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What Are Heirloom Cannabis Strains?

Marijuana Seeds NL

Some notable examples include Thai, Durban Poison , Lamb’s Bread (Sativas) as well as Hindu Kush , Afghani , and Mazar I Sharif (Indicas). Sativas from Thailand grew very well in Hawaii due to the similar equatorial/tropical climate and the rich, fertile soil. The naming history for Sativa varieties is a little different.

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6 Historical Facts About Medical Marijuana

Leaf Science

The name ‘indica’ refers to Indian cannabis. The name Cannabis indica was originally thought up by a French biologist in 1785. European hemp was mostly used for agricultural purposes and was known at the time as Cannabis sativa. Cannabis was listed in the United States Pharmacopeia from 1851 until 1941.

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What’s the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana CBD Oil?

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As Leafly summarizes: Cannabis refers to a genus of plants which has three species: indica, sativa, and ruderalis. Hemp is a sativa species, while cannabis can be sativa, indica, or ruderalis. The United States government set the definition of hemp as a a Cannabis sativa L. or less THC.

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Jack Herer Cannabis Strain Review

Miss Marijuana

This sativa/indica hybrid is a fantastic daytime strain that both new and veteran cannabis users enjoy for both medical and recreational purposes. Sativa/indica hybrid. Most of the phenotypes are sativa-dominant: 55% Sativa, 45% Indica. Jack Herer strain at a glance. To sum it up: Jack Herer review.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

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The spread of the cannabis plant first started in China, where hemp – one of the varieties of the cannabis plant – was grown as an agricultural crop because of its high protein, seeds, oil, and fiber properties. The cannabis plant consists of two basic species, Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica. Cannabis Sativa.

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Washington State Might Modify its Cannabis Policies

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It also helps facilitate knowledge and a deeper understanding of cannabis instead of leaving the responsibility to unknowing budtenders who can only ask if you’re looking for an indica or sativa or just points you to the most potent products available. A Commission for Cannabis? Social Equity. Social equity is another key topic.

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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis contains three species: Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Hybrid. Back then, hemp, a species of the cannabis sativa plant, was cultivated as an agricultural crop and reaped for its oils, fiber used fiber for ropes and clothes, and high-protein seeds. The history of cannabis in medicine.

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