CANNABIS - one of God's Gift

CANNABIS - one of God's Gift

By Andrea Gosserand-Green, SMA (Student Medical Assistant)2012

WHAT IS IT

The botanical name for Cannabis is Cannabis sativa and the common name for the medical leaves is herb. It has many names but is widely known as Marijuana/hemp, a green, and brown/gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers. The seeds and oils from Cannabis have been used for medicinal and recreational purposes, and the oil made from this herb have the highest properties of medicine found in nature with no side effects, such as addiction. The bible tells us that it is provided by God for the service of man in Psalm 104:14.


HISTORY
Plants have been used throughout most of known history (and even during pre-historic times), by many civilizations around the world. Cannabis was known as a provisional herb which possessed healing powers when used medicinally. It was considered a relaxant and used not just for medical ailments, but for food, tools, house implements, clothing, cord, sails, fishnet, oil, sealant, incense, in ceremonial rituals such as the use by the Indians, and paper. Some of our ancient texts were printed on hemp paper back in 1611. 

In Biblical times, Cannabis was known as a provision from God which possessed healing powers and used medicinally, as well as for clothing, paper, cord, sails, fishnet, oil, sealant, incense, food, and in ceremony, and relaxation. Genesis 1:29 says, “Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to everything that creepiest upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.” The bible is telling us His medicine is good and is telling us where to obtain it - from the leaves - and is known as what we commonly call “herbs”

In the Essene Gospel of Peace, book 1, shares, “So eat always from the table of G-d: the fruit of the trees, the grain and grasses of the field, the milk of beasts, and the honey of bees… But the foods which you eat from the abundant table of G-d give strength and youth to your body, and you will never see disease.” Honey has had a wide variety of ancient medicinal uses, such as a topical to treat burns but that’s another paper.

In the 1800s-1900s man used the plant for medicinal purposes. The drug companies produced it for decades and Cannabis was used as the prime medicine for more than 100 separate illnesses or diseases in U.S. Pharmacopoeia. It was used in multiple ways, such as dried and/or converted to create an oil by collecting it then processing it. In the early 20th century, to cultivate or posses Cannabis for sale or personal use became illegal in most of the world, although today many areas around the globe are making it legal again because of its benefits to the body as a natural substance. As a result of it being illegal for many years, people have had to risk and suffer years in prison for providing medical marijuana to patients as an act of compassion and personal conscience. 

Going back to the biblical period, if you study the life and times of Master Jesus, he chose to break the law in order to heal the sick going up against the political and religious leaders in His time. If you study the original Greek text, you will see that the use of drugs, not herbs, was mentioned in the bible but under a different term, pharmakon. The definition from the Strong’s concordance gives the meaning of the original word, for more information look it up.



HERB ACTION

The hemp varieties which have been implemented contain THC (TetraHydroCannaniol), a psychoactive chemical, which can be vaporized, injested, or used as a topical for its healing properties. The pharmacological actions of THC result from its binding to the cannabin receptor CB, located in the CNS. The THC has analgesic effects, meaning it can reduce or eliminate pain, where mainstream medicine masks the symptoms.

A man name Rick Simpson, founder of Phoenix Tears, rediscovered that it can be a cure for cancer along with other chronic conditions and shared it with many people as he could. In extracting the oils and making his cure, he healed many folks from their death beds. His treatments included curing pain after heart surgery, depression, anxiety, healing abnormal moles/skin allergies/, skin melanoma/warts, migraines, ovary cysts, arthritis, snoring, upset stomach, diarrhea/bowels, infections, glaucoma, insomnia, burns, any condition involving mutating cells, and he used it to regulate body weight.

In the medical world, Cannabis has been used to treat leprosy, fever, dandruff, hemorrhoids, obesity, asthma, UTIs, loss of appetite, inflammatory conditions, cough and many other conditions as well. In the United States, it is classified as a schedule 1 controlled substance. “A controlled (scheduled) drug is one whose use and distribution is tightly controlled because of its abuse potential or risk.” The DEA, Drug Enforcement Administration, placed it on a Schedule 1 because of this reason. In ancient times, Cannabis was freely used at the discretion of man. 


Now to the control part. Cannabis as marijuana is a schedule 1 controlled substance in the United States. “A controlled (scheduled) drug is one whose use and distribution is tightly controlled because of its abuse potential or risk.” The DEA, Drug Enforcement Administration, placed it on a Schedule 1 because of this reason. In Biblical times, Cannabis was freely used at the discretion of man. Today it is difficult for folks because medical care is expensive. With underemployment, unemployment and uninsured on the rise, folks can’t afford such needs or have to make tough choices such as what bills to pay first.

“Most hemp protein powders on the market have no fillers or additives and it provides the 8 essential amino acids and fatty acids. You’ll need much less hemp protein than other types of proteins for equal benefit. Your body will also immediately recognize and digest natural, whole hemp protein and it won't slow you down, bloat you, or make you feel uncomfortable. Hemp seed protein has natural plant chlorophyll and alkalizes to maintain Ph balance in your body. It’s also loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It’s organic whole food, non-GMO with complete proteins: You’re digesting the same nutrition that the human body has recognized for those 200,000 years, all the way back down the food chain. Try translating that statement to most other foods.” 

According to Edgar Cayce, the Father of Holistic medicine and medical clairvoyant, supports various forms of alternative medicine. “Cayce also saw total health as involving coordination among the physical, mental, and spiritual components of life. Any complete approach to health needed to consider an individual's entire being rather than simply the illness. Because of this concept, it has been said that the beginnings of present-day holistic health started from the readings of Edgar Cayce.” 

“How in the world did the U.S. change from having the best scientists in the world who were discovering vitamins, minerals, vaccines and cures for disease, to modern times, where the only medicine available is toxic with horrific side effects…all in the name of corporate profits that keep the public sick and in need of expensive care?” says Natural News. When I asked a teacher about why we went from using plants, animals and natural remedies to pills with additives, his response was ‘money.” Yes, today it is difficult for folks because medical care is so expensive and with underemployment, unemployment and uninsured on the rise, folks can’t afford such and can go further into debt if they seek help. Perhaps holistic cures is one answer, makes Cannabis qualify as a answer.


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