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Hemp and Ancient India

Among many early civilizations that grew and used hemp for many reasons, India is another example of an ancient culture that placed a very high value on it. The Ancient Indians used hemp for medicine and called it “bhang”. They used it to treat a variety of conditions including pain, insomnia, gastrointestinal issues, and headaches. It was specifically used to treat dysentery, an inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon and intestines. The Ancient Indians knew that the plant could be used...

Distraction, Mood and Memory: Good Medicine for Pain

While there are many coping mechanisms one can engage in when life is tough to handle, distraction has been shown to be effective in helping people effectively deal with depression. Interestingly, distraction has also been shown to be effective at managing and reducing physical pain. When one takes his or her mind off pain for a while, it may seem less bothersome. Either self-distraction or forced distraction can both be effective at alleviating pain. This is especially true for those...

Is CBD Psychoactive or Not?

One of the most common errors made concerning CBD, or cannabidiol, is that it is not psychoactive. Declaring it non-psychoactive helps to distance it from THC or tetrahydrocannabinol, the molecule that has very psychoactive effects on the brain and produces a high or euphoric effect. Also, if CBD is considered non-psychoactive, most people would assume that it is safer than THC. But the truth is that CBD is psychoactive and has well-studied effects on the brain, body and mind. The term...