The Medical Marijuana Scam: Whole Plant Hemp and the ECS
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In this solo episode, host Jonah Bolt (@iamjonahbolt) shares more than fifteen years of research and personal experience with cannabis and hemp. He has talked about this topic since 2010, ran a hemp company whose oil was used in four South Florida hospitals, and appeared on national TV in 2016 speaking about the endocannabinoid system.
These are Jonah's personal views and experiences, shared for education. They are not medical advice, and our products are not FDA approved or intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Talk with your doctor before using cannabis or hemp products.
What Is the Endocannabinoid System?
The endocannabinoid system, or ECS, is a network of receptors in the human body that responds to cannabinoids. Jonah learned about it in 2015 and describes it as helping regulate many body systems, from digestion to the nervous system. He points out that cannabinoids are present in breast milk and in plants like kale and sage.
“The human body is genetically designed for the endocannabinoid system.” Jonah Bolt
Why Does Jonah Call Medical Marijuana a Scam?
In Jonah's opinion, what most dispensaries sell may help with sleep or pain but is not the whole plant medicine people expect. He believes much commercial cannabis is grown with chemical sprays, and says many people he knows describe a racing heart and paranoia from it, an experience he had himself. He contrasts this with organic flower.
“Have you ever heard of anybody getting a medical marijuana card and then them telling you that by going to the dispensary it cured their cancer?” Jonah Bolt
What Are the Cannabinoid Patents?
Jonah shows two patent documents on screen: US Patent 6,630,507, assigned to the US Department of Health and Human Services, which describes cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants, and patent application 2013/0059018 on phytocannabinoids and cancer, assigned to Otsuka and GW Pharma. He says the copies he printed years ago are hard to find online now.
What Is Whole Plant Hemp Oil?
Whole plant oil, sometimes called RSO, is a thick dark extract made from the stems, roots, leaves and flowers together. Jonah believes the full range of plant compounds working together matters more than any single cannabinoid like CBD or THC. From his 28 acre North Carolina farm, the last harvest produced about 25 gallons of oil.
“CBD doesn't do it, THC doesn't do it. You need all of it.” Jonah Bolt
How Does Jonah Describe Whole Plant Extraction?
Jonah explains that in his research, the medicine comes from the whole plant: stem, roots, leaves and bud, cold pressed together into a thick black oil. He says more than 500 compounds in the hemp or cannabis plant work together, and that isolating one compound misses the point. His farm in Kinston, North Carolina ran for three years, and he still has a small amount of oil from the final harvest.
He also shares the story of a woman who had been bedridden for a year and a half and, after taking whole plant oil, got out of bed the next day. That week several of her doctors called him, and one helped open the door for the oil to be offered in hospitals. Jonah shares this as his own experience, not as a promise of results.
Organic Flower Versus Dispensary Cannabis
Jonah contrasts dispensary cannabis with organic THCA flower grown by a friend in North Carolina. In his experience, the organic flower does not bring the heart palpitations or paranoia he felt from dispensary products. He encourages listeners to research how their cannabis is grown, ask about sprays and additives, and think critically about who benefits from the current system.
Key Takeaways
Learn about your endocannabinoid system. Ask how your products are grown. Look beyond single compounds to the whole plant. Do your own research and think critically. And always talk with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your health.
To put whole plant thinking into practice when you shop, read Organic vs Conventional Hemp: What to Ask Before You Buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jonah Bolt?
Jonah Bolt is the founder of Quantum Collective and host of the Quantum Collective Podcast. He ran the hemp company Hemp and Heal from 2016 to 2019 and educated doctors on the endocannabinoid system.
What is the difference between CBD and whole plant oil?
CBD is one cannabinoid. Whole plant oil contains many cannabinoids, terpenes and other compounds from the entire plant, which Jonah believes work best together.
Is this medical advice?
No. This episode shares Jonah's opinions and experiences. Always speak with a qualified healthcare provider.
Where can I learn more about the research?
Jonah has a longer webinar on his Rumble channel, rumble.com/user/Jonahbolt, where he walks through the research.
Where can I watch the episode?
The Medical Marijuana Scam: What the Dispensaries Will Never Tell You streams on Rumble.
Watch the Full Episode
Watch The Medical Marijuana Scam on Rumble and explore guest interviews on the Quantum Collective Podcast page. Related reading: our methylene blue guide and our Klamath blue green algae guide.
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