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Missouri Bans Cannaboids not within their Cannabis Regulation to prepare for Schedule III.

With straight up lies, Missouri sets up cannabis for roll into Schedule III – When it becomes Pharmacy ONLY Cannabis. Missouri will declare (Again) they already have a Handle on it. Cannabis is NOT legal, only Regulated. We need to fight for it to be legal as its SAFE. It’s NOT Toxic, but too many out there pretend it is so the Government can tell you how to handle a vegetable, and flower they call a deadly toxic drug.

“Consumption of psychoactive cannabis products puts individuals at risk for poisoning, unintended intoxication, contaminants and byproduct effects on the body, impaired driving, and more.”

https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-announces-executive-order-24-10-prohibiting-sale-unregulated

“Marijuana” Recheduling Imminent? Lets See?

There’s another set of whispers again that they may “imminently” reschedule Marijuana. Is Cannabis reform coming? Not that they did it last time. It would be nice if it’s not just another denial of the use of Cannabis as Medicine. The United States Government has Patent – 6,630,507 that shows they know Cannabis deserves more than Schedule 1 (NO USE). Though they always go in circles saying “it needs to be studied more.” When it’s one of Mankind’s oldest crops and medicines… (Check Emperor Wears No Clothes by Jack Herer for all the details – Emperor – JackHerer.com)

So far we’ve only come across silly ideas of Regulation of Cannabis. I’ll skip the rants today on where we SHOULD go, but that information is here.

What’s a rescheduling of marijuana going to do? At another schedule, it’s still ONLY going to be by a doctor’s permission and controlled. In my study, the only reasonable thing that changes is the legality of use. Cannabis will be able to be banked, as if you don’t know it’s generally illegal to store money for what the federal government considers illegal drugs. So, they are forced to deal with cash.

Reschedule won’t help… We need Cannabis Reform. Dig further with Marijuana Movement’s details.

See it discussed by – Marijuana Movement – Marijuana Rescheduling Announcement Coming ‘Very Soon,’ As Early As This Week, Opposition Group Says – Marijuana Moment

read more on this subject, is it even more crazy than we expect? are secret agents involved?
Cannabis Rescheduling Update: Is a ‘Notoriously Secretive Agency’ Now Involved? – Cannabis Business Times

Psychedelic Churches and Outlaw Churches

In my search on cannabis discussions and study of cannabis faithful I ran into Mike Marinacci who has been doing studies the same and has a book he wrote Psychedelic Cults and Outlaw Churches: LSD, Cannabis, and Spiritual Sacraments in Underground America – He wrote this book which includes some churches I am affiliated with such a THCMinistries and The Healing Church. He describes and walks though rituals, pratices and their legal battles.

He also was in a Talk about it a Harvard this year as well.

https://youtu.be/GgJqldZJInw?si=KHKIKbpG5_5PQvOg&t=3135

Missouri Bill to put all cannabis products in DHHS Hands.



Republican State Representative Kurtis Gregory from Marshall, Missouri, has introduced a bill to regulate the sale of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products. The products, which are used to give people a high, are derived from hemp and are legal under federal law. While some stores and vendors have imposed age restrictions of 21 and up, there is no state or federal regulation of these products. Gregory’s bill would task the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services with regulating these products and require the products to be sold at DHSS-licensed dispensaries. While critics worry that regulating the industry under the umbrella of DHSS would create a “marijuana monopoly”, Gregory’s bill is gaining support from many quarters, including delta-8 businesses, law enforcement, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The bill itself locks down “any intoxicating” cannaboid and makes it so it’s ONLY able to be sold in Cannabis Dispensaries. This will harm the Hemp Industry for sure. If you notice, dispensaries are already selling “Hemp” products as well, high in THC-A but low in THC 9 – the regulated content. You maybe just buying all your hemp products at the Missouri regulated shops in this case.

