How To Consume Medicinal Cannabis - GreenPassion.org - Dedicated to Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Education

Carrie · #1 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 04:29 PM

Know Your Cannabis
HOW TO CONSUME MEDICINAL CANNABIS IN A RESPONSIBLE WAY

TYPES OF CANNABIS: MARIJUANA IS GENERALLY DEFINED AS THE DRIED FLOWERS OF THE HEMP PLANT, CANNABIS SATIVA. THE MOST IMPORTANT DISTINCTION FOR CANNABIS SATIVA VARIETIES IS BETWEEN "SATIVA" AND "INDICA." THEIR ORIGIN AND EFFECTS ARE QUITE DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER. THERE IS AMAZING VARIATION IN THE CANNABIS SATIVA SPECIES, AND AMAZING POTENTIAL FOR ITS THERAPEUTIC USE. THE FOLLOWING IS A GENERAL GUIDE:

CANNABIS SATIVA INDICA
APPEARANCES:
-shorter, stockier plant reaching heights of 1-2 metres
-wide,deeply serrated leaves
-dense flower clusters(tight buds)
EFFECTS (LOWER THC,HIGHER CBN/CBD):
-generally more physical than cerebral (however,the relief of physical symptoms can have a positive physical effect)
-sedation,pain relief and relaxation
-best for later in the day and bedtime
-perhaps better for anxiety than depression
BENEFITS:
-reduces pain - relieves headaches and migraines
-muscle relaxant -reduces intra-occular pressure
-relieves spasms,reduces seizures
-reduces inflammation -bronchio-dilator and expectorant
-aids sleep
-reduces anxiety and stress
-reduces nausea
-stimulates appetite

CANNABIS sativa SATIVA
APPEARANCE:
-taller,lankier,potentially reaching heights of over 5 meters
-narrow serrated leaves
-loose flower clusters
EFFECTS (HIGH THC,LOW CBN/CBD):
-more stimulating and uplifting
-energizing and thought provoking
-increases focus and creativity
-supports immune system
-best for use in daytime
BENEFITS
-reduces nausea
-stimulates the appetite
-fights depression
-positive,uplifting,cerebral effect
-energizes and stimulates
-promotes creativity
-relieves headaches and migraines
-relaxes muscles,relieves pain
-acts as an expectorant

SELECTING THE BEST STRAIN AND DOSAGE
THE EFFICACY OF CANNABIS IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO STRAIN SELECTION. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN SELECTING STRAINS THAT WILL BENEFIT YOU. POTENCY AND DOSAGE VARY WITH DIFFERENT STRAINS,CONDITIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. THE IDEA IS TO CONSUME AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE OF THE MOST APPROPRIATELY POTENT STRAINS AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO REDUCE COSTS AND POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS.

HYBRID STRAIN CROSSES:
MOST CANNABIS SEEDS AND MEDICINE AVAILABLE TODAY ARE FROM HYBRIDS-CROSSES OF SATIVA AND INDICA VARIETIES. THIS ALLOWS CULTIVATORS TO ENJOY AND SELECT FOR VARIOUS DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF GROWTH,APPEARANCE AND EFFECT. THE GENETICS AND HENCE THE EFFECTS OF ONE LINEAGE WILL USUALLY BE DOMINANT. FOR EXAMPLE: INDICA-DOMINANT CROSSES ARE FOR PAIN RELIEF, WITH THE SATIVA COMPONENT HELPING WITH ENERGY AND ACTIVITY LEVELS. SATIVA-DOMINANT CROSSES ARE GOOD FOR STIMULATING APPETITE,WITH THE INDICA COMPONENT HELPING TO REDUCE BODY PAIN AND INCREASE RELAXATION.

Cannabis has been proven helpful in relieving the symptoms of thousands of conditions,including:

-PAIN FROM VARIOUS AILMENTS AND INJURIES
-ARTHRITIS,BURSITIS
-MIGRAINES
-MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
-HEPATITIS C
-FIBROMYALGIA
-MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH ISSUES INCLUDING ANXIETY,STRESS,DEPRESSION,HYPERACTIVE AND HORMONAL DISORDERS
-NAUSEA AND LOW APPETITE
-HIV/AIDS
-CANCER AND CHEMOTHERAPY
-CROHN'S
-MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
-EPILEPY.PARKINSON'S
-ASTHMA,EMPHYSEMA
-GLAUCOMA AND OTHER INTRA-OCULAR DISORDERS
-SKIN DISEASES SUCH AS PRURITIS AND PSORIASIS
-BACK PAIN AND MUSCLE SPASMS
-PARAPLEGIA AND QUADRIPLEGIA
-INSOMNIA AND OTHER SLEEP DISORDERS

