“ARTICLE OF THE WEEK” — The Historical Guide to Cannabis, Marijuana and Hemp Flower Strains

“The guide to cannabis, marijuana and hemp flower strains will be useful and information on various levels as you become familiar with all aspects of these plants.”  Also, there is considerable misnomers when referring to the differences between the three. Cannabis is not just marijuana because cannabis includes hemp.

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History of Cannabinoids

The CBD hemp flower cannabinoids history started in 2737 BCE by Emperor Shen Nung who is sometimes called the Father of Chinese Medicine.  He noted their health benefits so wrote about these benefits in his medical encyclopedia titled Pen Ts’ao.  Cannabis hemp was added to the US Pharmacopeia in 1850 which was around the same time as Queen Victoria’s reign in England.  Americans also used cannabinoids regularly to improve wellness in the form of tinctures.

First published in 1820, the US Pharmacopeia first set forth a set of standards, intended to regulate consistency, quality, and use of substances in 1820.  CBD was first isolated in the 1940s.  Scientists became interested in isolating the active ingredients in cannabis in the 1800s but had only managed to extract cannabinol (CBN) by the turn of the 20th century. It was in the 1940s that scientist isolated: CBD and THC. Now the researchers were able to start learning more about how these individual compounds impact human health.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Historical Impact
What Exactly is Cannabis
All Things Marijuana
The Best for Last is Hemp

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Guide To Cannabis, Marijuana and the Hemp Flower Strains — Introduction to the Historical Impact

History is just what it says it is, a record of the past actions and happenings. They say not to dwell on the past but sometimes we need to take a glance back to give the present a more accurate perspective. Today many speak to Cannabis as a destructive substance that has destroyed lives with addiction and intoxication. We also know today that that is only part of the story.  The rest of the story is that of redemption, restoring of health and well-being. It is important to consider all sides history to get an accurate account.

Historical Impact of Cannabis

Generally speaking, there is little difference between marijuana and cannabis and many people use the two terms interchangeable which is not fair to either.   Cannabis is the “motherlode” it is the main plant that yields two very opposite plant branches.  Cannabis is a scientific genus of flowering plants with three different species, not a colloquial term for parts of the Cannabis sativa plant used for recreational purposes. Hemp and marijuana plants are both part of the cannabis genus. So, here is the bottom line. All marijuana is cannabis but not all cannabis is marijuana.

In the 1830s, an Irish doctor by the name of Sir William Brooke O’Shaughnessy, discovered that cannabis extracts lessened stomach pain and vomiting in those suffering from cholera.  Before long cannabis extracts were sold in a variety of places including in the medical venue throughout Europe and the United States to treat stomach problems and other ailments

An ancient Greek historian name by the name of Herodotus recorded the Scythians to inhale the smoke from smoldering cannabis seeds as well as the flowers in order to get high.  People in the Middle East and Asia used Hashish which is a form of cannabis smoked in a pipe.   This occurred around 800 AD and also corresponded with Islam spreading in the region. The reason for this is that Islam forbids the use of alcohol and other substances but does not apply any rules against cannabis.

Historical Impact of Marijuana

Marijuana is the part of cannabis that includes the dried flowers, leaves, stems and seeds.  The Marijuana flower is the part bred for high levels of THC. CBD derived from marijuana is illegal, but CBD derived from hemp is legal.  But they are chemically the same.  Marijuana induces psychoactive effects and side effects like paranoia, anxiety and depression.

As the research continued, scientists discovered that Delta 9 THC, more than any other cannabinoid was the source of its medicinal properties.  So those who acquire health benefits from Marijuana also have to suffer through the psychoactive affects after affects to gain the benefits of how Delta 9 THC interacts with the brain. It is very effective for nausea, and it promotes hunger. This is particularly effective for patients doing cancer treatment. U.S. Food and Drug Administration has verified the marijuana cannabinoids to the point they have approved two drugs, Marinol and Syndros.

Interestingly enough, marijuana was not used in the USA until after the 1900s at least for recreational purposes. It so happened that immigrants from Mexico introduced the smoking of marijuana to the American culture.  But a few years later when the Great Depression hit the USA, resentment ensued towards the Mexican immigrants and fear of “weed” followed. In good faith with the views of the 1931 Prohibition era, 29 states outlawed cannabis.

Historical Impact of Hemp Flower

Hemp or industrial hemp as some call it, is a botanical class of Indica and Sativa cultivars.  It is grown for the two reasons of medicinal use and industrial use and that results in the manufacturing of many products.  Hemp rivals bamboo for being the fastest growing plant throughout the world. This is one of its many merits because it bleeds life into sustainability in our environment. We hear about it mostly because of the great number of strains of the hemp flower but it also is responsible for a great many commercial items like paper, rope, clothing, paint, biofuel and insulation.  

