Preserving the Herbal Legacy of Cannabis Culture

Class Description: This class will help dispel decades of propaganda and misinformation that has resulted from the prohibition and criminalization of highly useful cannabis. Misconceptions surrounding cannabis mean the spread of falsehoods that arose from the demonization of a plant and do a disservice to both the plant and our communities. It is the duty of those who work with cannabis as medicine to counter the falsities that prohibition started and that ad agencies perpetuate. 

We will discuss the politicization of sativa and indica, and undue importance placed on THC levels. We will explore the myriad of uses of cannabis as medicine over the last several thousand years and question how we honor these traditions as we forge ahead into cannabis industrialization and how normalization of cannabis can benefit our society at large. Participants will learn about cannabis taxonomy and constituents, gain a deeper understanding of the longevity of cannabis, and be empowered to share the importance of cannabis education. 

Time: Afternoon (1:00pm-4:00pm), October 13, 2023 

Bio: Jessica Baker, LAc, RH (AHG) is an author, acupuncturist, herbalist and cannabis farmer. She owns and operates a medical cannabis clone nursery, has a private practice, and teaches in person and online about herbalism and Chinese medicine. Jessica also has a podcast, The Herb Walk with Jessica Baker.