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jothetender · 4 months
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Strain: Donny Burger
Grower: Elite Cultivation
State: Oklahoma
Medical/Recreational: Medical
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fourtwentybuds · 6 months
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1st place October 2023 Exotic Genetix Discord winner⚕️🥇🌱by bothexion
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ganjagoddess-209 · 6 months
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YUP SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT !!!!!
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subpixie420 · 7 months
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"(My town's areacode) Kush"
Indica
Not posting the area code srry lolol
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petegibby · 5 months
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“Runnin’ From My Problems”
I used this Animal Mints strain from Evan’s Creek Farms (in Portland, OR) to make this 5-image digital collage.
Photo credits: Hurt Locker
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lg5 · 6 months
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An important part of COVID prevention is being in the right head space.
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budandtender · 9 months
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Cannabis: A Multifaceted Plant for a Multitude of Uses
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Introduction
Cannabis, a plant that has been a part of human history for thousands of years, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity as its myriad of uses become increasingly recognised. From its strong fibres used in textiles and paper to its nutritional and medicinal properties, cannabis has proven itself to be a truly multipurpose plant. This article will delve into the various aspects of this versatile plant and explore how it has been utilised throughout history and across cultures.
The History of Hemp: A Material with Unmatched Strength
One of the most well-known uses of cannabis is in the production of hemp, a material derived from the plant's strong fibres. These fibres have been used for millennia to create durable cloth, rope, and paper. The Vikings, known for their seafaring prowess, utilised hemp to construct sails for their ships, enabling them to voyage from Scandinavia to Nova Scotia. In the United States, Betsy Ross sewed the first flag from hempen cloth, and the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper. Even the now obsolete German currency, Deutsche Mark, were once printed on hemp paper.
The use of hemp extended beyond these applications, as seen in the Netherlands, where windmills were built specifically to crush hemp stalks. This demonstrates the importance of hemp in various industries and highlights the plant's incredible versatility.
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Cannabis as a Nutritional Powerhouse
While the strength of its fibres may have initially attracted humans to the cannabis plant, its potential as a food source likely played a significant role in its widespread cultivation. Cannabis seeds, or hempseeds, are packed with essential nutrients such as polyunsaturated fats, essential fatty acids, and proteins. These qualities qualify hempseed as a functional food, meaning it provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
For over three thousand years, Asian cultures have utilised hempseed as both a food and a medicine. Despite the prohibition of cannabis products in the United States, hempseed has been allowed for use in food over the last two decades. This highlights the recognition of its nutritional value and potential health benefits.
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Cannabis Resin: A Source of Medicinal and Psychoactive Compounds
The resin produced by the cannabis plant is another aspect that has garnered significant attention due to its medicinal and psychoactive properties. The compounds found in cannabis resin, such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), have been the focus of breeding efforts to increase their production. These efforts have led to the development of various cannabis drug chemotypes around the world, with some cultivars producing only THC, others producing both THC and CBD, and a few expressing propyl THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin) and/or CBDV (cannabidivarin).
The medicinal uses of cannabis resin have been widely researched, with evidence suggesting its effectiveness in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. The psychoactive effects of THC have also led to the recreational use of cannabis, which has sparked debates surrounding its legalisation and regulation.
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Environmental Benefits of Cannabis Cultivation
In addition to its myriad uses, cannabis cultivation offers several environmental benefits. Hemp plants are known to absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, making them an effective tool in combating climate change. Furthermore, hemp requires fewer pesticides and herbicides than many other crops, reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.
Cannabis can also be used as a source of biofuel, offering a renewable and eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels. Additionally, the fast growth rate and low water requirements of hemp make it a sustainable crop, capable of providing resources without causing significant strain on natural resources.
Conclusion
Cannabis is a truly remarkable plant, with applications ranging from textiles and paper to nutrition and medicine. As society continues to recognise its numerous benefits, it is likely that the cultivation and use of cannabis will only continue to grow. By embracing this versatile plant, we can harness its potential to improve our health, industries, and environment for generations to come.
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cosmicstoner · 9 months
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Petrol Station ⛽️ I am in love with this strain
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oldguardleatherdog · 8 months
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The post about San Francisco medical cannabis outlaws Dennis Peron and "Brownie Mary" Rathbun where I added the story about my encounters with them and how they saved me from dying of AIDS wasting in 1996 has come around again, and this comment never fails to bring a tear to my eye...
"You're my family now. I will take care of you."
When I'm feeling burned to a crisp in my activist life, when I'm going up the wall in frustration with my community's inaction and maddening self-involved nearsightedness, when I think about how easy it would be just to give it up and enjoy life on all fours, something like this crosses my dash and reminds me what true compassion, true selflessness, looks like in practice -
and I get off my high horse, quit whining and feeling sorry for myself, and get back to work for my family, and I renew my promise to always take care of you 🧡 as much as any dog can
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cannibalgh0st · 22 days
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Day off today! I went shopping and got fruit smoothies!🥲💖🍍🥭
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jothetender · 8 months
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Strain: Blue Dream
Grower: Elite Cultivation
State: Oklahoma
Medical/recreational: Medical
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fourtwentybuds · 3 months
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🌴💦Twisted Terpz🌴💦 (Tropical Runtz x Grape Jubilee)🍇
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ganjagoddess-209 · 6 months
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I love this !!!!! 💖💖💖
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subpixie420 · 7 months
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Nutter Fort OG (hybrid)
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weedy-sweetie1 · 8 months
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cannabisnewstoday · 8 months
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#JoshuaLoveguan
@city_scum
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