You can see whole bill on MO’s site – Missouri House of Representatives – Bill Information for HB1328 (mo.gov)
Original Reporting Source for more – Missouri lawmakers take aim at unregulated ‘delta-8 THC’ hemp products • Missouri Independent

10 Mind-Blowing 🤯 Cannabis Facts!

The cannabis experience can be Mindblowing!

Here are ten verified and mind-blowing facts about cannabis with credible sources to support them:

  1. The oldest recorded use of cannabis dates back to 2727 BC in ancient China when Emperor Shennong used it for medicinal purposes. [1]
  2. Cannabis plants can absorb toxic metals from soil and water, making them useful for environmental clean-up efforts. [2]
  3. THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, was first isolated and synthesized in 1964 by Israeli scientists Dr. Raphael Mechoulam and Dr. Yechiel Gaoni. [3]
  4. Cannabis is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States, with sales reaching $17.5 billion in 2020. [4]
  5. The human body naturally produces its own cannabinoids, called endocannabinoids, which play a role in regulating pain, mood, appetite, and other functions. [5]
  6. Cannabis can affect men and women differently, with some studies suggesting that women may be more sensitive to its pain-relieving effects. [6]
  7. Cannabis can increase heart rate for up to three hours after consumption, putting individuals with heart conditions at higher risk. [7]
  8. In 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to fully legalize cannabis for recreational use. [8]
  9. The first recorded use of the word “marijuana” in the United States was in a 1930s propaganda campaign to demonize the drug and associate it with Mexican immigrants. [9]
  10. Cannabis can help alleviate symptoms of a variety of medical conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis. [10]

Sources:

  1. “The Origins and History of Cannabis.” PBS.org, Public Broadcasting Service, 20 Apr. 2017, www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/dope/etc/cron.html.
  2. “Cannabis and the Environment.” Leafly, 5 June 2019, www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/cannabis-and-the-environment.
  3. “How Israeli Researchers Discovered the Human Endocannabinoid System and Decided to Test It with Cannabis.” CannaTech News, 28 Aug. 2017, www.canna-tech.co/how-israeli-researchers-discovered-the-human-endocannabinoid-system-and-decided-to-test-it-with-cannabis/.
  4. “State of the Legal Cannabis Markets Report.” Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics, 2021.
  5. “Endocannabinoids.” National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, 28 Jan. 2021, www.nccih.nih.gov/health/endocannabinoids.
  6. Cooper, Ziva D., and Rebecca M. Craft. “Sex-Dependent Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: A Translational Perspective.” Neuropsychopharmacology, vol. 45, no. 1, 2019, pp. 108–124., doi:10.1038/s41386-019-0382-0.
  7. “Marijuana and Heart Health.” American Heart Association, 9 Feb. 2021, www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/medical-conditions/marijuana-and-heart-health.
  8. “Uruguay Becomes First Country to Legalize Marijuana Trade.” BBC News, 11 Dec. 2013, www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-25328671.
  9. “Why Did America Just Drop the ‘Marijuana’ from Its Vocabulary?” Quartz, 3 Mar. 2017, qz.com/919482/why-did

Choosing the Best Cannabis Strain for Your Medical Condition

When considering using cannabis for medical/health purposes, it’s important to choose the right strain for your particular condition. Different cannabis strains have different chemical compositions, and these chemicals can have varying effects on the body. In this post, we’ll go over some tips on how to choose the best cannabis strain for your conditions.

  1. Determine the Symptoms You Want to Treat

The first step in choosing a cannabis strain for your medical condition is to determine which symptoms you want to treat. Different strains can have different effects on the body, so it’s important to choose a strain that targets your specific symptoms. For example, if you’re looking to alleviate pain, strains high in THC and CBD may be more effective.

