Whether you’re new to cannabis or a seasoned connoisseur, there’s always more to learn about this incredible plant.
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Curious about cannabis? Cannabis 101 is here to help! Learn the basics like THC vs. CBD, strain types, and how to enjoy cannabis safely. This is an ideal resource for anyone exploring cannabis, offering a simple way to stay updated and make informed decisions.
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Cannabis, one of the oldest cultivated plants, has been used for over 12,000 years for medicine, textiles, and rituals. Originating in Asia, it spread globally, becoming culturally significant in regions like India and China. Despite its long history, cannabis faced prohibition in the 20th century due to social and political shifts. Today, its legalization is driving a modern resurgence and renewed interest in its benefits.
Labels like Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid refer more to growth structure than effects. Cannabis effects are influenced by terpenes, flavonoids, and cannabinoids, which interact with your body’s chemistry:
• Terpenes: Affect aroma, flavor, and effects (e.g., myrcene for relaxation, limonene for uplift).
• Flavonoids: Influence color, flavor, and potential health benefits.
• Cannabinoids (THC, CBD): Interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system to shape effects.
Since everyone’s body reacts differently, cannabis effects vary by individual, making personal experimentation key.
Exploring Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are compounds in cannabis that interact with the body, with over 100 identified:
• THC: Psychoactive, provides a “high” and benefits like pain relief.
• CBD: Non-psychoactive, reduces anxiety, inflammation, and seizures.
Others:
• CBN: Sedative, aids sleep.
• CBG: Anti-inflammatory precursor to other cannabinoids.
• CBC: Pain relief and mood support.
• THCV & CBDV: Studied for appetite suppression and epilepsy.
Entourage Effect: Cannabinoids work best synergistically, enhancing whole-plant extracts.
Cannabis, one of the oldest cultivated plants, has been used for over 12,000 years for medicine, textiles, and rituals. Originating in Asia, it spread globally, becoming culturally significant in regions like India and China. Despite its long history, cannabis faced prohibition in the 20th century due to social and political shifts. Today, its legalization is driving a modern resurgence and renewed interest in its benefits.
Cannabis, one of the oldest cultivated plants, has been used for over 12,000 years for medicine, textiles, and rituals. Originating in Asia, it spread globally, becoming culturally significant in regions like India and China. Despite its long history, cannabis faced prohibition in the 20th century due to social and political shifts. Today, its legalization is driving a modern resurgence and renewed interest in its benefits.
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