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= Cannabis = | |||
[[File:Cannabis indica.jpg|thumb|right|360px|A lovely female [[w:Cannabis indica|Cannabis indica]] plants. These are often good for pain relief producing a nice body stone.]] | [[File:Cannabis indica.jpg|thumb|right|360px|A lovely female [[w:Cannabis indica|Cannabis indica]] plants. These are often good for pain relief producing a nice body stone.]] | ||
[[File:Cannabis sativa 001.JPG|thumb|right|360px|Male [[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]] plants in late flowering stages.]] | [[File:Cannabis sativa 001.JPG|thumb|right|360px|Male [[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]] plants in late flowering stages.]] | ||
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[[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]] and [[w:Cannabis indica|Cannabis indica]] are the main cannabis variants though most strains are mixes of these. A third cannabis line is the [[w:Cannabis ruderalis|Cannabis ruderalis]], a rugged nothern cannabis that has adapted to flower even under northern long summer days. | [[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]] and [[w:Cannabis indica|Cannabis indica]] are the main cannabis variants though most strains are mixes of these. A third cannabis line is the [[w:Cannabis ruderalis|Cannabis ruderalis]], a rugged nothern cannabis that has adapted to flower even under northern long summer days. | ||
== | == The endocannabinoid receptors == | ||
''' Main article in wikipedia [[w:Endocannabinoid system|Endocannabinoid system]]''' | ''' Main article in wikipedia [[w:Endocannabinoid system|Endocannabinoid system]]''' | ||
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Cannabis can be applied to treat a wide assortment of illnesses. In this case it is called [[w:medical cannabis|medical cannabis]]. | Cannabis can be applied to treat a wide assortment of illnesses. In this case it is called [[w:medical cannabis|medical cannabis]]. | ||
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Research has been held back by arcane laws even as cannabis is the oldest medicine known to man and it should be gladly appreciated and not outlawed because of big pharma interests. | Research has been held back by arcane laws even as cannabis is the oldest medicine known to man and it should be gladly appreciated and not outlawed because of big pharma interests. | ||
== Pain treatment == | == Pain treatment with cannabis == | ||
{{Q|You just don't feel like thinking about the pain.|Apotheker [[User:Jukeboksi|Jukeboksi]]|somatic pain relief with cannabis}} | {{Q|You just don't feel like thinking about the pain.|Apotheker [[User:Jukeboksi|Jukeboksi]]|somatic pain relief with cannabis}} | ||
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Cannabis is anti-inflammatory which helps relieve some of the pain. | Cannabis is anti-inflammatory which helps relieve some of the pain. | ||
== Epilepsy == | == Epilepsy and cannabis == | ||
[[File:FullExtractCannabisOil.jpg|thumb|right|420px|Full extract cannabis oil in a syringe for easy dosing and travel is usually administered in drops to the gums or under the tongue.]] | [[File:FullExtractCannabisOil.jpg|thumb|right|420px|Full extract cannabis oil in a syringe for easy dosing and travel is usually administered in drops to the gums or under the tongue.]] | ||
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* http://sorendreier.com/boy-with-100-seizures-a-day-now-has-none-after-taking-cannabis-oil/ | * http://sorendreier.com/boy-with-100-seizures-a-day-now-has-none-after-taking-cannabis-oil/ | ||
== Asthma == | == Asthma and cannabis == | ||
* http://herb.co/2017/01/11/cannabis-asthama/ | * http://herb.co/2017/01/11/cannabis-asthama/ | ||
== Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis == | == Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and cannabis == | ||
Cannabis helps with [[w:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]] (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's disease and motor neurone disease (MND). | Cannabis helps with [[w:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]] (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's disease and motor neurone disease (MND). | ||
* http://herb.co/2017/02/01/cannabis-lou-gehrigs-disease-als/ | * http://herb.co/2017/02/01/cannabis-lou-gehrigs-disease-als/ | ||
== Autoimmune diseases == | == Autoimmune diseases and cannabis == | ||
Cannabis helps with many [[w:autoimmune disease|autoimmune disease]]s. | Cannabis helps with many [[w:autoimmune disease|autoimmune disease]]s. | ||
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* http://herb.co/2016/10/04/autoimmune-diseases/ | * http://herb.co/2016/10/04/autoimmune-diseases/ | ||
=== Rheumatoid arthritis === | === Rheumatoid arthritis and cannabis === | ||
Cannabis helps with [[w:Rheumatoid arthritis|Rheumatoid arthritis]]. | Cannabis helps with [[w:Rheumatoid arthritis|Rheumatoid arthritis]]. | ||
