterus contains very high amounts of anandamide, the first endocannabinoid to be discovered. The density of cannabinoid receptors within the uterus makes the organ significantly more responsive to Cannabis compounds.
Colorado-based Foria Wellness is currently one of the only commercial companies manufacturing Cannabis products specifically for women. Among the company’s most popular products are the Relief Suppositories with CBD. Customers rave about the product’s ability to relieve menstrual cramps, painful sex and endometriosis symptoms.
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one of those things that pharmacists or, in many instances, some doctors, would call a ‘dirty drug’ because it can actually target so many different receptors at once. I would argue that’s the strength of Cannabis and why so many people are using it, not just for endometriosis, but so many other things – because it can tackle pain, all the way through to a lot of the comorbid symptoms that come with chronic illness,” explained Sinclair on a December 12, 2021 podcast with CBD Padrino in Australia. Dr. Russo concurs with Sinclair’s findings and believes that Cannabis could be one of the keys to curing endometriosis. “I think that with the right combination of Cannabis components – in other words, a preparation that has the right ingredients – that a
very good approach could be available to treating [endometriosis]. Certainly, there’s a crying need out there for development,” said Dr. Russo. Colorado-based Foria Wellness is currently one of the only commercial companies manufacturing Cannabis products specifically for women. Among the company’s most popular products are the Relief Suppositories with CBD. Customers rave about the product’s ability to relieve menstrual cramps, painful sex, and yes, even endometriosis symptoms. Still, the use of Cannabis to treat women’s health has a long way to go. “I think it would take a group of women with a lot of money to fund the effort if things are going to change,” said Dr. Russo with a sigh. “It’s just not going to be coming from the government here.”
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MENTAL POWERS It wasn’t so long ago that our televisions were clogged with public service announcements warning us that Cannabis consumption was akin to tossing one’s mind into a frying pan and letting it sizzle. While today we know that such crude analogies are not, in fact, an accurate representation of “your brain on drugs,” we are still woefully under informed when it comes to understanding the role of Cannabis in the mental health of humans. From success stories of military veterans using Cannabis to alleviate symptoms of PTSD to concerns over potential changes in the brain chemistry of underage consumers, to say the situation is complex would be a massive understatement.
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eyond the vast array of different ways in which Cannabis and mental health can and should be studied, there’s also the underlying issue of the plant’s continued status as a Class I controlled substance. In stark contrast to the wealth of ongoing research being conducted in countries like Canada and Israel, the fact that Cannabis remains federally illegal in the U.S. means efforts to study its medical efficacy on all fronts are extremely limited. As the COO and co-founder of NorCal’s Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance (SCVA), Newsom had a first-row seat to witness the benefits Cannabis can provide to veterans suffering from PTSD and other related conditions. In addition to serving the SCVA’s mission, Newsom also believes it’s incumbent on organizations like his own to not only call for needed research, but to spearhead such efforts too, wherever possible. “We try as hard as we can to do as much research as possible,” Newsom said. “But there’s not much that can be done while the plant still falls under a Schedule I drug classification.” Despite this massive barrier, Newsom says the SCVA continues to do whatever it can. Back in 2016, for instance, Stanford University and the VA conducted a study utilizing both the SCVA’s Cannabis and veteran populace. “They did a seven or eight month study with questionnaires and Fitbit tests,” Newsom noted. “They looked at all their sleeping habits and everything like that – and that was a peer-reviewed study that was published a few years back.” Unfortunately, such studies remain a rarity, even now. As a result, Newsom can only offer his anecdotal observations when it comes to the overall possible value of Cannabis as a net positive for veterans wishing to treat symptoms of PTSD. Of all the contenders, it’s issues with sleep and pain, Newsom believes, where Cannabis probably makes the biggest impact. “I think most people in the veteran community, specifically, are using it to help with sleep regulation and pain management,” he said. “One of
