The Benefits of Cannabis with Cerebral Palsy

3 Stories on how Marijuana Helps Cerebral Palsy

Evidence suggests that marijuana can help treat the symptoms of Cerebral Palsy. People with Cerebral Palsy experience spastic muscles, tremors, speech impediments, pain and rigidity of muscles.

Seth Green who suffers from Cerebral Palsy has found relief of his symptoms with medical marijuana. He lived in Tennessee where medical marijuana was not an option. Through Healthy Hopes he was able to attain treatment for his symptoms with cannabis. Seth plans to move to a legal medical marijuana state and run for a state representative position.(Source)

In the country of India cannabis is used to treat speech impediments.(Source) One example of this treatment is Jacqueline Patterson who suffers from Cerebral Palsy in Kansas City where medical marijuana is illegal. Her debilitating speech impediment is greatly reduced by cannabis. She can control the muscles in her mouth with cannabis medicine.(Source)

Terri Argast suffers from the muscle rigidity of Cerebral Palsy. She takes 9 pills in the morning and 12 at night to treat the symptoms. Living in Missouri she does not have access to medical marijuana. When she tried cannabis her symptoms where relieved with no side effects. She is an advocate for the legalization so she can treat her Cerebral Palsy with marijuana. (Source)

Source:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/30/cerebral-palsy-marijuana-seth-green_n_5508764.html

http://elitedaily.com/life/culture/powers-weed-watch-woman-cure-speech-impediment-smoking-reefer/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9PkH0gxcGQ

The Story Behind RAW Rolling Papers

Raw Rolling Papers

RAW is well known for it's unrefined and unbleached rolling paper that contain no additives. The product is popular with the customers at OUTCO in El Cajon, San Diego due to it's natural non-toxic properties. RAW is produced in Alcoy, Spain where the origins of rolling paper come from the days of Christopher Columbus.

Rolling papers for cigarettes originate from the late 1400's. Columbus brought back cigars to Spain from Cuba. As told in the history of RAW on their website, Cuban cigars at that time were only available to aristocrats. Left over stubs were re-rolled with newsprint making the first rolled cigarettes.

Alcoy, Spain became the central city for making rolling paper in the 1800's. At first they were a bleached white paper to signify cleanliness and hygiene. The craft of making papers thin and with flavor originated and were refined in Alcoy. In the 1900's Barcelona's bigger factories took over the rolling paper industry. Alcoy remained to have artisans making small batches of rolling paper with antique machines.

The founder of RAW, Josh Kesselman had a desire to make an unrefined natural paper. He received a lot of discouragement for the brown paper from manufacturers. The industry told Josh that nobody wanted to smoke a paper bag. Taking a risk he put his money into the RAW project and proved that their was a demand by smokers for a natural product. Today RAW is one of the most popular brands for its non-toxic, additive free paper.

Source:

http://rawthentic.com/heritage/alcoy-spain/

Eureka Vapor

Eureka Vapor at OUTCO in San Diego

Eureka Vapor in San Diego

Eureka Vapor is a vaporizer pen that offers their own signature cannabis cartridges. It gives a consistent heating and control of releasing vapor. The portable and potency offers easy and discreet method of vaping medicine. Eureka Vapor is based in California and is popular in the southwest region of the United States.

The cartridges offer 100% organic CO2 oil. This process is the most effective way to extract the essential elements of plant matter for concentrates. The use of CO2 is beneficial because carbon dioxide leaves behind no residue. Eureka Vapor sets themselves apart by their use of 100% organic filters.

Though most patients use Eureka Vapor in their Vape Pen others use the oil to add to their preroll or other unique uses. Patients prefer Eureka for the zero additives, great taste and smooth delivery of medicine. Eureka Vapor products can be found at OUTCO in San Diego.

Kingpen Vapor

Kingpen Vape

Kingpen Vapor Cartridges

Kingpen Vapor uses a solventless extract of THC using polyethylene glycol. It offers the highest quality of cannabis oil with each cartridge containing lab tested medicine for each specific strain. OUTCO in El Cajon San Diego currently offers 6 strains of Kingpen Cartridges:

King Louie – An indica strain that is an OG Kush Phenotype. It is also known as Louis the XIII. King Louie gives an earthy pine smell with a spicy taste. Patients describe the benefits of this strain to include; chronic pain, insomnia and heavy relaxation.

Trainwreck – A hybrid strain that has Mexican and Thai sativa roots mixed with an afghani indica. Trainwreck has a lemon and pine taste. Patients describe the strain as starting out with an energetic high that gives way to a relaxing sedation. This strain helps treatment in anxiety, PTSD and ADD\ADHD.

Green Crack – A sativa dominant hybrid that originates from Skunk #1 and afghani strains. Also known as Green Kush it has traditional sativa effects of giving energy and focus. Patients describe Green Crack as helping with energy, stress and depression. This strain gives a tangy citrus smell and taste.

3 Kings – A sativa hybrid that originates from Headband, OG Kush and Sour Diesel. 3 Kings gives a tangy sour taste that is very potent. Patients describe it as giving an energizing effect that re-leaves pain, stress and nausea.