Legal Trials

Hemp has had its trials and tribulations with the law through the centuries of its existence.  When it was finally liberated because of the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill.  That Bill stated that all parts of the hemp flower are legal except for the Delta 9 THC which has to be limited to 0.3%.  Farmers started scrambling to set up their farms to grow hemp.  Hemp believers invested in setting up their own dispensaries to make it available to the consumer.  Even when it was illegal, consumers were able to access it in limited quantities which quickly led to surprising effects.

The Broad Story

The story of hemp is long, and it stretches around the world.  The ancients used it with positive outcomes.  It is the oldest crop ever cultivated so started in the Old World.  Even with its legal battles, hemp found its way across the Atlantic and intermittently, the powers that be, allowed it to be grown in small amounts. Actually, throughout war time, the illegal status was lifted so that hemp could be grown to product clothing, paper, rope, canvas and more.

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Guide To Cannabis, Marijuana and the Hemp Flower Strains — What Exactly is Cannabis?

Cannabis refers to a family of flowering plants that originating from the Cannabaceae family. Even though there are several species of cannabis, overall, they contain 100 cannabinoids plus.  These are the cannabinoids responsible for all the health benefits people enjoy as well as the intoxication effects. To date, there are four main types of cannabis:

Sativa
Indica
Ruderalis
Hybrid

Historically, researchers claimed that Sativa type is higher in THC than the other types. The guide to cannabis, marijuana and hemp flower strains includes information regarding the indica types.  First, they are lower in THC than other types. When hemp burst on the horizon for consummation purposes, the thought was put forward that all hemp was Indica. Even though that is not true, we will speak of that later in the “hemp section”. However, there are other differences between these four types of cannabis.

Defining the Cannabis Types

The Cannabis ruderalis is the rarest type of cannabis and has the fewest uses. It is also the plant lowest in THC, similar in nature to the indica plant. Neither does it contain measurable levels of CBD for medicinal effects.  Because of its lack of definition, often the users combine C. sativa or C. indica types thus creating hybrid versions.  When mixed with other types, you have enough potency to make a difference.

The Cannabis hybrid type is when two or more types of cannabis plants are crossed or bred to create a new strain. This type may be the most popular and most frequently used. Depending on the blend, it can be either Sativa dominant or Indica dominant.  On the other hand, they can be a 50%/50% blend. This may be the most popular because of equal effects.

Hybrid strains are created for a variety of reasons.  When farmers want to take the best of two different plants to better express certain cannabinoids or terpenes, they breed the two favorite plants with those desired natural compounds.  The researchers and breeders have their ear to the ground listening to the consumers and what they most desire. For the Marijuana branch of cannabis consumers, they want the most Delta 9 THC content for the most intoxicating effects. For the Hemp branch of cannabis consumers, they want the strains highest in CBD, CBG and other up and coming cannabinoids.

The Correct Distinguishing Verbiage

Is it Cannabis? Or is it Marijuana? Or maybe it is Hemp?  The guide to cannabis, marijuana and hemp flower strains  has answers to these questions swirling in your head right now and rightly so. There are similarities and there are differences, and that fact just proves why it is so important to use the right terminology.  It may mean life or death to someone if hemp is referred as cannabis.  It is cannabis but it is not the Marijuana branch which is high in Delta 9 THC and low in CBD. The person who introduced me to hemp CBD, never mentioned cannabis so when I decided to start selling the product, I received brochures with in depth information.  It was then I saw the word “cannabis”.  All I could think of was that I had been using marijuana for the past three weeks.

I called my distributor up and she made an explanation that was sufficient for me to continue my own research. The other thing is that I already experienced significant pain reduction so wanted more of the same if I knew it was not intoxicating and addictive substance. It soon became clear to me that hemp was cannabis. but it was not marijuana.  It was not intoxicating because the Delta 9 THC cannabinoid was highly regulated in hemp to 0.3% or less. My research led me to finding CBD tincture, CBD gummies (my favorite) and finally, by chance I found the CBD or Hemp Topicals. Continue reading to find out more about Marijuana and Hemp whose mother is Cannabis.

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Guide To Cannabis, Marijuana and the Hemp Flower Strains — All Things Marijuana

Marijuana is the cannabis branch which is high in content of Delta 9 THC.  It is also referred to as pot, weed, grass, bud, herb, ganja, Mary Jane, grass, etc.  Marijuana is a greenish-gray mix of dried flowers of Cannabis sativa which many smoke in the form of hand-rolled cigarettes or joints; puff on pipes or bongs, as well in blunts.  These smoke options are generally used recreationally.  When individuals want to use Marijuana for health benefits the options are to brew tea or make edibles such as brownies, cookies, or candies. However, another option to “consume” Marijuana is by way of vaporizers. Vaping is easier on the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system.

