Cannabis: The Most Medicinal Herb with Lola Ohonba
Description: Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for a multitude of issues. This presentation will discuss the history of cannabis, reasons it was removed from the Pharmacopeia and made illegal, components of the cannabis and hemp plants and how they work synergistically to interact with our endocannabinoid system to promote homeostasis, potential benefits, and risks.
Bio: Dr. O is a clinical pharmacist and professor of medical cannabis science at John Patrick University School of Integrative and Functional Medicine. She is the author of “A Pharmacist’s Guide to Cannabis” and hosts the podcast “Let’s Talk Plant Medicine: Cannabis, Psychedelics, and Pharmaceutics.” She is a global public speaker and has spoken at events such as Global Cannabis Intelligence (GCI), American Cannabis Nurses Association, Women in Plant Medicine, and more.