Skywalker OG – An indica dominant strains that gives a blueberry fruity smell and taste. Typical to indica strains, Skywalker OG gives a full body relaxation. Patients describe it as helping with relaxation, pain and insomnia.

Jack Herer – A sativa dominant taste that matches the mans energy that it was named after. Jack Herer is a cross between the strains Northern Lights #5 and Shiva Skunk. It gives a spicy pine scent and taste. Patients describe it as helping with depression, creativity and stress.

Bhang, an Ancient Cannabis Drink from India

Cannabis Use in India

The ancient use of cannabis in India dates back to the Vedic period. This age was during the formation of the oldest Hinduism scriptures dating back to 2000-1400 BC. Consumption generally is in the form of a beverage that uses the leaves and flowers of marijuana called bhang.

The Vedas during this time period considered cannabis as a sacred plant. They wrote about how cannabis had a gardian angel living in it's leaves. The god Shiva is also known as the Lord of Bhang. The story in the scriptures tell of Shiva leaving the family after a disagreement and sleeping under a cannabis plant. When Shiva awoke it drank bhang and made it became the god's favorite food.(Source)

Bhang in northern India and Nepal is widely found in Hindu festivals. Spiritual Indian wanderers called Sadhus and an ancient islamic religion Sufis use bhang for meditation. In rural India it is used more for medicinal properties. They use cannabis to treat grogginess, fever, dysentery, sunstroke, digestion, appetite, clearing phlegm, lisping and speech problems.

Men typically prepare bhang in India. They use mortar and pestle to crush the buds and leaves to make a paste. They ad milk, spices and ghee (butter) to make a thick drink. Sometimes it is mixed with another popular drink called Thandai to make “Bhang Ki Thandai”. Another popular preparation is to mix bhang with sugar and ghee to make chewy balls called “golee” (candy\pills).

Cannabis is deemed illegal in most of India but not enforced. Selling can be found openly as well as cannabis plantations in rural areas. Many Indians categorize bhang as an alternative to alcohol. Tourists have been known to be searched with the goal of a bribe tip.(Source)

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhang

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201106/history-cannabis-in-india

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis_by_country

The Terpene Limonene in Cannabis

The Terpene Limonene is Found in Citrus

Citrus Smells & Tastes in Cannabis are from the Terpene Limonene

The terpene limonene is found in citrus, rosemary, peppermint as well as cannabis. Clinical studies have found it to dissolve gallstones, helps with reflux, heartburn and destroys cancer cells in the breast. It is also widely used as an essential oil to improve mood, weight management and sleep.(Source)

Limonene has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It has shown to work as a cleanser and de-toxifyer throughout the body. It has shown to reduce gall stones. It is also breaks down fat cells to reduce cholesterol. The liver benefits from limonene with detoxification enzymes. It's ability to improve metabolism aids in weight management.(Source) One of the most important aids in detoxification for cannabis users is it's anti-carcinogenic properties. This aids in reducing the harmful effects of smoking cannabis.(Source)

Strains High in the Limonene Terpene

Cannabis strains that are high in limonene are Electric Lemonade, Jack the Ripper, OG Kush and Super Lemon Haze. Limonene gives sativa effects and therefore generally found in sativa strains of cannabis. Studies have shown that limonene is quickly absorbed by cell membranes allowing for other terpenes to be absorbed faster and more effectively.(Source)

Source:

http://www.hightimes.com/read/talking-terpenes

http://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/terpenes-the-flavors-of-cannabis-aromatherapy

http://www.wellnessresources.com/health/articles/d-limonene_help_for_digestion_metabolism_detoxification_anxiety_breast_canc/

http://www.medicaljane.com/2013/04/13/terpenes-terpenoids-what-are-they-what-do-they-do/

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3123086

Spliffin Pure Vape Products

Spliffin Pure Vape Products

Spliffin Pure

OUTCO offers Spliffin Pure concentrate cartridges for Vape Pens in San Diego. The Spliffin Pure line of extracts average 700mg of THC per cartridge. They are rich in a terpene profile with a powerful 70% THC potency.

Available in indica andsativa strains Spliffen products are in high demand and can sell out quickly. The varieties of strains offer different treatments and effects:

Spliffin Pure Sativa Strains

Tangie Spliffin Pure

Tangie - Also known as Tangerine Dream this strain is a sweet fruity citrus taste and smell. Originating from the 2013 Cannabis Cup winner the effects give a euphoric high that patients describe as helping with pain and relaxation.

Jack Herer Spliffin Pure

Jack Herer – Jack Herer is stong and spicy just like the famous cannabis activist. This sativa strain provides a euphoric elevated effect to give clear and creative thoughts.

Super Lemon Haze Spliffin Pure

Super Lemon Haze – Like the name refers this strain gives a powerful tart and citrus punch. Patients describe it as energizing and uplifting to give a euphoric high.

 

 

Spliffin Pure Indica Strains

Donna OG Spliffin Pure

Donna OG – Spliffin's own unique cross between two OG strains give a potent indica sedation. With a sweet pine scent the effects stimulate appetite and reduce depression giving relief to pain and anxiety.

Spliffin OG

Spliffin OG – A classic OG crossed with Larry OG gives a floral dream like experience. Proprietary only to Spliffin, patients describe the strain as great for relieving stress and helping with insomnia.