(1/n) Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug throughout the world. It is derived from the annual plant Cannabis sativa L., which has a worldwide distribution. Cannibis sativa is grown commercially as hemp and its fibres used for the production of rope and cloth.
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(2/n) Cannabis is a mild hallucinogen. The active components of cannabis responsible for its hallucinogenic properties are the tetrahydrocannabinols (THCs), especially D9-tetrahydrocannabinol (D9-THC),
(3/n) it also has Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabinol (CBN) [both are derivatives of THC]
As you can see structures are not very different.👆👆👇👇
(4/n) Cannabis oil [CBD oil] (also known as hashish oil or hemp oil). This dark-coloured oil or tar-like substance is obtained by solvent extraction from either cannabis resin or the crude plant material. It is often potent, with the highest concentration of THC.
(5/n) Only name is CBD oil but the main Ingredient is THC.
Cannabis products are usually smoked either on their own or in combination with tobacco but may be self-administered in other ways; for example, cannabis resin may be consumed with food.
(6/n) Cannabis and it's products were used in many medicinal purposes, even in ancient India it was used along with other medicines in Ayurveda, because cannabis has a property of adhering with receptors easily.
Many researches has beem conducted on the side effects
(7/n) of both Cannabis and alcohol, but very less in cannabis in comparison to alcohol.
CBD is found helpful in treating anxiety, epilepsy and all, but mind you it's CBD not THC.
(8/n) ‘BHAV PRAKASH NIGHANTU’
A book of Ayurveda defines Marijuana as “Madakrt” means that which causes intoxication ; “Kamada” means the one which increases sexual drive ; “Ruchya” means that increase sensation of taste.
It is also found helpful in increasing digestion.
(9/n) UN in 1961 banned the Cannabis and it's derivatives and called it is an illicit drug.
Smoking weed includes both 3 active ingredients and hence cause less effect, But if extraction of ingredients in any pure form would cause damage if ingested.
(10/n) CBD oil is used in external purpose only in terms of medicinal use.
I hope everything is clear, regarding Cannabis and it's ingredients and why it's dangerous if taken in extracted form.
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