Herbs, Plants, Trees and Roots | July, 2011

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An appetite stimulant, Marijuana is in some cases prescribed by doctors to Multiple Sclerosis patients, as well as those battling AIDS. Chemotherapy patients have found relief from the nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite that are side effects from the Chemo treatments. Because it lowers the intra-ocular eye pressure as well as being a natural pain reliever, it is an excellent choice for those who suffer with Glaucoma. Cannabis is also used to treat mental disorders such as depression and schizophrenia.

Marijuana

SCIENTIFIC NAME:
(Cannabis sativa L.)


Originating in Central and South Asia, Marijuana is now cultivated in many parts of the world for its psychoactive drug properties or for its medicinal ones. Marijuana and Hemp are both names for the Cannabis plant. However, they are different in that the Hemp strain is grown for its abundant fiber while Marijuana is grown mostly for recreational or medicinal uses. Hemp plants have been developed to produce lower levels of THC, one of the psychoactive molecules that produces the “high” that is associated with Marijuana. Marijuana is a tall, thin, flowering, annual herb that grows to heights of 7 feet in some cases, while the Hemp can grow as tall as 20 feet. The leaves have serrated leaflets that gradually increase in number and size with a maximum of approximately 13 leaflets per leaf. The number of leaflets diminishes to one as it approaches the flowering top of the plant. The female plant produces seeds in her buds, which are clustered, hairy and contain a lot of sticky resin.



Common Names:

Cannabis, Mary Jane, Pot, Hash, Hashish, Hemp, Weed, Ganja, Dope, Grass, Bud, etc.


Marijuana

Uses:

An appetite stimulant, Marijuana is in some cases prescribed by doctors to Multiple Sclerosis patients, as well as those battling AIDS. Chemotherapy patients have found relief from the nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite that are side effects from the Chemo treatments. Because it lowers the intra-ocular eye pressure as well as being a natural pain reliever, it is an excellent choice for those who suffer with Glaucoma. Cannabis is also used to treat mental disorders such as depression and schizophrenia.



Applications:

Inhalation:
Marijuana is generally smoked in a pipe or a rolled cigarette. Inhale smoke and hold it as long as you can without choking, then exhale slowly. Repeat until desired effect is obtained.

Tea:
Put 1 cup of water in a small sauce pan, add ¼ cup of whole milk or cream (Need the saturated fat) and a small amount of fresh or dried Cannabis. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Add honey if desired.

Eating:
Fresh leaves may be cut and added to brownies.


Warnings:

Marijuana is illegal to grow, possess or obtain in the U.S. and many other countries.

With any herb, there is the risk of an allergic reaction. Small children and pregnant women should use additional caution when considering the use of herbal remedies.