Cannabis is an annual plant
found growing wild in many parts of the world
in warm climates.
It is also widely cultivated. The small
green flowers bloom from August through
October.
The male plant does not
flower.
The female plant blooms from August
through October, producing small, ash colored
fruit.
Classification
Taste
Balance
Yin/Yang
Humor
Uses/Applications
Research shows Cannabis
properties may include the following:
analgesic-hypnotic, topical anesthetic,
antibiotic, antispasmodic, anti-depressant,
tranquilizer, appetite stimulant, pain killer,
and to ease withdrawal from alcohol and
opiates.
Cannabis has been regulated and illegal
since 1937 in the United States and Canada,
even though research suggests low
toxicity.
Combinations
None
Constituents
THC
(tetrahydrocannabinol),
nabilone.
Action
Sedative, Steroid, Pain
Relief, Anti-Emetic.
Food
Values
None
Part
Used
Leaves.
Collection
Pull
the plant up by the
roots.
Then put each plant in a paper bag with
the top open until the leaves feel dry to the
touch.
Strip the leaves off the stem and put
them into a jar with a
lid.
Do not pack the leave too tightly because
you need air circulation so mold does not
develop.
Preparation
Cannabis is illegal and
should be used only under medicinal
supervision.
It is also known as an effective pain
reliever for extreme
pain.
Growing
Directions
To
germinate the seeds place a group of about 6
seeds in a moist paper
towel.
Leave it moist but not soaking
wet.
Germination will take from 24 hours to 7
days.
Plant the sprouts in moist soil and
sprinkle a little soil over
it.
Supply the plants with fluorescent
lighting about 2 inches above the
plant.
The ideal temperature for Cannabis is
between 20o
C and 25o
C.
Cannabis has a short growth cycle of 120
day.
History
Cannabis has been used
medicinally by the Chinese since 3000 BC and it
was also widely used by Victorian physicians
for insomnia and pain
relief.
Even Queen Victoria is said to have used
the drug to relieve period
pains.
Additional
Information
1.
Research suggests active compounds found
in Cannabis can help relieve the spasticity and
joint pain associated with MS, and reduce the
intraocular pressure in glaucoma
suffers.
2.
Research has shown that like steroid, the
cannabis compounds can be delivered the same
route, so the patients can be spared the side
effects of hoarseness and candidosis associated
with steroid
treatment.
3.
UK has licensed Cannabis for use as an
anti-emetic in cancer
treatment.
4.
The Medical Research Council has been
studying Cannabis since
1968.
Dr. Pertwee’s research group contributed
to the discovery of the body’s natural
cannabinoid system.
This includes anandamide, found in the
human brain.
Amandamide is selectively released and
like Cannabis, affects mood, memory, acts as an
anti-inflammatory agent and deliver pain
relief.
THC is known to achieve similar effects
by acting through specific
receptors.
5.
Cannabis has many valuable
uses;
paper, textiles, building materials,
food, medicine, paint, detergent, varnish, oil,
ink, and fuel.
It is a valuable and environmentally
friendly crop.
Cautions
1.
If smoked over long periods of time lung
damage may occur.
2.
Dizziness and Cotton mouth are common
side effects.