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* http://herb.co/2016/08/06/arthritis-pain-inflammation/ | * http://herb.co/2016/08/06/arthritis-pain-inflammation/ | ||
=== Lupus === | === Lupus and cannabis === | ||
Cannabis helps with [[w:Systemic lupus erythematosus|Systemic lupus erythematosus]] | Cannabis helps with [[w:Systemic lupus erythematosus|Systemic lupus erythematosus]] | ||
* http://herb.co/2016/05/15/cannabis-vs-lupus/ | * http://herb.co/2016/05/15/cannabis-vs-lupus/ | ||
=== Coeliac disease === | === Coeliac disease and cannabis === | ||
Cannabis helps with [[w:Coeliac disease|Coeliac disease]]. | Cannabis helps with [[w:Coeliac disease|Coeliac disease]]. | ||
* http://herb.co/2016/02/12/celiac-disease-and-cannabis/ | * http://herb.co/2016/02/12/celiac-disease-and-cannabis/ | ||
=== Psoriasis === | === Psoriasis and cannabis === | ||
Cannabis helps with [[w:Psoriasis|Psoriasis]] when applied externally. | Cannabis helps with [[w:Psoriasis|Psoriasis]] when applied externally. | ||
* http://herb.co/2016/05/28/skin-deep-psoriasis/ | * http://herb.co/2016/05/28/skin-deep-psoriasis/ | ||
=== Type 1 diabetes === | === Type 1 diabetes and cannabis === | ||
* http://herb.co/2015/11/17/marijuana-and-diabetes/ | * http://herb.co/2015/11/17/marijuana-and-diabetes/ | ||
=== Multiple sclerosis === | === Multiple sclerosis and cannabis === | ||
Cannabis is very good against [[w:Multiple sclerosis|Multiple sclerosis]]. | Cannabis is very good against [[w:Multiple sclerosis|Multiple sclerosis]]. | ||
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== Cancers == | == Cancers and cannabis == | ||
Internet is rife with stories about winning the battle against cancer with the help of phytocannabinoids. What does the science say? | Internet is rife with stories about winning the battle against cancer with the help of phytocannabinoids. What does the science say? | ||
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W53Z33Vk5T8 Dr. Cristina Sanchez lecture in Australia] (no slideshow shots, sorry) | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W53Z33Vk5T8 Dr. Cristina Sanchez lecture in Australia] (no slideshow shots, sorry) | ||
=== Leukemia === | === Leukemia and cannabis === | ||
There are 2 main types of Leukemia: | There are 2 main types of Leukemia: | ||
* [[w:Myeloid leukemia|Myeloid leukemia]] (of the bone marrow) | * [[w:Myeloid leukemia|Myeloid leukemia]] (of the bone marrow) | ||
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* http://www.healthmj.com/cancer/donavon-vizina-on-treating-acute-myeloid-leukemia-with-cannabis-oil/ | * http://www.healthmj.com/cancer/donavon-vizina-on-treating-acute-myeloid-leukemia-with-cannabis-oil/ | ||
=== Prostate cancer === | === Prostate cancer and cannabis === | ||
Cannabis helps with [[w:prostate cancer|prostate cancer]]. | Cannabis helps with [[w:prostate cancer|prostate cancer]]. | ||
* herb.co/2017/01/13/prostate-cancer-cannabis/ | * herb.co/2017/01/13/prostate-cancer-cannabis/ | ||
=== Brain cancer === | === Brain cancer and cannabis === | ||
* https://herb.co/2016/07/01/cannabis-treat-brain-cancer/ | * https://herb.co/2016/07/01/cannabis-treat-brain-cancer/ | ||
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= Treating non-somatic issues = | == Treating non-somatic issues with cannabis == | ||
Cannabis can help with various non-somatic problems such as psychiatry, depression and [[w:PTSD|PTSD]]. | Cannabis can help with various non-somatic problems such as psychiatry, depression and [[w:PTSD|PTSD]]. | ||
== PTSD == | == PTSD and cannabis == | ||
* https://www.leafly.com/news/health/cannabis-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd | * https://www.leafly.com/news/health/cannabis-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd | ||
== External links == | == External links about cannabis as medicine == | ||
* http://www.calgarycmmc.com/ a large compendium on medical cannabis sorted alphabetically by ailment. | * http://www.calgarycmmc.com/ a large compendium on medical cannabis sorted alphabetically by ailment. | ||
* http://www.encod.org/info/700-MEDICINAL-USES-OF-CANNABIS.html | * http://www.encod.org/info/700-MEDICINAL-USES-OF-CANNABIS.html | ||
* http://expand-your-consciousness.com/100-scientific-studies-agree-cannabis-annihilates-cancer/ about 100 nig.gov studies linked some cases briefly described. | * http://expand-your-consciousness.com/100-scientific-studies-agree-cannabis-annihilates-cancer/ about 100 nig.gov studies linked some cases briefly described. | ||
== Literature == | == Literature about cannabis as a medicine == | ||
* [https://www.nap.edu/read/9586/chapter/1 MARIJUANA AS MEDICINE? The Science Beyond the Controversy], a book published in 2000 that you can read on-line from The National Academies Press . | * [https://www.nap.edu/read/9586/chapter/1 MARIJUANA AS MEDICINE? The Science Beyond the Controversy], a book published in 2000 that you can read on-line from The National Academies Press . | ||
= References = | |||
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