Cannabis activist, Cherokee Marijhuana Medicine Man, Reefer refugee, and one of the pioneers of the world of vaporization, Eagle Bill (1942 - 2005), had over 30 years experience growing cannabis and was devoted to educating people about the fact that Marijhuana can be a medicine.
Eagle Bill first became aware of the reality of Marijhuana being used as medicine in the early 80's through his suggestion a friend, who was undergoing chemo therapy for treatment of cancer, was brought to him. Bill's friend's body was in a weak and frail stat due to the modern cancer treatments which caused a constant lack of appetite, nausea and vomiting. He came to Eagle Bill in the hope of lessening his pain through the use of cannabis. After smoking half a joint with Bill, he developed the "munchies" and promptly left to go to eat. Over a period of time Bill watched his friend rebuild his body, using Marijhuana as medicine.