For about thousands of years, since the herb was discovered, cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes. The earliest traces of the herb being used for medicinal purposes were seen in China around 100 A.D. After that, there have been mentions of the uses of hemp and cannabis all around the globe with different names and different uses and notions. As science slowly developed we gradually understood the exact effects of weed on us and on our surroundings. Let us have a look at some facts on weed.
Consumption
The most common way of consuming weed is rolling it with tobacco and smoking it. Pipes and vapes are also popularly used. However, for medicinal purposes, certain consumers inhale it directly to the lungs which allows the active compounds to enter the user’s bloodstream directly.
It is consumed orally in the form of edibles, oils, etc. Topical usage like bath salts, lotions are less known, however, it does not reach the brain and does not cause intoxication.
Purposes
Cannabis is widely used for medical, recreational and industrial purposes.
Medical
It is used medically for curing chronic diseases like arthritis and seizures. A lot of cases have also shown marijuana to cure chronic asthma. Though out of all these the most valuable results came from the cancer tests. It was discovered that marijuana helps to fight cancer. It is a slow but powerful agent to eliminate cancer cells from spreading.
Recreational
Weed is also used recreationally as it is known to reduce stress and anxiety and soothe the nervous system.
Around the globe, the weed is known as a psychoactive drug mainly to alter consciousness, increase creativity, and alter emotions and feelings.
Industrial
Various pieces of merchandise are being made out of hemp like bags, clothes, soaps and so on, which have gained tremendous popularity, especially among the younger generation. Almost all age groups have started shifting to organic products for their daily activities.
Legalization
Some countries like Norway, Australia, Netherlands, Romania, Sweden and some parts of the United States have legalized the use of weed.
In places where the demand is high but it is not legal, people resort to peddling which is a serious crime in many countries. On the other hand, some parts of the world offer Weed Delivery under the proper legalized procedures. This makes the government keep policies under proper check. Legalizing the drug will not only reduce the crime rate but would also spread awareness among the people, break social stigmas and do away with misbeliefs.
Development
If marijuana is illegal in an area then it contributes to the crime rate of the area but if it is legal, then it will always help in the development of the region and its people. It has been seen that legalizing cannabis generates a lot of taxes and revenues to the government directly and indirectly.
Apart from simply generating money, legalization also creates a lot of jobs through the various smoke shops and other startups that open up immediately.
Cannabis is nothing short of a blessing, whose multi-purpose and multi-functionality has been an advantage to the humankind. The essence of the plant, since its discovery, is being used in different spheres, and shall continue to do so.
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