Cannabis as a health product: the curious history

Lauren Alex O’Hagan uncovers the curious history of cannabis from hempseed gruel to CBD

March 26, 2025| Times21 min read
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The cannabis-derived product CBD has been hailed “the wonder drug of our age”, offering potential health benefits without the high. From juices and coffee to truffles and ice cream, CBD products have flooded the market for consumers looking for an answer to health problems from anxiety to insomnia.

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