Marijuana sinsemilla is extracted from the female plants and it is also where resin products originate from. Various concentrates include resins which contain high doses of the active ingredients in Marijuana.  These resins are increasingly popular among those who use them both recreationally and medically.

Considering The Psychoactive Aspect

The psychoactive chemical in Marijuana is Delta 9 THC.  That is the chemical which gives the intoxicating effects and which also helps to make it so addictive.  The Delta 8 THC cannabinoid is in the resin produced by leaves and buds of the female cannabis plant.  There are more than 500 chemicals which also contribute to the intoxicating impact of Marijuana on the user.  So, no matter what part of the marijuana plant that you use, it is psychoactive or intoxicating.  It also carries with it the aftereffects of paranoia, depression and anxiety. Marijuana is also very addictive.

The Delta 9 THC’s chemical structure aligns with our own brain chemical called anandamide. Since it is similar, it is compatible with it so that means anandamide recognizes Delta 9 THC and consequently allows it to alter the normal brain communication or allowing psych activity to happen in the brain.  Endogenous cannabinoids  are those which are native to our own body.  Anandamide is one of those endogenous cannabinoids and their function is to act at neurotransmitters.  These neurotransmitters manage chemical messages between nerve cells or better known as neurons affect the sensations of pleasure, thinking, movement, sensory and the perception of time. This is how you become intoxicated, lose ability to balance and forget the passage of time. 

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Guide To Cannabis, Marijuana and the Hemp Flower Strains — The Best for Last is Hemp

Cannabis has been forever, and thousands have been users of marijuana for decades, but hemp is the new kid on the block. But it is a solution for thousands of Americans who enjoy the savors of cannabis but do not want the psychoactive affects of high Delta 9 THC.  Hemp is the answer, and it is the legal answer as well. And besides all that, it has a load of health benefits that are resolving so many chronic health issues like insomnia, pain, anxiety and so much more.

There are many aspects to hemp even from ancient times.  Hemp also is considered to be the oldest crop grown.  Now that statement might seem strange because earlier, I referred to hemp as the new kid on the block. Here’s how hemp is old and new at the same time.  The law got involved and decided that since it was so closely linked to cannabis so it should be a controlled substance as well.

Breaking Down the Composition

Hemp is the non-psychoactive branch of cannabis. It has so many uses that we may not be able to cover the east and west of this plant. Hemp is also seeds rich in protein, magnesium, and fiber.  But remember the hemp seeds do not have CBD in them.  Hemp seeds are very health for you particularly in antioxidant ways.  People usually add them to smoothies and salads and recently they added hemp milk as well.

Industrial hemp is grown for industrial or medicinal purposes as it contains 0.3% Delta 9 THC.  Industrial hemp, however, is mostly cultivated for its fibrous stalks and nutritious seeds because there is little CBD in other places of the hemp plant besides the hemp flower.   The extensive process of preparing the hemp stalk and stem for industrial use involves the stalks being retted, dried, and crushed. Then the fiber has to be separated from the wood portion of the stem to release the fibers. Each hemp plant has the potential to provide a fiber strand of almost 6 feet. Hemp fibers are used for the following products:

Twine, yarn, rope, string
Sponges, paper,
burlap, canvas, fabrics
Bioplastics, hempcrete, etc

There is much to say about industrial hemp because it is changing the conversation regarding environmental sustainability.  Hemp grows fast and produces more per acre than forests do. Hemp building products last longer and are easier on the environment as well. Sailors prefer canvas and rope made from industrial hemp because it is particularly resistant to salt water. Many prefer hemp clothing as it provides a barrier to the ultraviolet rays from the sun and if you have a wound, it is non-irritating. Also, hemp lasts forever and when it has served its purpose, it deteriorates quickly and completely.

Guide to Cannabis, Marijuana and Hemp Flower Provides Resolution

There are so many health elements that hemp resolves that it may seem to be magical.  It is not magic, but it is effective and here is why. All mammals have an Endocannabinoid System that is made up of many CB1 receptors and CB2 receptors throughout your body.   Our own “endo-cannabinoids” have a job to do to keep our body healthy, out of pain and balanced.  Our body is subject to many disruptions which break down our immune system; cause our organs to malfunction and other things.  When the researchers were confounded as to why the hemp cannabinoids worked so well be knock out pain, ease anxiety and make counting sheep unnecessary. It was then that they discovered that hemp cannabinoids are compatible to our own cannabinoids, thus they can take up the slack when our body is “off-line”.