  1. Research the Different Strains

Once you’ve determined which symptoms you want to target, it’s time to do some research on the different strains available. There are many different cannabis strains out there, each with its own unique chemical composition and set of effects. Some popular strains include:

  • Indica: This strain is known for its relaxing and sedative effects, and is often used to alleviate pain and promote sleep.
  • Sativa: This strain is known for its uplifting and energizing effects, and is often used to treat depression and anxiety.
  • Hybrid: This strain is a combination of both indica and sativa, and can provide a balanced effect depending on the specific strain.

Terpenes –
These can differ per strain and really help as well.
Cannabis terpenes are aromatic compounds found in the essential oils of the cannabis plant. They are responsible for the plant’s distinct aroma and flavor, and also have potential health benefits. Terpenes have been shown to interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which regulates a wide range of physiological functions, including mood, pain, and appetite. Different cannabis strains contain different terpenes, and choosing the right strain for your medical condition can help you maximize the potential health benefits of cannabis.

A local dispo has some examples of terpenes on their walls:

  1. Consider the THC and CBD Levels

One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a cannabis strain is the THC and CBD levels. THC is the psychoactive component in cannabis that produces the “high,” while CBD is a non-psychoactive component that has been shown to have a variety of medical benefits. Strains high in THC may be more effective for certain conditions, such as pain relief, while strains high in CBD may be more effective for conditions such as epilepsy or anxiety.

  1. Look for Third-Party Lab Testing

When choosing a cannabis strain, it’s important to look for third-party lab testing results. This will ensure that the strain has been tested for purity and potency, and that the chemical composition is accurate. Without third-party lab testing, it’s difficult to know exactly what you’re getting, which can be dangerous for medical use.

  1. Consult with a Medical Professional

Finally, it’s important to consult with a medical professional before using cannabis for medical purposes. A medical professional can help you determine which strain is best for your specific condition, and can provide guidance on dosage and other important considerations.

In conclusion, choosing the right cannabis strain for your medical condition requires careful consideration of your symptoms, research on different strains, an understanding of THC and CBD levels, third-party lab testing, and consultation with a medical professional. By following these tips, you can ensure that you’re using the best cannabis strain for your specific needs.

6. There are now more cannabis to consider…

Talk to the local tender at the dispensary as there is a wide range cannaboid options now check out this chart for some examples!

Help deciding how much to take here’s some more tips –
THC Dosage: How to find the right THC mg for you | Weedmaps

Columbia SC police are cracking down on hemp, delta-8 sales | The State

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article272296383.html

I find it very important to call out news like this. Hemp is supposed to be ‘legal’ but in many places it’s ONLY ‘legal’ with specific authorization from the state. The war on cannabis keeps going. Cannabis is a super food and medicine, it’s “safe” pretending it has a “dangerous” ‘Marijuana’ ‘cousin’ is totally trash. All cannabis we use these days is part of Cannabis Sativa L. It also causes NO deaths and is a super food. Yet we keep allowing our governing bodies to continue to push these horrible laws… Speak out tell your reps, speak up in your areas!

Missourians NEED to VOTE “NO” – On Recreational Marijuana – Amendment 3

Amendment 3 to make Marijuana Recreational is on the ballot. Sadly many will see it as a great thing and “Making Cannabis legal” it does NOT do such a thing. It really just shuffles prohibition around so adults can “legally” carry more. No protections if you get up and drive the next day or month! The THC will still be in your blood when you get in an accident, and it will go towards you – even if not your fault. No considerations of that are taken in.

This regulation really only goes to assist in the moving the Cannabis profits to a system they can try and regulate.

Expunging past offenses get us NO WHERE as it only moves your offenses to a system “physically and electronically segregated“!

Costs on cannabis go up, taxed to add 6% more and another 3% if the locality it’s in wants in too.

Punishment for having this SAFE plant get added – it is safe as FOOD, in fact, is a superfood! Even though maybe medical necessary and is safe penalties get ADDED! – “Purposefully possessing amounts in excess of twice the legal limit shall be punishable by imprisonment of up to one year and a fine of up to two thousand dollars as an infraction under applicable law.”

