PS268 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Cannabis Ruderalis, Drug User, Cannabis Sativa
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Cannabis, the plant: marijuana preparation of leafy material from cannabis plant, strong evidence that there are three species of cannabis. Cannabis sativa originated in asia, now grows worldwide, fibres used for hemp products. Cannabis indica grown for psychoactive resins and cultivated in many areas. Cannabis ruderalis grows primarily in russia. Cannabis preparations: delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (thc) active ingredient in cannabis, concentrated in the resin. May be less pure depending on how its extracted: ganja second most potent, dried flowering tops of plants with pistillate flowers. Male plants removed from field before female plants can become pollinated. Increases potency of female plants and produces high-grade marijuana known as sinsemilla: bhang weakest form, using remainder of plant after top is picked, average content 7-12% Contains <1: hash oil plants boiled in alcohol, then liquid evaporated into thick dark substance. Varies in potency, can contain more than 50% thc. Earliest reference in 2737 bce chinese emperor.