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the big effects of PTSD is reduced sleep, as well as why some didn’t – should be part of that process.” high anxiety, hyper-vigilance, stress and depresCase in point: The topic of Cannabis and sion. All of those are things that can hinder sleep mental health leads to a lot of talk of promise, and we’ve seen that just being able to get proper and a healthy dose of frustration over the fact that rest can really make a big difference.” everything must still be cloaked in caveats until The ability of Cannabis to aid in sleep, which in more research is allowed and completed. turn leads to improved mental health, is but one Asked about the topic, Draisin agrees that of the endless fibers in this utterly massive heap research is of vital importance. of fascinating, if staggering, fabric. A distinctly “There is so much more research that is different thread can be found in the work of Dr. needed,” Draisin explained. “More information Alison Draisin, who practices Cannabis-assisted is needed. More protocols are needed. I still psychotherapy at Seattle’s AIMS Institute. feel like doctors and nurses don’t know enough Though she can appreciate why many may about Cannabis and the myriad uses it can have. assume the concept of Cannabis-assisted psychoOftentimes, without the proper knowledge and therapy is an extension of the understanding that education, I think that medical professionals don’t sitting on one’s couch and smoking weed makes always turn to Cannabis first. They turn towards them feel comfortable, pharmacology.” her approach and The same interest lies elsewhere. could be said for “In a therapy Newsom, who also situation,” Draisin underscored that explained, “I want the value of Canthe client to become nabis as a tool in anxious. I want clients promoting mental to have a shift, so then health is directly I can explore what’s tied to what legal really going on behind access we have to that anxiety. Some the plant. people will say they “It’s a human can’t use Cannabis rights issue,” because it makes them Newsom said. “We paranoid or anxious, need to have the but I actually like to put right to heal with - D R . A LI S O N D R A IS IN | S E AT T L E A I M S I N ST I T U T E clients in that state of whatever means anxiety, so that we can we deem fit for our explore what’s causing it and what’s coming up own personal healing journeys. Whatever is going for them.” to make us happier, you shouldn’t have to ask As part of the process, Draisin stresses that fopermission for it.” cusing in on specific Cannabis cultivars (or strains) There’s arguably nothing more important than a is, in her belief, of vital importance. healthy mind, so let us hope that greater oppor“If you’re going to do Cannabis-assisted psytunities to fully understand and better empower chotherapy, you should also be talking to your consumers on the subject of Cannabis and mental client about Cannabis. I firmly believe that looking wellbeing arrive shortly. This is one brain teaser at different cultivars with a client – why some work, which is long overdue for an answer sheet.
“There is so much more research that is needed. More information is needed. More protocols are needed. I still feel like doctors and nurses don’t know enough about Cannabis and the myriad uses it can have.”
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Plant Medicine Advocate & Educator Anna Symonds on Cannabis as an Exit Drug.
It comes as no surprise that most pharmaceutical drugs have a laundry list of side effects that come along with their “cure.” Given that Cannabis has been found to be helpful for pain relief, PTSD, sleep disorders, appetite stimulation, anxiety and depression, why would we continue to go to hell and back with these detrimental aftereffects from pharmaceuticals, when there are plantbased medicines that have been widely available for thousands of years? Sadly, the answer is that over the past century, we have been misinformed and led to believe that taking lab-created pills is the only way of finding relief in our lives from our physical ailments and mental health issues.