Hemp and all its cannabinoids do provide resolution to so many health issues and particularly the chronic ones like pain, insomnia, anxiety and other things. To repeat, Hemp or CBD is not magic but it is effective even though you need to learn how to dose with it so it is most effective for you individually. It may be discovering which hemp flower strain to smoke or dry vape so you experience the best effects.  On the other hand, it may be deciding how often to dose with the gummies or the hemp sublingual tincture.  We cannot forget the effectiveness of CBD topicals or joint pain or irritating skin conditions. This journey of discovery may take some time, but it is well worth it to give you relief from years long chronic pain. It is also worth it to get a good night’s sleep so let’s do some exploration for knowledge that will unlock health for you.

Health Benefits — Types of Anxiety 

Whether you are struggling with social anxiety or psychotic anxiety, Hemp is here to help. There may be numerous types of anxiety when you examine neurobiology.  But across the board, CBD is minimizing anxiety in varying degrees no matter the type of anxiety.   In our guide to cannabis, marijuana and hemp flower strains we see that many people with disorders like schizophrenia likely experience anxiety along with their condition.  This is a typical psychotic-type anxiety. Research and clinical studies show that CBD from the hemp flower has mitigated symptoms for patients with schizophrenia. Even the medical professionals are recognizing the ability of CBD to stabilize multiple symptoms. These symptoms include hallucinations, racing thoughts, depression and apathy.

Health Benefits — Chronic Pain

The guide to cannabis, marijuana and hemp flower strains will always include a reference to the nagging chronic pain which so many people suffer from.  The difference with pain is that pharmaceuticals have by and large failed to provide an effective remedy for severe chronic pain. The only options they have also give too many side effects to be a viable treatment.  If you enjoy smoking, then you may achieve the level of relief you need from your particular type of pain.  The effectiveness of smoking or dry vaping of hemp flower lies in the pulmonary administration meaning all the beneficial compounds in hemp go directly to the lungs to meet up with the blood flow. This gives you the best bioavailability of any of the dosing methods of hemp.

All the hemp cannabinoids are compatible to our own native cannabinoids referred to as the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) that is present in all mammal’s bodies.  The pain pathways in the body are lined with CB2 receptors for the hemp cannabinoids to interact with. This is why hemp is so effective to alleviate pain.

Guide to Cannabis, Marijuana and Hemp Flower Strains for Insomnia

Next to chronic pain, chronic insomnia may be the next most nagging persistent health condition that disrupts one’s daytime life. If you get a good restful night’s sleep, you can deal with almost anything in the daylight hours. Again, the pharmaceuticals have failed to produce an effective treatment. Their solutions leave you spaced out and drowsy all day as well as during the nighttime. Back to the drawing board for most effective way to dose for insomnia will be a personal matter.  But there are a few universal facts that may help you in your choices. The Sativa type hemp flower is energizing but the Indica type is the relaxing calming one that will suit you best.  Smoke a hemp per-roll of an Indica type in the evening to help you prepare for that restful night’s sleep.

Since the manufacturers have perfected the extraction process to be faster and more efficient are liberating the ability to extract any number of individual cannabinoids and terpenes as a matter of fact.  This means that you can now purchase individual cannabinoids to more directly address a specific need like insomnia. CBN cannabinoid is the “sleep cannabinoid” if there ever was one. Put a few drops of the CBN oil in water or orange juice and drink up before bedtime.  Then have yourself a merry night of restful sleep.  If you prefer to smoke before bedtime, find a hemp flower strain high in CBN.

Nausea, Lack of Appetite, Inflammation

Next in our list of health challenges people may have include that of nausea and a lack of appetite.  The guide to cannabis, marijuana and hemp flower strains brings you the facts of hemp flower particularly or those receiving cancer treatments. Some of the best hemp flower strains for nausea and a lack of appetite are Suzy-Q, Suver Haze and Forbidden Fruit ranging from 20% to 25% CBD in each one.

Next, we consider inflammation.  It would be a totally accurate statement to say that inflammation is the root of all disease. Cancer grows better in an environment of inflammation.  If inflammation is left untreated, then bacteria grows profusely. Inflammation means there is an imbalance in that organ or tissue, etc.  One of the crowning features of hemp’s CBD along with other cannabinoids and terpenes is that it balances the body or restores homeostasis. When the body is functioning properly and efficiently, then disease and inflammation have less of a chance to invade.  If you do not have a particular health issue, consuming hemp in the glory of all its cannabinoids gives you a preventive edge to health.

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