Another makes a fine for making concentrate in your home! What if this is medically needed? You’ll have to not DIY and take it commercial instead! “$1000 FINE FOR PRODUCING CONCENTRATES IN YOUR HOME

This isn’t real legalization, its a total shift for the dispensary business and NOT in favor of the cannabis consumer. A Fellow advocate breaks it down much better detail and links to the details of the law he made for the state. We need to free cannabis, restore it back to the time before 1937 when it was a free commodity.

https://cannabispatientnetwork.com/industry-building-for-dummies-legal-missouri-2022

Why the Right to Grow Your Own
Medical Cannabis Must Be
Protected from “Tax, Regulate and Control” State Models

{by Bruce Cain}

I’ve been juicing kale, hemp seed, hemp oil etc. for about a year now… using my Vita-mix blender. For someone that doesn’t do much cooking it has been great. So a few weeks back added a gram of Cannabis to my daily smoothies and found that felt very energized though their were no psychotropic effects. I did this little experiment because have been reading that the raw form of THC, THCA, may have all sorts of wonderful effects on our health. So while would like to continue this can’t. Why? Because a gram of Cannabis costs about 7 to 10 dollars per gram and just don’t have $3,650 extra dollars a year to make this part of my daily diet.

Before go to far let me make clear that that my decades of activism, for the right of adults to use Cannabis (e.g., Marijuana), has NEVER been predicated on it’s Medical use. And before 1900 most American would have agreed with that statement. It was not until the Harrison Narcotics Act (1914, I believe) that their was any prohibition of opioid use. It was not until 1918 that we prohibited alcohol and that was rescinded in 1932. Cannabis was prohibited at the Federal Level.

As far as l’m concerned we all have the inalienable right, as adults, to alter our state of consciousness: whether that be through alcohol, Cannabis, or entheogens such as LSD, Peyote, Psilocybin or even DMT. And even if you don’t agree with that statement, surely you will admit that a 100 years drug prohibition is a failed policy that has destroyed both entire communities and millions of individual lives.

Having said that I also agree with fellow activist Dennis Peron who said: “AlI Cannabis use is Medical use.” As far as I’m concerned getting “high” is, in fact, medical use. So let me briefly summarize the history of the medical use of Cannabis. A very short history of the Medical use of Cannabis


* The Medical use of Cannabis goes back many thousands of years and was used by numerous cultures during that period of time. And the conditions treated by Cannabis were recorded in the Medical Codices of these said cultures. * As Cannabis (Marijuana) went mainstream, during the Hippie Era of the 1960’s, it was widely acknowledged as a safe way to relieve stress and other medical conditions.


* The growing understanding of how Cannabis ameliorated the symptoms of Glaucoma, Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis etc. led to the passage of the first Medical Marijuana lnitiative (Prop215, CA) in November of 1996.

* In 2003 Rick Simpson successfully cured basal cell carcinoma skin cancer by applying THC oil directly on the lesions. Later it was found the RSO (Rick Simpson’s THC oil) could be taken orally and would have profound effects on various forms of cancer and other health conditions. Rick Simpson’s Story: The man who rediscovered the cure for cancer
Lincoln Horsley 10/30/2013

http://www.cureyourowncancer.org/rick-simpson.html

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* In 2010 William Courtney (MD) presented a paper on high dose non-psychoactive dietary uses of THCA at Cannabis Therapeutics in Rhode Island April 2010.