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are all familiar with the classic speech from the doctor: “Take one pill in the morning and one at night, and you’ll be feeling as good as new.” But what if we were to tell you that there are options out there that could help alleviate your symptoms, all the while providing a better quality of life which far exceeds any lifestyle that involves toxic pharmaceutical medication? As we are all aware, there are many other forms of drug addiction outside of pharmaceutical drug abuse. From the start, Cannabis has taken the rap for being a gateway drug, when in all reality, it could very well be a way out – a life preserver for people drowning in other forms of addiction. Here, Cannabis functions as an exit drug and an entrance into a brighter life. Last month, we connected with plant medicine advocate/educator Anna Symonds, gaining insight on how she sees Cannabis continuing to provide an immense amount of harm reduction with both prescription drug and illicit drug use. “Pharmaceuticals are such a problem for so many people. Our medical system is pretty broken in a lot of ways, and our model of care often involves masking symptoms instead of treating the root causes of dysfunction,” said Symonds. More times than not, doctors have a cookie-cutter approach to treat what you’re dealing with, whether that be pain, anxiety or a mood disorder. A large majority of these medications can leave you in a fog, ultimately taking one step forward and three steps backward. “The side effects of pharmaceuticals are so massive for some of them that they’re hard to be considered a ‘side effect.’ Cannabis is a powerful herb, but it is very gentle to the body compared to other drugs,” said Symonds. “When it comes to harm reduction, I’ve met people who had an opioid use disorder, and they shifted to Cannabis,” Symonds explained. “Although they might over consume Cannabis occasionally, they are now safer and healthier. Their families are safer and happier. Ideally, we want to be free from the dependence on
substances and only use them as they choose, but that’s not always a reality, and life isn’t always easy. With Cannabis being an exit drug, it gives people the option to get out of a worse situation into a better one.” And with the plethora of different cannabinoid profiles and products that are currently available, there are undoubtedly plant-based options that have the potential to usher in a healthier way of living. As a WPL rugby player, Symonds has dealt with countless injuries, including two bulging discs and a herniated disc in her back. In addition to those, she has experienced head injuries from a couple of car accidents. Traditionally in the modern healthcare system, the answer would be to load a patient like Symonds with as many pills as possible, including opioids not intended for long-term usage. More often than not, these quickfix medicines often lead to a lifetime of abuse. With an intuitive sense of her body’s needs, Anna has been able to find different products that aid in her day-to-day life and make it significantly better. “I absolutely credit Cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) for helping me to heal both my body and brain.” With the wide variety of brands throughout the country offering more medicinally focused products, including capsules with extended releases and highly accurate dosages, now is a great time to consult with your regional dispensary to find out how to heal your body with Cannabis and replace certain pills. With precise test results showing the exact THC or CBD content, consumers can now confidently take the perfect dosage without the worry of overdoing the amount. “Having more transparency and accountability is a good thing,” said Symonds. “It’s opening the door for more people to consider having a relationship with Cannabis. People who are frightened of trying Cannabis have the opportunity to experience it safely.” There is an abundantly bright future that awaits us all. And with the proper dosages, settings and methodologies, certain drug addictions and dependencies can hopefully be a thing of the past.
“The side effects of pharmaceuticals are so massive for some of them that they’re hard to be considered a ‘side effect.’ Cannabis is a powerful herb, but it is very gentle to the body compared to other drugs.”
Anna has been able to find different products that aid in her day-to-day life and make it better.
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Apothecary Age Detailing Cannabis’ entrance into, and subsequent exile from, modern medicine.
THE BIRTH OF BOTANY Europe’s Scientific Revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries brought with it a surge of activity in both botany and book printing. As a result, a number of English herbalists began publishing a wave of treatises on plants and their medicinal properties. Among the first of these was a clergyman and Oxford scholar named Robert Burton. For most of his life, Burton suffered from “melancholy” – an epidemic of the day that likely encompassed clinical depressions and several other modern mental illnesses. In an effort to ease the angst of both himself and others, he spent over 20 years studying and writing about the topic. The Oxford clergyman and scholar Robert Burton. result was a sprawling, GILBERT JACKSON
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It’s estimated that the medicinal use of Cannabis dates back to at least 2900 BCE, when it was used by Chinese emperors who reportedly credited it with bringing “balance and healing to body, mind and spirit.” There’s also evidence that it was used by the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Hindus … but it wasn’t until the end of the Middle Ages that the idea of Cannabis as medicine began to take root in Western culture.
