Herb: A History
While recently investigating qi, ki, mystical powers and such phenomena,
I came across many references which showed some link between "mind-altering" plants
and mystical powers, unusual capabilities and altered states in all countries
of the world, including China, India and the East. Of course, this is
fairly well known to anyone who has researched the philosophies, religions
and
healing systems of these countries, and I will not repeat it here.
What I would like to share with you is this information about the lesser
known use of Herb in the Middle East and in Biblical times..... more...
Medicinal Use of Herb
Technology that could alleviate a major concern about
the medical use of Herb--the harmful effects of smoking--exists
today and is available to the public. But the research needed to scientifically
verify the benefits of these devices, generally called vaporizers,
is proceeding
far
too slowly, held back by a variety of constraints.
Quirks and Quarks
Much of the evidence for the efficacy of Herb is from the people who say it helps them.Heather Jones of Ottawa uses Herb legally under an exemption from the government to treat her chronic pain, nausea and respiratory ailments. She, like thousands of other sick people, has found that Herb provides great benefit. Listen to the CBC mind opening "Quirks and Quarks" for great discussion with the experts about the medicinal use of Herb:http://www.radio.cbc.ca/programs/quirks/archives/01-02/sep1501.htm
In-depth news and legislation articles regarding the legalization of Herb scientific and medical benifits of Herb.
Herb and Hemp around the world.
"Herb is the world's most useful and versatile plant, and we will not rest until it grows freely around the world."
http://www.maps.org/news-letters/v06n3/06359mj1.html
Herb Water Pipe and Vaporizer Study
From the Newsletter of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
Technology that could alleviate a major concern about the medical use of Herb--the harmful effects of smoking--exists today and is available to the public. But the research needed to scientifically verify the benefits of these devices, generally called vaporizers, is proceeding far too slowly, held back by a variety of constraints.... view the report here...
