History of Marijuana Marijuana, also known as cannabis, pot or weed has an extensive history of human use. In ancient cultures, plants were not used for its hallucinogenic effects rather as herbal medication. Cannabis cultivation in North America dates back to the early colonists. Cannabis or hemp plants originally evolved in Central Asia. It was […]
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Medical Uses of Marijuana Before going through the medical benefits, we must look at what cannabinoids – compounds that around found in weed. Most notably Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol which you can read more about here. 113 distinct cannabinoids have been discovered and isolated thus far. Marijuana today is more than just used to achieve euphoria or […]