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pseudo-scientific magnum opus entitled “The Anatomy of Melancholy.” First published in 1621, the text is separated into three partitions, the second of which deals with proposed treatments. In it, Burton lists “hemp-seed” among the many herbs and spices purported to alleviate the malady. Next, in 1640, botanist John Parkinson noted in his “Theatrum Botanicum”: “The decoction, of the [hempe] roote is sayd to allay inflammations in the head or any other part, ” and that “it is good to be used, for any place that hath beene burnt by fire, if the fresh juyce be mixed with a little oyle or butter.” Then in 1652, proto-pharmaceutical manual “The English Physitian” (later re-titled “The Complete Herbal”) by botanist Nicholas Culpeper systematically cataloged hundreds of outdoor medicinal herbs and their uses – including hemp, whose extract he proclaimed “allayeth Inflammations in the Head … eases the pains of the Gout … Knots in the Joynts, [and] the pains of the Sinews and Hips.”
Nearly two centuries later, the topic of Cannabis and mental health was addressed in more depth by French psychiatrist Jacques-Joseph Moreau. As you may recall from the “HasHistory” installment of CannthroBotanist Nicholas Culpeper, pology (Aug. 2021), author of “The Complete Dr. Moreau co-foundHerbal.” ed Paris’ infamous Club des Hashischins, in part to study the effects of hashish on its members’ psyches. The results were published in his 1845 book “Hashish and Mental Illness” – the first scientific psychiatric work on the topic, in which he concluded that the drug reproduced the effects of certain mental illnesses, but was also helpful in aiding sleep, increasing the appetite and suppressing headaches. But arguably, the man most responsible for introducing Cannabis into modern Western medicine was an Irish physician named William Brooke O’Shaughnessy.
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By the 1930s, over 2,000 Cannabis medicines were being produced and sold at nearly every corner drugstore and apothecary in America.
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O’SHAUGHNESSY As a young man, O’Shaughnessy studied anatomy, chemistry and forensic toxicology in Scotland – earning a doctorate in medicine from the renowned University of Edinburgh Medical School in 1829. On August 8, 1833, he joined the British East India Company and was assigned to India’s Bengal province, where he served first as an assistant surgeon in their army, then as Professor of Chemistry at the Medical College of Calin 1891, among others cutta. During this time in India, O’ShaughAnother reason was the invention of the … all of which extolled nessy observed indigenous doctors use modern hypodermic syringe in 1853, which the various benefits – Cannabis extracts, edibles and drinks (such allowed water-soluble drugs to be injected and side effects – of as bhang lassi) to treat various illnesses rather than ingested for faster effects. Since Cannabis medicines. that had confounded doctors back in the Cannabis medicines were not water-soluble, This flood of scientific UK (e.g. tetanus) and resolved to study the they couldn’t be injected and were eventually literature helped usher plant’s medicinal effects scientifically. rejected in favor of other medications that in a new golden age During the mid-1830s, he began adwere (such as opioids). for medical marijuana. ministering Cannabis compounds to every Aside from these practical concerns, For the first time in kind of animal he could get his hands on though, there was also the politics: A drastic 1850, Cannabis was – from domestic pets like mice, rabbits, shift in social attitudes towards Cannabis listed as a recognized cats and dogs, to livestock like pigs, cows, occurred during the early 20th century treatment in the United sheep, goats and horses, to various fish thanks to prohibitionist propaganda States Pharmacopoeia, and birds. After establishing the subfrom yellow journalists and the newlyand four years later, in stance’s relative safety, he graduated his appointed drug czar Harry Anslinger, the U.S. Dispensatory – experiments to human subjects (including who – by using its Mexican name Parke-Davis catalog featuring “American officially legitimizing it as himself). Over the course of his investiga“marijuana” rather than the familiar Cannabis” from 1935. a medicine by the state. tions, he concluded that Cannabis Cannabis or hemp – roused widespread Between 1842 and 1937, “Cannabis Indica” medicines were effective against a condemnation of the plant. Though the or “Indian Hemp” became the third most used wide array of conditions, including public at large didn’t realize that the compound (after alcohol and opium) in most muscle spasms, migraines, rabies, “evil Mexican weed” was the same Antique Cannabis so-called “patent medicines” – all of which, rheumatism, insomnia, epilepsy, drug that was already in their favorite Indica extract bottle thanks to the Pure Food and Drug Act of depression and tetanus. He also medications, the medical community from Eli Lilly. 