History of Cannabis and Its Preparations in Saga, Science, and Sobriquet
Ethan B. Russo, "History of Cannabis and Its Preparations in Saga, Science, and Sobriquet," Chemistry & Biodiversity 4, issue 8 (2007): 1614-1648.
This article examines the cannabis plant, its genetics, preparations, and over 10,000-year history as a medicinal plant. The article follows historical accounts and evidence from ancient Egypt and elsewhere to modern scientific investigations of therapeutic application of marijuana and cannabinoids. Author Ethan Russo is a neurologist with faculty positions in pharmacy at University of Montana and medicine at University of Washington.
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