22.Cannabis for Practical Herbalists

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Cannabis has been touted as a panacea–good for just about anything that ails you. Although that claim seems far fetched, the truth is Cannabis is a versatile and potent herbal medicine. Today, on the eve of Recreational Cannabis going legal in our home state of Oregon, we’re talking about a few practical uses for this semi-outlawed plant.

HERBS WE DISCUSSED:

HERBS IN THE NEWS

We discussed an article published on June 26, 2015, on Grist.org, by Ana Sofia Knauf entitled “Americans Spent $18.8 Million in Food Stamps at Farmers Markets Last Year.”

Articles we referenced:

SNAP Benefit Redemptions through Farmers and Farmers Markets Show Sharp Increase
USDA official notes positive impact on individuals and communities when local farmers markets provide fresh fruits and vegetables to SNAP participants,” Release number 0188.15

HERBAL 101

Herbalists use a variety of terms to describe the properties of herbs. We discussed refrigerant herbs.

Resources we cited:

 

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Candace Hunter, Sue Sierralupe and Patrick Hunter have been working together as the Practical Herbalist/Real Herbalism Radio team for many years. They have published 10 books which are available in Kindle form.
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Candace Hunter

Candace Hunter is a self-taught herbalist and artist who never, ever practices on guinea pigs in part because her family and friends are generally up to the job. She is co-author of The Practical Herbalist's Herbal Folio series and author of Herbalism for the Zombie Apocalypse. She edits The Practical Herbalist website and Practical Herbalist Press publications. She has also recently entered into the field of podcasting with reckless abandon. Listen to her on Real Herbalism Radio today, see her work at CandaceHunter.com, or find her on Facebook at Candace Hunter Creations.

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