Cannabis sativa

Cannabis sativa, also known as marijuana, is defined as a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant, that affects almost every organ in the body. Intended for medical use, it is most commonly used today for recreational purposes, by adolescents who want to obtain the feeling of being “high”. (Caulkins, Kilmer, & Kleiman, 2016, p. 2). Marijuana is a powerful drug, containing over 400 chemicals, with delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) being the key psychoactive substance within it (Li, 2013, p. 1). Leaves, roots, or seeds of the Cannabis plant can be eaten to feel the effects of this drug. Marijuana was first introduced into the world thousands of years ago, primarily being used for medical reasons, in addition to food, fiber and textiles.…

Cannabis sativa is a hemp plant which the popular drug marijuana comes from. The leaves, stems, and seeds from this plant can be formed into a dried leaf or hash used to smoke and also eat. In 2005 a survey was conducted by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health and it showed that 97.5 million Americans age twelve and older reported using marijuana at least once. Research studies also shows that about 9 percent of marijuana users become addicted. Tetrahydrocannabinol also known as "THC" is…

There are references towards marijuana all around us. Try re-watching Scooby Doo. Shaggy always had the munchies and even had a love interest named Mary Jane. I mean what do you think Shaggy and Scooby were always doing in the back of that van! Look at That 70s Show, that’s not a cigarette they’re passing around. Give Black Sabbath’s “Sweet Leaf” a listen; they don’t even hide their reference. Cannabis has been referenced and mentioned for years and it’s use even dates back to 8000 BCE when hemp…

Cannabis Sativa: Biological Effects on the Human Body and Carcinoma Cannabis has been around for centuries the earliest written record of it was in 2727 B.C. by Emperor Shen Nung from China. In 1545 cannabis spread to the western hemisphere by Spaniards where it was imported and used as fiber by Chile. Before 1545 Ancient Greeks, Romans, North Africans North Americans, and the Islamic empire were familiar with cannabis. Cannabis sativa grows in the wild in several tropical and humid areas of…

Dominant species identified were Cannabis sativa, Oxalis corniculata, Cynodon dactylon and Digitaria setigera. Cannabis sativa, the most frequently occurring specie of study area, is a wild herb and grows in moist and waste places near houses and along roadsides. It is common weed found throughout of Pakistan (Abbasi et al., 2011). As far as second most dominant species Oxalis corniculata is concerned, it is found in temperate areas having moisture and sunlight like waste places, cultivated…

While progress has been made in cannabis accessibility, there still remains an unfortunate stigma surrounding users. Despite a shift in perception due to legal status, those who use cannabis are often misrepresented in our society. This is further compounded if you are a WOC or belong to any other marginalized groups, because of oppressive stereotypes rooted in falsehood. Throughout history, society’s depiction of a female-identifying cannabis user has often been unkind; despite countless…

reasons such as dealing with depression. Cannabis refers to the use of cannabis and it’s cannabinoids to treat disease or improve symptoms (dictionary.com). Inside medical cannabis it has THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol). THC is the active ingredient in cannabis giving its narcotic and psychoactive effects. Comparatively, the CBD has medical effects, but it doesn 't make people feel “stoned” and actually counters some of the effects of THC (dictionary.com). Medical marijuana has…

What is Medical Marijuana? Medical marijuana or medical cannabis refers to the medical use of Cannabis Indica or Cannabis Sativa to relieve the symptoms of and treat conditions and ailments. The mere topic of marijuana as a medical substance has for a long time been mired in controversy due to the strong positive and negative opinions that exist. This is despite the fact that Marijuana was used medically in different cultures worldwide over the centuries until the early 1900s. Recent research,…

What Is Medical-Grade Marijuana? People often confuse recreational and medical cannabis for the same product, but there is a distinction between the substances people use for enjoyment and those who need it to relieve pain and alleviate symptoms of medical conditions. Keep reading to discover what medical-grade marijuana is and what it’s used for today. Its History Do you need a brief history of medical marijuana? The medicinal use of this drug has a long history dating back thousands of years…

1 Birendra Shrestha Proff Mary Stanly English 1301 10/27/1016 Legalization of Marijuana Dried seeds, leaves, stem and flowers obtained from the hemp of the Cannabis Sativa are marijuana. The cannabis plant has a medicinal value of a psychoactive drug. Reports and statistics have shown that marijuana is the commonest illicit drug among drug users in the United States of America. The plant Cannabis Sativa has over 483 known compounds with tetrahydrocannabinol (TCH) compound being the commonly…