... the 28th century BC, when it was used as medicine. Chinese Emperor Shen-Nung was prescribed marijuana to treat beri-beri, which is a degenerative disease that affects the nervous and digestive system and constipation ("The History"). There are many doctors out there who believe that the medical use of marijuana is a good idea. Cancer patients who have nausea and vomiting due to ... ...

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