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Origins of Cannabis International Foundation By Dr. William Courtney https://www.cannabisinternational.org/about.php Is Juicing Raw Cannabis the Miracle Health Cure That Some of lts Proponents Believe It to Be? This article also has information on dosing with raw Cannabis.
http://www.alternet.org/personal-health/juicing-raw-cannabis-miracle-health-cure-some-its-proponents-believe-it-be

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Why Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System is so important


The evolution of Medical Marijuana use has also been greatly affected by the discovery of the human Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in 1995. would highly recommend reading the following article and have included some links at the end for your further research. The discovery of the human ECS is probably one of the most important scientific discoveries in the last 10,000 years. Yet in the 12 years, since its discovery, most of our medical schools still don’t even teach about it. “Endocannabinoids” are Cannaboids – substances from the Cannabis plant (THC, THCA, CBD, CBG etc.). – that are produced within (e.g., endo = within) our own human bodies. And the only source of the THC exocannabinoids (e.g., exo outside)
human body… come from the Marijuana plant: Cannabis. And what is even more amazing is that virtually all of the Animal Kingdom – from Fish to Humans – has an Endocannabinoid System! In the simplest of terms a happy ECS brings balance (e.g., homeostatis) to the human body. And with a happy ECS comes improved health.

But to optimize our ECS we need to provide enough Cannabinoid Acids (such as THCA) and Non-Acid Cannabinoids (such as THC). The Cannaboid Acids such as THCA come from ingesting raw Cannabis (whether it be right off the plant or the dried form that is said to be “cured”). The Non-Acid Cannabinoids (such as THc) come from smoking a joint or eating edibles: where the THCA has been cooked to transform it into THC. Please note that this is a very simplistic explanation. There are many Cannabinoids, besides THC, and they all have various effects on our Endocannabinoid System.

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In 1995, Mechoulam’s group discov-red a second major endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol, or “2-AG” that “locks on” to both the CB1 and CB2 receptors. By tracing the metabolic pathways of THC, Scientists stumbled upon a unique and hitherto unknown molecular signaling system that is involved in regulating a broad range of biological functions. Scientists call it “the endocannabinoid system,” after the plant that led to its detection. The name suggests that the plant came first, but in fact, as Dr. John McPartland has explained, this ancient, internal signal system started evolving over 600 million years ago (long before cannabis appeared) when the most complex life form was sponges. The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System http://www.beyondthc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/eCBSystemLee.pdf

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Making sense of Medical Cannabis history Up until Dr. Courtney exposed the beneficial effects of THCA (e.g., Cannabis in its raw form) most medical use was centered on decarboylize Cannabis THC. Decarboxylation is a chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group and releases carbon dioxide (CO2). Upon heating. A9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid decarboxylates to give the psychoactive compound
A9-Tetrahydrocannabinol.


You can read more on Decarboxylation here: Decarboxylation
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decarboxylation When we smoke Cannabis it is the glowing ember that converts THCA to THC via decarboxylation. When we ingest Cannabis the brownies, RSO etc., it is the heating of the THCA the converts the THCA to THC via decarboxylation. If you inhale Cannabis it is THC-Delta9 that is responsible for the psychotropic high as it goes from the lungs, to the bloodstream and to the brain. If you ingest Cannabis your liver converts the THC-Delta9 to THC-Delta10. The “body buzz” you feel from ingesting Cannabis is due to THC-Delta10. Only since 2010 has the case been made for ingesting raw Cannabis (THCA) which has no psychotropic effect. But there are many reasons why you might want to start doing this.

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There is much research to be done on THCA. As things stand now, however, preclinical research has uncovered a wide variety of potential uses for THCA. THCA has demonstrated a wide variety of beneficial effects on the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The endocannabinoid system has been described as the largest neurotransmitter network in the body.
According to one source, THCA has a wider variety of effects on the ECS than both THC and CBD. Some of these roles include anti-spasmodic effects, anticonvulsant effects, anti-insomnia effects, and is reported to be immune supportive. However, there is slightly more substantial evidence that THCA may hold potential in the following areas: Anti-Cancer, Insecticide, Anti-Inflammatory, Neuroprotective antioxidant, Anti-emetic, Analgesic etc. THCA: The Real Reason You Should Be Eating Raw Cannabis
Delilah Butterfield Delilah Butterfield Comments42 11 May, 2017

