Applications of marihuana in medicine dates back over 4,000 years. Ancient Indian writings confirm that health practitioners recognized marihuana’s psychoactive properties, and used it to treat a variety of illnesses and ailments. Today, doctors can recommend marihuana as a treatment for a wide range of diseases and chronic conditions wherever its use for medicinal purposes is allowed. Read on to learn more about medical marihuana use, Canadian quality standards, and what quality assurance labs look for when testing medical marihuana. Understanding Marihuana’s Medicinal Properties Cannabinoids are a group of chemical compounds found in the marihuana plant. Cannabinoids reacting with certain.. READ MORE »