Ask Dr. Leigh: could cannabis help women through menopause?

Interestingly, for thousands of years throughout history, women have used cannabis for a variety of obstetrical and gynecological issues. Famous cannabis researcher Dr. Ethan Russo wrote a book on the topic called Women and Cannabis: Medicine, Science, and Sociology. He states one of the earliest reference dates to Ancient Mesopotamia, around the 7th century B.C.E. These ancient manuscripts described the mixing of hemp seed with other things for female ailments, such as painful menses and/or childbirth. Read the entire article here.