Cannabis sativa

name:Hemp
other namesMarihuana, Bhang, Charas, Ganja, Haschisch (German), Kif, Ta Ma, Dagga
familyCannabaceae, Moraceae (mulberry family)

occurrence

warm temperate zones around the world

chemistry

Cannabinols, cannabidiols, ... this results in the well-known Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which, however, is not solely responsible for the effect. Is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Has an intoxicating effect for 2-8 hours, depending on use and quality

preparation

Smoking the dried flowers
Prepare to eat or drink

history

Cannabis indica in India
already 4000 years ago in Egypt
4800 years with the Chinese
in ancient Thebes as a calming drink
planted by the Scythians on the Volga

images

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