Jul 30, 2017
Join me in a deep exploration of one of human kinds more
wonderful companion plants; cannabis. As a herbal medicine this
plant, its many strains and it’s phytochemistry are an obvious
inclusion for medicine going forward in creating a holistic and
integrated approach to healing the body. Shrouded with controversy
and authoritarian suppression, cannabis has been dragged through an
intense slander campaign for the past 100 years and has been denied
to millions as a medicine we may incorporate into our lives and
systems; but that is changing. Justin Sinclair is a patient
advocate, herbalist and researcher who is on the front line here in
Australia and internationally in bringing forth both the shift in
cultural narrative around cannabis as well as the data and lore
that blatantly tells us how deeply this plant can contribute to our
wellness. We have the sovereign right to access medicine,
especially when it offers no threat or harm. In this interview
Justin and I explore this subject in depth.
In this podcast you will learn about:
Justin has spent decades exploring the diverse field of herbal
medicine, both from a scientific and traditional perspective. He
journeyed back to Australia to commence his 'formal' studies in
1997 with the University of New England (BHSc Naturopathy) and then
completed the Master of Herbal Medicines degree with the University
of Sydney's Faculty of Pharmacy in 2004. He has served on the Board
of Directors for the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association
of Australia, and In 2015, he was appointed to
the Scientific Advisory Board of United
in Compassion (UIC) which supports the use of medicinal
Cannabis in Australia and acts as a hub to support, disseminate and
promote safe, equitable and compassionate access to medicinal
Cannabis at every stage from cultivation through to finished
product. In January 2017, he was appointed as the Head
Scientist for the Scientific Advisory Board for
UIC.
Websites links:
The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State
of Evidence & Recommendations for Research (FREE
PDF)
Scientific Advisory Board on Medicinal Cannabis:
www.unitedincompassion.com.au
National Institute of Complementary Medicine:
www.westernsydney.edu.au/nicm
Justin Sinclair Website:
www.tmconsultancy.com.au
Recommended reading:
Johann Hari - Chasing The Scream, The First and Last Days On The
War On Drugs
Enjoy!
Links and show notes can be found at http://masonjtaylor.com/blog/
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