Women and Cannabis: History, Herstory and Health
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This document discusses the history of women's use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. It describes how women have used cannabis for thousands of years in various cultures to relieve pain, including menstrual pain and pain during childbirth. It then discusses how cannabis was banned in the 1930s in the US due to the propaganda efforts of Harry Anslinger. Finally, it outlines some of the health benefits of cannabis compounds like THC and CBD in treating conditions like chronic pain, inflammation, seizures, and reducing anxiety and promoting sleep. It advocates educating people about cannabis to change perceptions and support women working in the cannabis industry.
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- 3. Women are at the epicenter of caregiving.
- 4. When women understand the medicinal benefits of cannabis...
- 6. My story begins with chronic pain.
- 7. And then I found relief.
- 9. Men banned Cannabis Harry Anslinger Federal Bureau of Narcotics
- 10. Before the end of Prohibition Harry Anslinger Prior to the 1930s, Anslinger claimed that cannabis was not a problem, did not harm people, and “there is no more absurd fallacy” than the idea it makes people violent.
- 11. After the end of Prohibition Harry Anslinger “By the tons it is coming into this country — the deadly, dreadful poison that racks and tears not only the body, but the very heart and soul of every human being who once becomes a slave to it in any of its cruel and devastaDng forms.... Marihuana is a short cut to the insane asylum. Smoke marihuana cigareGes for a month and what was once your brain will be nothing but a storehouse of horrid specters....”
- 12. Propaganda & The Media Harry Anslinger Job security William Randolph Hearst Timber industry John D. Rockerfeller, Jr. Petroleum industry Men heavily invested in industries that faced competition from the hemp industry had a financial interest in the banning of cannabis and hemp.
- 13. Women have used cannabis for 5000+ years. The Amazons
- 20. In India, cannabis was used to relieve the pain from childbirth.
- 21. In Egypt, cannabis was used to relieve menstrual pain.
- 22. The Chinese used cannabis as an anesthetic.
- 23. Cannabis has been used to treat Diarrhea Headaches Insomnia Nausea
- 24. Cannabis has been used to treat PMS Cramps Interstitial Cystitis Endometriosis
- 25. The Cannabis plant has over Cannabinoids 100 THC CBD CBN Etc.
- 27. Cannabidiol CBD
- 29. The Cannabis plant has over Terpenes 100 Plant Aromatherapy
- 30. Asthma symptom relief, antiseptic Alpha & Beta-Pinene PINE Terpenes
- 31. Stress relief, mood lift, anti-bacterial Limonene Citrus Terpenes
- 33. Cannabis may provide relief for Post Traumatic Stress ADHD High Blood Pressure Crohn’s Disease Source: NIH > NaDonal InsDtute on Drug Abuse
- 34. CBD “may be useful” to Reduce Inflammation Control Seizures Treat Addictions Reduce Pain Source: NIH > NaDonal InsDtute on Drug Abuse
- 35. CBD can decrease Anxiety Source: NaDonal Center for Biotechnology InformaDon Sleep CBD can promote
- 36. CBD may also cancer cells and reduce the size of others.” “Kill certain Source: NIH > NaDonal InsDtute on Drug Abuse
- 37. There are even benefits from Juicing Easy to digest Vitamins Minerals AnDoxidants Omega-3 Omega-6 Gluten-free Dairy-free
- 38. What can we do to change perceptions?
- 42. Support women in cannabis
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