http://herb.co/201 7/05/11/thca/?utm_content= bufferd00ed&utm_medium=social&utm_source= twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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How much Raw Cannabis (THCA) is required to positively effect you health? When first considered Dr. Courtneys work I found a plethora of articles saying it was sufficient to simply juice 5 to 15 leaves per day. Here is but one example of articles that suggest 10-15 leaves is sufficient, when you will read, it is not. I really have to wonder why this misinformation has not met with more scrutiny: When I first considered Dr. Courtneys work found a plethora of articles saying it was sufficient to simply juice 5 to 15 leaves per day. Here is but one example of articles that suggest 10-15 leaves is sufficient, when you will read, it is not. I really have to wonder why this misinformation has not met with more scrutiny: “In their inspiring short film “Leaf, ” Dr. Courtney and his wife suggest juicing 10 to 20 fresh leaves daily. Proposing a mix of one part cannabis juice with 10 parts carrot juice to counteract the bitterness, he suggests selecting leaves around 70-90 days after sowing,

Educated Cannabinoid Crusaders: Could cannabis be an essential nutrient?”


Educated Cannabinoid Crusaders: Could cannabis be an essential nutrient?
Posted by Owen Smith on May 5, 2014 https://owensmithe.wordpress.com/2014/05/05Jeducated-cannabinoid-crusaders-could-cannabisbe-an-essential-nutrient/
was highly skeptical of this as I have looked at both buds and leaves under a 200 power microscope: the leaves do not have many trichomes: the tiny glass mushroom structures that contain THCA and the other various Cannabinoids. And it turns out my skepticism was warranted:
To determine the cannabinoid content of fan leaves, a prospective juicer sent 30 large leaves from a flowering Omrita Rx plant to the Werc Shop. an analytical lab in Los Angeles, for testing. They were found to contain a combined total of 11.5 milligrams of cannabinoid acids. To ingest 600 mgs of cannabinoids, by this measure, one would need to juice more than 1,500 leaves every day and/or a significant amount of bud.

http://www.alternet.org/personal-health/juicing-raw-cannabis-miracle-health-cure-some-its-proponents-believe-it-be

Finally the other day I found some actual documentation on dosage:
*”Dr. William Courtney recommends that patients juice 15 leaves, and 2 large (2 to 4 inches long) raw buds per day.”
https://www.medicaljane.com/category/cannabis-classroom/consuming-cannabis/juicing/#introduction-to-juicing-cannabis * Courtney recommends “expanding our use of cannabis from the 10-milligram psychoactive THC dose to the 600-to-1000 milligram dietary dose.” Suddenly it all made perfect sense. A gram of raw Cannabis is about 20% Cannabinoids and in most varieties most of those Cannabinoids are in the form of THCA. So in order to get 600 milligrams of THCA you would have to ingest about 3 grams of raw/dried Cannabis bud each day. 1 gram Cannabis is 20% THC so would contain about 200 milligrams of THCA. This would mean that you would have to throw about 3 grams of raw cannabis into you smoothie to get a 600 milligram

does of THCA. And while Courtney insists on raw, uncured Cannabis, believe that cured Cannabis (e.g., dried Cannabis is just fine). This is because curing only converts are very small percentage of the THCA to THC. So see little difference between a 2-4″ raw bud and a dried/cured bud. Just saying. If you think my assertion is wrong please send a link. In any case it would seem that, to get a prescribed dose of 600 milligrams, you would have to be juicing about 3 grams of raw Cannabis into your daily smoothy.