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (CANNABINOIDS)
THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 60 IDENTIFIED CANNABINOIDS AND EACH OF AN INFINITE NUMBER OF STRAINS OF CANNABIS HAS ITS OWN CANNABINOID PROFILE. THE ACTIVE CANNABINOIDS EACH HAVE UNIQUE PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND MANY COMBINATIONS ACTUALLY APPEAR TO HAVE SYNERGYSTIC AND ANTAGONISTIC EFFECTS.

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): Euphoric,stimulant,muscle relaxant,anti-epileptic,anti-emetic,anti-inflammatory,appetite stimulating,bronchio-dilating,hypotensive,anti-depressant and analgesic effects.
Cannabidiol (CBD): Lessens the psychoactive effects of THC,sedative and analgesic effects.
Cannabichromene (CBC): Promotes the effects of THC and has sedative and analgesic effects.
Cannabigerol (CBG): Has sedative effects and anti-microbial properties as well as lowering intra-ocular pressure. CBG is the biogenetic precursor of all other cannabinoids.
Cannabinol (CBN):A mildly psychoactive degradation of THC, it's primary effects are as an anti-epileptic,and to lower intra-ocular pressure.

jangel · #2 (**permalink**) 04-18-2008, 01:26 PM

This is incredible, Carrie. Thank you. I will add thanks when the buttons come back. Might take time though.

Life,
j-angel

ISO2BWELL · #3 (**permalink**) 04-18-2008, 01:43 PM

Carrie:

AWESOME info. I have already passed it along to several potential MMJ users who are fearful of the "smoking" aspect.

The "Thanks" button is currently AWOL, so I loaded you up on some REP points instead...

ISO

jangel · #4 (**permalink**) 04-18-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISO2BWELL

Carrie:

AWESOME info. I have already passed it along to several potential MMJ users who are fearful of the "smoking" aspect.

The "Thanks" button is currently AWOL, so I loaded you up on some REP points instead...

ISO

Good Idea. I did the same (I think!!!)

Life,
j-angel

Carrie · #5 (**permalink**) 04-18-2008, 07:35 PM

This is one of our centre's handouts. This information is sooo important. It is a lot of help for people using medical marijuana and the people who don't. Thanks for the rep points guys, (Not sure what that does yet)

nowherefast · #6 (**permalink**) 09-11-2008, 09:27 PM

very good info! forgive me if i havent found it yet if its posted somewhere else, but im assuming this guide if for consumption as in smoking? what about also mentioning oral consumption, or eating it, wether with butter from plant matter or butter with hash, or a bhang usually made with milk, or teas etc? i use bubblehash slowly melted in butter to cook with, muffins, brownies, fudge, cookies etc, even mac an cheese or other kinds of pasta, and it is far more effective at fighting pain versus smoking. and that could also help with those that are hesitant about smoking something. also helpful with someone who just doesnt want to be seen as a "drug user" for smoking pot and having to worry about what visitors may think, when they can eat a muffin and have no one, neighbors or children even think twice about "why is daddy smoking?" but its also really easy to eat too much as well so dosage warning should be given too haha. not deadly but anyone who has "accidentally" eaten half a pan of fresh hash brownies and slept for the next 18 hrs will prob tell ya to be careful not to eat too much haha. hope that helps someone. still a very good informative post for certain!

Carrie · #7 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 12:44 PM

Sorry about the very slow response, work and health have been pretty demanding.
The guide for "consumption"-consumption as in eating, smoking or even Topical(absorb). All with different results. This information does not change by the way you consume.
Me being a chronic medicinal user, I smoke large amounts for my ms. Even with the large amounts, there are some hard days that one cookie does me wonders. Check out any of my recipe's in the kitchen section and maybe you will find something you like.
I'm the chef/kitchen manager for the Toronto Compassion center's, now we have over 2200 members who all need to "consume" cannabis in one or all the ways possible with our rather huge menu's.
I agree the baked goods are easier with kids, until they are big enof to find those.

drunk catLol, hardass kitty!