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I can't believe I've been on this journey for ten years. Just feels like yesterday I was petitioning the city council in Gold Hill to allow me to open my apothecary that would carry local herbs plus cannabis for OMMP patients as well. We finally opened to the public on June 9th, 2014.
Flash forward to 2024 and after a decade we can now serve all adults and we still carry 40+ other amazing botanicals from Southern Oregon. On Thursday this week the US Department of Justice, under Biden's direction, submitted a proposed regulation to reschedule cannabis to a schedule 3 drug from a schedule 1 drug under the controlled substances Act. Wow, how times have changed. Not exactly sure what this will mean for Oregon's dispensary program in the next decade or if I can hold on for the ride, but it will be interesting. We wondered back in 2014 if Obama would legalize or if he would stop Oregon's new dispensary law. The Cole memo gave us some hope that Obama was going to allow states to operate a marijuana program as long as certain conditions were met. Was risky for us to support this wonderful plant, but I saw so many people living a better life because of the plant. I was convinced I was doing the right thing. Obama did not make any further move to legalize or reschedule. Then when he left office I wondered if Trump would work to legalize or reschedule as he was a proponent of individual rights and less regulation for business, but that did not happen. However, he seemed to take the stance that Obama took to allow states to develop their own cannabis programs. Now we are finally seeing some action under the Biden administration. This enormous decision represents a crucial period in federal cannabis policy, finally acknowledging the importance of the plant for our health, the economy, and society in general. The rescheduling is an unknown for the Oregon cannabis industry. It's just one step on a long journey that will continue as the nation works out what it means for the cannabis industry, the pharmaceutical industry, small business vs large corporations. Will there be a place for small family cannabis farms or will big ag take over the production of this medicinal herb that historically has been grown by the people, for the people. Will small herbal product manufactures like our vary own Sun God Medicinals be able to navigate FDA regulation and cGMP regulations? In the near future, there will be an opportunity for everyone to provide public comments about the proposed rules. There will be a lot of voices...I'm hoping Americans will stand up for small family businesses as Oregon once did when forming their recreational program. I believe in small batch, artisan craft cannabis. Hoping America does as well. What I know for sure is that in the next two weeks we will be celebrating a decade of serving Southern Oregon. A decade of generating taxes for our region, supporting Southern Oregon farmers, and supporting organic and natural plant medicine. Feels good. Please come celebrate with us at the Gold Hill store Saturday June 8th. Public Statements from Oregon’s Congressional Delegation
White House Press Briefing on Cannabis Rescheduling Justice Department Submits Proposed Regulation to Reschedule Marijuana (DOJ Press Release) DOJ Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking Office of Legal Counsel Memorandum Regarding Rescheduling Marijuana
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 As we look forward to spring, it’s time to take a deep breath and refresh our bodies internally and externally from the cold of winter. Our daily rituals and habits provide us with a luxury moment of serenity, self love, and gratitude. What we nourish externally has the same effect as what we nourish internally. Salves and Infused Oils are a great way to deliver the power of herbs to the largest organ of the body: the skin. As the seasons change, so does our skin. Let your skin heal with this super herb skin salve and enjoy the healing power of plants. This beautiful recipe was created to bottle the beauty of spring for nourishing body care and to celebrate the re-awakening of the earth. This is a multi-step, step-by-step, herbal infused oil recipe. Skip step #2 if you have an existing herbal infused oil that you’d like to use. Otherwise, you’ll need to follow the steps outlined below to create an infused oil that’s rich in herbs to promote healthy skin. You can store the infused oil for massages, bath salts, or salt scrubs. Or, you can continue down the line and make a salve out of it, as we have done in this recipe.  INFUSED SKIN SALVE RECIPE Makes about: 8 1-oz jars Step 1: Making herbal infused oils Materials needed:
Directions:
 Double Boiler Step 2: Making the salve
Ingredients:
When the finished salve has cooled, generously apply the salve to the appropriate body parts needing relief, being careful not to get any in the eyes. To strengthen and cleanse the skin, we recommend rubbing the oil into the skin in circular movements, traveling in the direction of the heart. Let's embrace our inner and outer beauty and be our best selves! |
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