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Women & Cannabis
Today’s presentation:
History Herstory
Health uses Women today
Women are at the epicenter of
caregiving.
When women understand the medicinal benefits of
cannabis...
Everyone
Benefits.
My story begins with chronic
pain.
And then I found
relief.
Learn the
History.
Men banned
Cannabis Harry Anslinger Federal Bureau of Narcotics
Before the end of
Prohibition Harry Anslinger
Priortothe1930s,Anslingerclaimedthatcannabiswasnotaproblem,didnotharmpeople,and“thereisnomoreabsurdfallacy”thantheideaitmakespeopleviolent.
After the end of
Prohibition Harry Anslinger
“Bythetonsitiscomingintothiscountry—thedeadly,dreadfulpoisonthatracksandtearsnotonlythebody,buttheveryheartandsoulofeveryhumanbeingwhooncebecomesaslavetoitinanyofitscruelanddevastaDngforms....Marihuanaisashortcuttotheinsaneasylum.SmokemarihuanacigareGesforamonthandwhatwasonceyourbrainwillbenothingbutastorehouseofhorridspecters....”
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.
Women have used cannabis for
5000+ years.
TheAmazons
Sumerian Queen
Ishtar Akkadian qunnabu
Egyptian Goddess
Seshat 7 pointed
hemp leaf
Chinese Deity
Magu
“Hemp Maiden”
Indian Goddess
Parvati
Tantric Yoga
Drinking
Bhang
CannabiswithMilk,ghee,mangoes,Indianspices
Hildegard von
Bingen
German Abbess
In India, cannabis was used to relieve the pain from
childbirth.
In Egypt, cannabis was used to relieve menstrual
pain.
The Chinese used cannabis as
an anesthetic.
Cannabis has been used to treat
DiarrheaHeadaches
Insomnia
Nausea
Cannabis has been used to treat
PMSCramps
Interstitial Cystitis
Endometriosis
The Cannabis plant has over
Cannabinoids100
THCCBDCBNEtc.
Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) THC
Cannabidiol CBD
The Cannabis plant has over
Terpenes100
PlantAromatherapy
Asthma symptom relief, antiseptic
Alpha & Beta-PinenePINE
Terpenes
Stress relief, mood lift, anti-bacterial
LimoneneCitrus
Terpenes
Sedating, anticonvulsant, antidepressant
LinaloolLavendar
Terpenes
Cannabis may provide relief for
Post Traumatic StressADHD
High Blood Pressure
Crohn’s Disease
Source:NIH>NaDonalInsDtuteonDrugAbuse
CBD “may be useful” to
Reduce InflammationControl SeizuresTreat Addictions
Reduce Pain
Source:NIH>NaDonalInsDtuteonDrugAbuse
CBD can decrease Anxiety
Source:NaDonalCenterforBiotechnologyInformaDon
SleepCBD can promote
CBD may also
cancer cells andreduce the size
of others.”
“Kill certain
Source:NIH>NaDonalInsDtuteonDrugAbuse
There are even benefits from Juicing
EasytodigestVitaminsMineralsAnDoxidantsOmega-3Omega-6Gluten-freeDairy-free
What can we do to change perceptions?
Dispel the
Myths.
Eliminate the
Stigma.
Talk about
Cannabis.
Support women in cannabis
Ganja Yoga
Dee Dussault
Cannabis Events
Mahogany Mary
Octavia Wellness
Carrie Tice
Puff Pass Paint
Heidi Keyes
Cannanaut
Becca Williams
Apothecarry Brands
Whitney Beatty
Sisters of the Valley
Sister Kate
Direct Cannabis Network
Adelia Carrillo
Read about
Cannabis.
Aliza Sherman @alizashermanonTwiGer&[email protected]
Ellementa.com @EllementaWoman
HerCannaLife.com @HerCannaLife
