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The History of Cannabis Prohibition in the United States and Its Impact on Society. As the owner of BC Seeds, I feel it's important to examine the history of cannabis prohibition in the United States and how it has impacted society. It really blew my fuse when the government made cannabis out to be the devil. Cannabis was both demonized and criminalized, leading to significant problems in society and politics. Top 5 Problems Caused by Cannabis Prohibition: Increased Incarceration Rates Racial Injustice Limited Access to Medicinal Benefits Increased Black Market Activity Loss of Tax Revenue Increased Incarceration Rates Prohibition led...

Uighur Weed has been around for centuries. Excavations at a 2,700-year-old cemetery in Western China have provided a fascinating glimpse into the history of cannabis use in the region. Archaeologists uncovered nearly two pounds of well-preserved cannabis in the burial sites of individuals believed to have been Uighur Weed Shamans. The discovery was made in 2008, when researchers were excavating a series of tombs at the Jirzankal Cemetery in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China. Chemical analysis of the plant material confirmed that it was cannabis, and radiocarbon dating suggested that it was from around 500 BCE. Now that...

Ancient Chinese cannabis use proof. Here are some of the archaeological discoveries related to cannabis that have been made in the past. I find it funny that the Chinese were the oldest humans historically to use cannabis yet today they have made it very illegal. Almost no one in China smokes cannabis compared to the West. The Ancient Roots of Cannabis Use: Discovery of Residue in Chinese Burial Sites from 2500 BCE The discovery of cannabis residue in ancient Chinese burial sites dating back to 2500 BCE is a significant find that sheds new light on the history of cannabis...

Cannabis meditation and the role of cannabis in spirituality practices. The potential benefits and drawbacks of cannabis for cancer. As a seed breeder and experienced shaman in Canada, I have seen the positive effects of cannabis on spiritual and meditation practices. Cannabis has been used for thousands of years by different cultures around the world, and its use continues to grow in Canada, the United States, and other parts of the world. Below, I discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using cannabis for people newly diagnosed with cancer. Learn how to use cannabis for spirituality and meditation, as well as...

Cannabis helps sleep apnea, there's no doubt in my mind. There is also some evidence to suggest that cannabis may help improve sleep in individuals with sleep apnea, a condition characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea can lead to daytime fatigue, cognitive impairment, and other health problems. THC helps sleep apnea One study published in the journal Sleep in 2013 found that dronabinol, a synthetic form of THC (the main psychoactive compound in cannabis), reduced the severity of sleep apnea in a small group of participants. Another study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine in...