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What’s in a name? Marijuana, Cannabis, and Hemp

Americans for Safe Access

As with all things involving social controversy, dispute over what to properly call the plant known by the botanical name Cannabis Sativa L. are marijuana, cannabis, and hemp. Adapted from The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma, and the Patient Experience (Routledge, 2019) by Michelle Newhart and William Dolphin.

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Celtic Hemp

Project CBD

Have you heard of Celtic Hemp? O’Sullivan trace hemp’s prehistoric journey from Asia to Hibernia — now modern-day Ireland. Seeds from crops and rare archeological artifacts provide additional clues attesting to hemp’s intimate relationship with humankind. McPartland and Saoirse E.

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Sativa vs. Indica: What is the Difference and Which is Right for Me?

Leafwell

Indicas and sativas are different types of cannabis plants. Hybrids are plants which are a combination of indicas and sativas. What is Hemp? What is Hemp? This article will help you to understand what the different plants look like, how they are used and what the varieties contribute to the field of medical cannabis.

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8 Things You Didn’t Know Could Be Made From Hemp

Cannabis Life Network

Hemp is a variety of the cannabis Sativa plant, which is known as a good source of industrial fiber, as well as oils and medicine. CBD products that are slowly entering the mainstream market also come from hemp, and more and more users are vouching for the benefits that they reap from it. To take […].

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Hemp Oil: A Nutrient-Rich Tonic for Your Skin and Health

Medical Marijuana Pages

Hemp oil, A Nutrient-Rich Tonic for Your Skin and Health. Sourced from the seeds of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa), is gaining popularity for its impressive health and skincare benefits. Unlike CBD oil, which is extracted from the plant’s leaves, flowers, and stalks, hemp oil is produced by cold-pressing the.

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What’s the difference between marijuana and hemp?

Cannabis Life Network

You’ve probably seen a variety of products containing hemp being advertised and sold in regular stores, but never products containing marijuana. Although they are both from the cannabis family, there are important differences between marijuana and hemp that you should know. What is Hemp? percent […].

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The Curious Case of Cannabis Sativa

Leaf Science

To start, we could always plant the industrial hemp variety, being non-intoxicating it would be easier to convince cannabis conservatives. Those looking for peace of mind can get licenses to grow hemp for now. The post The Curious Case of Cannabis Sativa appeared first on Leaf Science. Wonder plant hiding in plain sight.

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