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Homepage - Medical Marijuana. How to make cannabis oil used to treat cancer - www.CureYourOwnCancer.org. 7 Benefits of Maca Root for Women. Indigenous people of the Andes have consumed maca root (commonly referred to as Peruvian ginseng) for centuries, calling upon this superfood as a natural remedy for a diverse range of conditions.

7 Benefits of Maca Root for Women

While considered a root vegetable and food staple in the Andean diet for thousands of years, Western researchers have only recently discovered this ancient herb and the many benefits it may provide for women. Sexual health, improving fertility, and combating the effects of menopause are only a few benefits this healing herb has to offer. Maca for Women: What are the Benefits? For women, the benefits of regular maca consumption are substantial. While maca benefits both men and women, we’re going to focus specifically on how it can boost female quality of life. 1. Maca root has been used extensively as a hormone balancer, and research shows that its high nutrient density and phytochemical content may be the underlying contributors to this effect.

Herbal Antibiotics. Herbal antibiotics have long been used by herbal healers to ward off colds and flu, clear infections and speed wound healing.

Herbal Antibiotics

Now, they may be moving back into the mainstream as an alternative for bacteria that have become resistant to synthetic antibiotics. This post is based on the book “Herbal Antibiotics” by Stephen Harrod Buhner, and related materials. We’ll start with some background information and then discuss antibiotic herbs and their use. Note: Not all bacteria are harmful – many are essential to our health and well-being. Always exercise caution with the use of herbal antibiotics, just as you would with pharmaceutical antibiotics.

What is an antibiotic? MedicineNet.com defines and antibiotic as: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. Most of us think of antibiotics as liquid or pills you pick up at the pharmacy, but these compounds were originally developed from naturally occurring sources. How do bacteria become antibiotic resistant? Aloe. Pocket Guide to Herbal Medicine. Dr Bach's system of 38 flower remedies. Each of the 38 remedies discovered by Dr Bach is directed at a particular characteristic or emotional state.

Dr Bach's system of 38 flower remedies

To select the remedies you need, think about the sort of person you are and the way you are feeling. For more information on each remedy in this list click the relevant link. It might help to read some case studies first to see how they work. Agrimony - mental torture behind a cheerful face Aspen - fear of unknown things Beech - intolerance Centaury - the inability to say 'no' Cerato - lack of trust in one's own decisions Cherry Plum - fear of the mind giving way Chestnut Bud - failure to learn from mistakes Chicory - selfish, possessive love Clematis - dreaming of the future without working in the present Crab Apple - the cleansing remedy, also for self-hatred Elm - overwhelmed by responsibility Gentian - discouragement after a setback Gorse - hopelessness and despair Heather - self-centredness and self-concern Holly - hatred, envy and jealousy Honeysuckle - living in the past.

Cannabis Tinctures. Referenced from: The Medical Cannabis Guidebook: The Definitive Guide To Using and Growing Medicinal Marijuana by Jeff Ditchfield & Mel Thomas (click).

Cannabis Tinctures

Tinctures of cannabis have been made for hundreds of years and were one of the earliest forms of medicinal cannabis preparations. The best tinctures are made from concentrated cannabinoid oil but if you do not have enough plant material to make a batch of oil then this simple method by José T. Gállego explains the process. It is easy to prepare a tincture or an oil from cannabis, that concentrates the active compounds of the plant. You need marijuana and ethyl alcohol of 96-99% (e.g. from the pharmacy), a glass that can be closed (e.g. jam jar), a coffee filter, a deep plate and a bottle with a dropper for storage and administration. • Reduce the cannabis to small pieces and put it into the glass. • Cover it with alcohol. • Keep it in a dark and cool place for about a week. • Shake it every day. • Filter it using a coffee filter.

Medical Cannabis Seed strains: High CBD and THC medical genetics. It is important you choose the correct cannabis seed strains for your condition, traditionally cannabis has THC levels of around 12-21% and CBD levels of between 0.1% to 0.3%.

Medical Cannabis Seed strains: High CBD and THC medical genetics

We grow cannabis plants with high THC content for buds and oils to treat non life threatening conditions such as psychological disorders, spasticity, movement disorders, pain and glaucoma. High CBD cannabis seed strains are grown for cancer sufferers and patients with other serious medical conditions. In order to achieve the correct cannabinoid profile for cancer patients you need to start with high CBD content cannabis strains. 90% of Bud Buddies oil, suppositories, capsules and topical preparations are prepared from the following 6 cannabis strains. They have been personally selected by Jeff & Mel for their ease of cultivation, their yield and their medicinal properties. 1:1 CBD / THC Varieties Mel says: Easy to cultivate both outside and under horticultural lighting. To buy this strain click here. Herb Information, Benefits, Discussion and News.