Marijuana or hashish, is also a psychoactive drug, cannabis, is produced from parts of the cannabis plant, either from the cured flowers and/or the outgrowths of various kinds of the plant. It is usually said that the cannabis plant first grew in the Himalayas.
A major chemical compound commonly known as THC, has chemical substances that usually acts upon the Nervous system that alters the brain function when consumed, usually by smoking or ingestion. Cannabis has a history of religious use as well, especially in India, where it has been used by the spiritual sadhus for centuries now. The sale and the use of Marijuana has been restricted or banned in almost all parts of the world. Most prominent users of cannabis were the ancient Hindus. It is also called as ganja in modern Indian language originating from ganjika in Sanskrit. Marijuana will only be absorbed into the bloodstream by blending it with Alcohol or other solvents like ethanol
Cannabis, Medically, is often used as an appetite stimulant and pain reliever for illnesses such as cancer, and other diseases. Also can be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
There are several ways the Cannabis can be prepared or manufactured for human consumption, some of it is mentioned below:
* One of which is Marijuana which is already been told about.
* Kief, a powder containing the resin glands, it is produced with the help of marijuana and leaves. * Hashish, a concentrated resin made by heating kief.
* Charas, done by rubbing the resin of the plant.
* Can also be smoked in the form of RESIN.
SMOKING CANNABIS :
The primary constituent of these drugs is the cannabis drug. These particles are picked up by the respiratory system, and then absorbed into the bloodstream where they travel to the brain that results in neuro-chemical effects.
A cannabis joint is done by rolling cannabis, into a cigarette, or into a cigar, which is usually done by removing the tobacco from within a standard cigarette or a cigar. In such preparation, tobacco and the Cannabi are combined into a single cigarette.
A bong is a water-pipe by with the help of which the cannabis smoke is filtered through
water. Smoking from a bong loaded with cold water, will cool the smoke and may reduce
the effects of the heat. However, using hot water, increases moisture in the smoke, which
also can reduce adverse effects.
A Bubbler can also be used to smoke a Cannabi, just as used to smoke cigarettes with the help of a Hookah.
There are many effects of smoking or intake of the Cannabis drug that may depend upon the physical and mental surroundings.
* It has Varying amounts of anxiety in some users,
* Stress reduction in some,
* Varying degrees of euphoria might also set in,
* It is often considered to be beneficial to glaucoma patients,
* increased blood flow and heart beat rate,
* High/very low blood pressure.