1906, were required to list those ingredients as found hemp tinctures specifically to sure did. When Anslinger’s Marihuana “poison.” By the 1930s, over 2,000 Cannabe highly effective as an analgesic Tax Act was introduced in Congress in May bis medicines were being produced by nearly and anticonvulsant. 1937, the American Medical Association was 300 pharmaceutical companies, including In 1839, after years of study, among those who outspokenly opposed it. In major players like Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, O’Shaughnessy released his results his testimony to Congress, AMA member/lawyer Parke-Davis and Eli Lilly. In fact, in the late through the Medical and Physical Dr. William Creighton Woodward challenged 1890s, Eli Lilly and Parke-Davis even partnered Society of Calcutta – a comprethe bill’s use of the term “marijuana” and its to breed their own strain called “Cannabis hensive 40-page report entitled assertions of the drug’s links to addiction and Americana,” which Parke-Davis later sold in “On the Preparations of the Indian crime. He also explained their catalogs. Cannabis remedies were even Hemp, or Gunjah (Cannabis Inthat the law would place offered in the Sears-Roebuck catalog and dica): Their Effects on the Animal an unjust financial burden advertised in prominent publications like Vanity System in Health, and their Utility in on the medical community Fair and the Chicago Tribune. Cannabis had the Treatment of Tetanus and other and severely hinder any become the top-recommended treatment for Convulsive Diseases.” Three years further research into over 100 different ailments—with its flowers, later, he returned to England with the medical potential of Illustration of O’Shaughnessy hash, tinctures and tonics sold at nearly every a significant amount of Cannabis Cannabis. Woodward at work in the lab. corner drugstore and apothecary in America. and its various preparations, which proposed instead that he eagerly shared – along with his Cannabis could simply DISFAVOR & DECLINE research – with British pharmacists and physicians. be added to the Harrison So why did Cannabis medicines suddenly fall In 1843, O’Shaughnessy’s findings were published in LonNarcotics Act of 1914, Dr. William Creighton out of favor and disappear for over half a don’s “Provincial Medical Journal and Retrospect of the Medical which would have Woodward century? One reason was volatility. Cannabis Sciences” and were received as a revelation. Within a few years, regulated and taxed medicines had short shelf lives, their dosage pharmacists all across Europe were offering their customers it more reasonably. But despite his sensible was difficult to standardize, and patients’ Cannabis remedies for numerous ailments. Queen Victoria objections, Congress nevertheless passed the reactions to them were unpredictable due herself reportedly consumed a Cannabis tincture to ease her law – essentially ending the study and use of to variations in the potency and chemical menstrual pains after it was recommended by her physician Sir medicinal Cannabis in America. compositions of the plants. When new Robert Russell. Indeed, O’Shaughnessy’s work would inspire Five years later, Cannabis was removed from synthetic, single-agent drugs with more stable half a century of new medical research into Cannabis. the U.S. Pharmacopoeia. It wouldn’t be until chemical compounds, longer shelf lives and the passage of California’s Compassionate more precise dosing methods (such as aspirin THE GOLDEN AGE Care Act in 1996 – over 50 years later – that and opiates) were developed, Cannabis meds In his classic “Marihuana Reconsidered” (1971), Dr. Lester Grinthe medical use of Cannabis would once fell out of favor with medical professionals. spoon notes: “Between 1839 and 1900, more than one hunagain be recognized by U.S. law. dred articles appeared in medical journals describing the medicinal properties of the plant.” These published pieces included For more on medicinal cannabis history, listen to Episode #18 the first U.S. government-funded study by Dr. R.R. M’Meens’ of our podcast at worldofcannabis.museum/cannthropology. Committee on Cannabis Indica in 1860, as well as papers by H.A. Hare in 1887, J.R. Reynolds in 1890, and Dr. J.B. 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