The great curiosities of the world of CANNABIS SATIVA

The history of this millenary plant is full of anecdotes that surprise many, as well as its recreational and therapeutic properties. Ideal for a meeting with friends or during a debate about the pros and cons of cannabis, these 15 curiosities exposed today will surely be of great help.




For all cannabis lovers, as well as those who still have much to learn from this sacred plant, today we have some curiosities for you that will surely surprise both the old and the new in this area.

1. It is in Shennong, a character from Chinese mythology, who would have participated in the foundation of this civilization 5000 years ago, that one attributes the discovery of the medicinal properties of dozens of plants. Among them is cannabis, whose female plants would be used to calm gout, rheumatism or menstrual pain. To do this, he took the precaution of trying each of the plants with him, some of them even toxic. To discover its medicinal power, it even managed to consume around 70 different drinks in a day.

2. The Gutenberg Bible, the first book with a loose print, was printed on hemp paper. The 35 copies that were made required 11,130 sheets made of this material. On the other hand, for the 155 copies made with the pulp of the tree, 49,290 pages were necessary.

3. There is widespread deception on the Internet, which implies that it is legal to smoke marijuana in North Korea. But it's not like that. Apparently, a reporter saw a North Korean man rolling a cigarette in the street and thought it was cannabis. He told it and since then this idea has become viral. However, there are large hemp farms in this country to obtain fiber for the manufacture of clothing.

4. It seems that the first Internet sale was cannabis. This happened in the 70s, the students of Stanford University using ARPANET, the network to connect the institutions that the Department of Defense of the United States had initiated and which is the seed of the Internet today. They apparently contacted MIT colleagues for the purchase and sale of a certain amount of grass. However, this first transaction is not taken into account since it never materialized. Also, if they did, they would have had serious problems since at that time, the sale of cannabis was illegal in the United States.

5. According to state health authorities in Colorado, which legalized the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis in 2014, there are more dispensaries than Starbucks brand establishments: by the end of 2015 there were 269, while there are only 248 cafeterias and 205 McDonald's restaurants. There is nothing there.

6. Although some American states did not regulate the consumption of grass in 1619, the colonists were forced to grow hemp to have the equipment to make ropes and cloth. If someone refused, the authorities could take very severe measures. In Virginia, for example, there was a time when farmers who did not obey this directive could end up in jail. Also, at that time, they could also pay taxes.

7. In 2008, an Italian court ruled that members of the Rastafarian religion could possess large quantities of cannabis. Thus he responded to the arguments of a man arrested with 100 grams of grass, who explained that the cannabis was sacred in his beliefs. Currently, the country has a project in Parliament for the legalization of the plant.

8. Cannabis grows in Bhutan in an uncontrolled way, but its inhabitants do not use it to smoke, but as food for pigs. However, access to international media, the arrival of tourists and changes in the way of life of its citizens have made them start smoking cannabis. Personal consumption, however, is unfortunately prohibited by the authorities.

9. The fact that some varieties of cannabis have a cheese smell is due to the presence of certain acids in terpenes, responsible for correcting the smell of cannabis and certain medicinal properties. Among these is hexanoic acid, specifically present in animal fats, which is directly responsible for the odor "dirty socks" and isovaleric, reminiscent of the smell of sweaty feet.

10. One acre (4000 square meters) of hemp produces the same amount of paper as four acres of forest. Therefore, it is more profitable and more beneficial for the environment to use hemp, which would otherwise be ready for industrial use in just six months (a tree would take 20 years).


11. THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis, helps improve visual sensitivity. According to preliminary studies conducted by the University of Montreal, cannabinoids would help delay the loss of vision caused by certain degenerative diseases. Similarly, according to a recent study, cannabis could also help us with complex tasks, such as seeing in the dark. This scientific discovery is an anecdote originated in 2004 when a group of Canadian scientists watched Moroccan fishermen who used cannabis before heading out to fish at night. They argued that cannabis was a good ally to distinguish better in the dark.

12. A survey from Montana State University and the State of San Diego concluded that cannabis regulation has reduced the suicide rate. According to their findings, states that have regularized the medicinal use of the herb, cases of suicide among young men had declined compared to other areas where the herb for therapeutic use is still penalized. According to the scientists, cannabis, used in moderation, works as a powerful antidepressant.

13. Alaska had already regulated cannabis in 1975. At that time, the state Supreme Court had decided that the constitutional right to privacy protect adults who own and use small amounts of grass. However, this principle was found with laws that penalized the possession of more than 25 grams of plants. In 2015, private recreational consumption was legalized. Previously, in 1998, the same had been done with medicinal use.

14. Nuts increase the effects of cannabis cannabis. The omega 3 fatty acids contained in this dried fruit make the effects of THC occur faster and be more durable. Broccoli is also a food that improves these effects. It is advisable to eat it before smoking, since its high rate of terpenes (those responsible for the smell and taste of cannabis) helps cannabis when depression is fought.

15. The president of the United States, George Washington, cultivated and consumed cannabis. According to some researchers, he did it to relieve the pain caused by his dentures. In some of his letters, he complained about the time he had spent separating female plants from male plants during sowing. This is not the only president who used it: Kennedy also used it to treat his back pain.

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