The problem
“Colorado marijuana prices vary by city, strain, season and other variables. But overall you can expect to pay an average of around $13 per gram or $228 an ounce.”
Average Colorado marijuana prices for Spring 2017
http://marijuanarates.com/blog/colorado-marijuana-prices Even if you are buying ounces each gram is still going to cost you about $7/gram. So lets do the math:

3 grams/day * $7 *365 day/year = $7,665/year for a 3 gram/day dose
And that adds up to 1095 grams/year: just for juicing and nothing for inhaling. Given that a pound is 454 grams that comes to about 2.5 pounds per year. Gee how many of us have an extra $7,665/year to juice THCA into our bodies? Probably not many. The only way you are going to be able to do this is by growing your own which can be done for a fraction of that price, though requiring a bit of labor growing, trimming and harvesting. To put this into more perspective a “great grower” can get as much as 1 gram/watt while a novice grower would be lucky getting.5 gram/watt. So a good grower might get 2.2 pounds per 1000 Watt HPS Bloom lamp. A novice grower might get 1.1 pounds per 1000 Watt HPS Bloom lamp. [1000 grams/1000 watt lamp / 454grams/pound 2.2] So if you are healthy enough to “grow you own’ this is quite doable. Unfortunately many medical users are not healthy enough for the rigors of maintaining a sustainable garden. But however you want to cut it “growing your own” is the only way

most of us are going to be able to medically juice Cannabis to improve our health. And this brings up a second looming problem. Beginning in 2012 state Cannabis initiatives went from Medical to “Tax/Regulate and Control” initiatives, beginning with CO and WA. These initiatives incentivize state monopolies to control the growing of Cannabis in a “seed to sale” model, so that the states can taxX every gram of Cannabis grown. 5 years later the states are now beginning to come down on home growers in order to boost their profits. And the large Mega Grows have been found to be using pesticides and herbicides on the plants making them toxic, especially to medical users. I explore this further in the following essay. The Real Reasons that Cannabis Consumers are getting sick and why State Control is not the solution.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/bruce-cain/the-real-reasons-that-cannabis-consumers-are-getting-sick-and-why-state-control-/1937440196281959/

The solution is the resurrection of the Tomato Model: MERP3

Since the 60’s there had been plenty of talk about the “Tomato Model,” for Cannabis. What this bascially means is that Marijuana/Cannabis should be allowed to be grown just like tomatoes: no axation, no regulation and no state control. Since about 2008 began constructing my own Tomato Model which called “MERP:” The Marijuana Relegalization Policy Project. Because that is a mouthful to say simply called it MERP which has undergone some evolution over the years. Ironically the “Tomato Model” has worked flawlessly since it began in the late 1960’s and there is no reason it could not continue to work today.

Here is my current explanation of MERP3:

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All adults should have the sovereign right to 4, 1000 Watt, bloom lamps in their homes. f they stay within these parameters the police should be no more harmful than a dead ghost on a bright sunny day. This will probably put all those NORML “pot Attorneys” out of business for good and we will all be a whole lot less paranoid. AND they should be able to sell their overage without any “tax, regulation or government control.” And like the original Tomato Model beginning with home grows in the 1960’s- you will not be able to write off any expenses for electricity, nutrients, lamps, clones etc. Let’s call that the third incarnation of MERP. That would be MERP3. With MERP3 no more children will be taken from their parents, no one will any longer have their homes taken away through forfeiture laws and no one will any longer get shot at 3 AM in the morning by police goon squads. And with that we will all be a whole lot happier. It will also make it far less expensive to incorporate Cannabis as a supplement for health in order to fuel our endocannaboid system. That would include the use of non-psychotropic raw Cannabis (e.g., THCA, CBDA) as well as carboxylated THC from edibles and smoking. We continue to see that “Tax and Regulate” fails to meet these criteria. And given my decades as an activist talking to thousands of people – am quite confident that WE THE PEOPLE prefer a MERP3 Tomato Model over State Corporate Control. You are simply kidding yourself if you feel otherwise.

