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= Blackberries = | = Blackberries = | ||
[[File:Ripe,_ripening,_and_green_blackberries.jpg|right|thumb| | [[File:Ripe,_ripening,_and_green_blackberries.jpg|right|thumb|240px|Ripe, ripening and raw [[w:blackberries|blackberries]]]] | ||
[[w:Blackberries|Blackberries]] kill antibiotic resistant [[w:staphylococcus aureus|staphylococcus aureus]] bacteria. Irish teen awarded prize for discovery.<ref name=blackberries1> http://theorganicdream.com/2018/02/irish-teen-awarded-prestigious-prize-discovery-natural-substance-kills-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/</ref> | [[w:Blackberries|Blackberries]] kill antibiotic resistant [[w:staphylococcus aureus|staphylococcus aureus]] bacteria. Irish teen awarded prize for discovery.<ref name=blackberries1> http://theorganicdream.com/2018/02/irish-teen-awarded-prestigious-prize-discovery-natural-substance-kills-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/</ref> | ||
= Cannabis = | = Cannabis = | ||
[[File:Cannabis indica.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Cannabis indica.jpg|thumb|left|360px|Female [[w:Cannabis indica|Cannabis indica]] plants. These are often good for pain relief producing a nice body stone.]] | ||
Cannabis is the oldest and most versatile medicine known to humankind. | Cannabis is the oldest and most versatile medicine known to humankind. | ||
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== Endocannabinoids == | == Endocannabinoids == | ||
[[File:Anandamid.svg|thumb|200px|[[w:Anandamide|Anandamide]], an endogenous [[w:ligand|ligand]] of CB<sub>1</sub> and CB<sub>2</sub>]] | [[File:Anandamid.svg|thumb|200px|[[w:Anandamide|Anandamide]], an endogenous [[w:ligand|ligand]] of CB<sub>1</sub> and CB<sub>2</sub>]] | ||
Endocannabinoids are produced by our own bodies from [[w:Arachidonic acid|Arachidonic acid]] or [[w:Omega-6 fatty acid|Omega-6 fatty acid]]<ref name=wakeup-world-com>https://wakeup-world.com/2014/09/08/the-endocannabinoid-system-and-how-thc-cures-cancer/</ref>. | Endocannabinoids are produced by our own bodies from [[w:Arachidonic acid|Arachidonic acid]] or [[w:Omega-6 fatty acid|Omega-6 fatty acid]]<ref name=wakeup-world-com>https://wakeup-world.com/2014/09/08/the-endocannabinoid-system-and-how-thc-cures-cancer/</ref>. | ||
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==== Anandamide ==== | ==== Anandamide ==== | ||
[[w:Anandamide|Anandamide]] was discovered in 1992 and it binds to both CB<sub>1</sub> and CB<sub>2</sub> receptors. The name comes from the [[w:Sanskrit|Sanskrit]] word 'Ananda' meaning 'bliss' and [[w:amide|amide]] from its chemistry. | [[w:Anandamide|Anandamide]] was discovered in 1992 and it binds to both CB<sub>1</sub> and CB<sub>2</sub> receptors. The name comes from the [[w:Sanskrit|Sanskrit]] word 'Ananda' meaning 'bliss' and [[w:amide|amide]] from its chemistry. | ||
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== Phytocannabinoids == | == Phytocannabinoids == | ||
Many people may know the 2 most prevalent phytocannabinoids, [[w:THC|THC]] and [[w:Cannabidiol|CBD]]. | Many people may know the 2 most prevalent phytocannabinoids, [[w:THC|THC]] and [[w:Cannabidiol|CBD]]. | ||
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== Cannabis therapeutics == | == Cannabis therapeutics == | ||
[[File:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Rare 11-leafer [[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]]]] | |||
[[File:Cannabis sativa 001.JPG|thumb|right|360px|Male [[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]] plants in late flowering stages.]] | |||
Cannabis can be applied to treat a wide assortment of illnesses. In this case it is called [[w:medical cannabis|medical cannabis]]. | Cannabis can be applied to treat a wide assortment of illnesses. In this case it is called [[w:medical cannabis|medical cannabis]]. | ||
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== Epilepsy and cannabis == | == Epilepsy and cannabis == | ||
[[File:FullExtractCannabisOil.jpg|thumb|right| | [[File:FullExtractCannabisOil.jpg|thumb|right|360px|Full extract cannabis oil in a syringe for easy dosing and travel is usually administered in drops to the gums or under the tongue.]] | ||
Cannabis can be used to treat epilepsy. | Cannabis can be used to treat epilepsy. | ||
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= Turmeric = | = Turmeric = | ||
[[File:Curcuma_longa201608JAPAN.jpg|thumb|200px|[[w:Turmeric|Turmeric]] (Curcuma Longa) of genus [[w:Curcuma|Curcuma]].]] | [[File:Curcuma_longa201608JAPAN.jpg|thumb|200px|[[w:Turmeric|Turmeric]] (Curcuma Longa) of genus [[w:Curcuma|Curcuma]].]] | ||
[[File:Curcuma_longa_roots.jpg|thumb|left| | [[File:Curcuma_longa_roots.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Turmeric, used as spice, medicine and dye is made of ground roots of Curcuma Longa.]] | ||
'''[[w:Turmeric|Turmeric]]''' contains [[w:curcumin|curcumin]], a [[w:curcuminoid|curcuminoid]]. | '''[[w:Turmeric|Turmeric]]''' contains [[w:curcumin|curcumin]], a [[w:curcuminoid|curcuminoid]]. | ||