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Planet Cannabis consists of two hemispheres . CBD ( cannabidiol ) and THC ( plants with more than a certain percentage of tetra-hydrocannabinol ). Although both interact with the human body , there are some important differences . Unlike THC , CBD lacks the psychoactive effects – the high .

But there is room for both . CBD is used for inflammatory bowel disease , seizures , depression , inflammation , psychosis and migraine . THC , on the other hand , is used for glaucoma , muscle spasticity , low appetite and insomnia . People may use either to help treat pain , anxiety and nausea .

“ We do a lot of research and development and crossbreed certain cultivars . There are lessons to be learnt while growing them .”

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Visit Graham ’ s shop , called Burg Health and Healing , at Shop 8 in the Cedarwood Centre along the R600 running through the Champagne Valley where he will explain the healing properties of his products and debunk many of the unfortunate myths associated with this extraordinary plant , first documented in 2800 BC when it was enlisted in Emperor Shen Nung ’ s pharmacopoeia ( he is the man regarded as the father of Chinese medicine ).

7 . These female plants ( male are verboten ) are grown indoors and allows the farmer to have complete control of them .
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