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As I said at the beginning of this essay: the right to alter one’s consciousness is an inalienable right regardless of whether a given drug has medical application or not. But it is also clear that Cannabis has many medical benefits and adults should have every right to use it both recreationally and as a medicine. I feel exactly the same way about “Magic Mushrooms” or Psilocybin. Adults should have the right to both cultivate and consume Psilocybin. Thave been an activist too long already. If you have ever attended a “Million Marijuana March” (2000 Present) started these international events with “International Drug Policy Day’ back in 1990. have published both a Magazine (New Age Patriot: 1989 -1997) and Website (New Age Citizen: 2000 2012). have spoken numerous times at the Ann Arbor Hash Bash and other similar events. I have done my part.

But as I write our rights to “grow our own” are coming under increasing attack. This is being promulgated by the growing number of state governments that are implementing “Cannabis Monopolies’ through the emerging “Tax/Regulate/ Control” Model: which first reared its head in 2012. Since 2012 legislators have been chipping away at the earlier Medical Marijuana initiatives (starting with Prop215: CA/1996) through both zoning laws and legislation. To put it in the simplest terms: they want all the Cannabis tax revenue and they are willing to put you in jail if you continue to grow. And fully expect this to get worse over the Coming years.
And let us not forget just how insane “Tax/ Regulate and Control”‘ really is. The very state governments that have been warning us about the dangers of Cannabis for over 70 years – are now silently moving forvward to become our new drug dealers.


We should never allow the foxes to watch the chicken coup. And we should never allow our persecutors to be in control of the production and distribution of Cannabis. “Tax/Regulate and Control” must be made subservient to a “Tomato Model.” Otherwise expect the War on Cannabis Consumers and Producers to escalate.

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Links to help you understand the Endocannabiod System and the many Medical uses of Cannabis for personal health.

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The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System
http://www.beyondthc. com/wp-content/uploads /2012/07/eCBSystemLee.pdf


THCA: The Real Reason You Should Be Eating Raw Cannabis
Delilah Butterfield 11 May, 2017
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10 Reasons Why You Need To Start Eating Raw Cannabis
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THC: Everything You Need To Know About Delta9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
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Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System
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A Summary Comparison of THC, THCA, and CBD http://www.cbdscience.com/uploads/1/3/9/3/13931495/thc_thca_cbd_comparison.pdf Cannabis Tincture Survery (2010) http://www.cbdscience.com/press-news.html Google [[amounts of CBD THC THCA in various forms of Cannabis]
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THC, THCA, CBD, CBC, CBN: Medical Marijuana Composition, The Chemicals in Cannabis https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/blog/2014/04/11/thc-thca-cbd-cbn-the-chemicals-in-cannabis Cannabis Strain Information: Don’t Judge Your Strain by Its Name! by UPG https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/blog/201 5/02/09 /dont-judge-your-strain-by-its-name Learn How To Dose Cannabis Medicine, A Doctors Perspective!
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THCA Vs. THC: How to Read a Lab Result By Sirius J July 20, 2015 http://hightimes.com/grow/thca-vs-thc-how-to-read-a-lab-result/
Cannabis Analysis: Potency Testing Identification and Quantification of THC and CBD https://www.perkinelmer.com/lab-solutions/resources/docs/APP_Cannabis-Analysis-Potency-Testing-ldentifification-and-Quantification-011841B_01.pdf
Google [thca levels in fresh or dry cannabis] https://www.google.com/#q=thca+levels+in+fresh+or+drytcannabis Introduction to Juicing Cannabis “Dr. William Courtney recommends that patients juice 15 leaves, and 2 large (2 to 4 inches long) raw buds per day.

https://www.medicaljane.com/category/cannabis-classroom/consuming-cannabis/juicing/#introduction-to-juicing-cannabis Cannabinoid Profile: Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCa)
Links to “Crash Course” in THC, CBD, THCy, CBG, CBC and THCA (this article) http://theleafonline.com/c/science/2014/07lcannabinoid-profile-crash-course-thca/ Your Endocannabinoid System Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZYJJFO120Q&feature=youtu.be
Dr. Raphael Mechoulam on the endocannabinoid system
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