Times are quickly changing for Hemp in India as many North Indian states have started legalizing Hemp and are also looking at legalizing Cannabis in general ! There is still a lot of confusion in people's minds about the Hemp Plant (Cannabis Sativa strain) and the female Cannabis Indica strain which bears the bud, often used interchangeably. Let's begin with clearing the fog around "Hemp" with this informative article shared by "Health Horizons", a brand I came across recently after I stumbled upon some really awesome Hemp products at an Organic store in a quaint spiritual town somewhere in South India. I bought their Sativa Powder and the Hemp Oil to make my smoothies even more magical and they most definitely did turn out so ... With the first sip I knew this is what a natural high feels like and that this is what I'll be having on a regular basis ... and hence continues my love for everything Hemp ... :)

What are Hemp Seeds?

Hemp seeds are nothing but unique (like each one of us) plant-based consumable seeds. Hemp seeds are obtained naturally from the Hemp plant. First, let us walk you through few of its awesome uses, health benefits, nutritional value and eventually, its myth busters.

You may have seen them sprinkled onto plates of mixed greens or smoothie bowls on Social Mediums or many blogs, or maybe you haven’t seen them at all. The latter occurs to a great extent since hemp seeds are still not allowed for human consumption in various parts of the world. Especially in India which is now changing with a few states having legalized it.

Hemp seeds are the most nutritious seeds in the world. They are obtained from the hemp plant which is scientifically termed as Cannabis Sativa. Hemp is often mistaken for its association with Cannabis Indica (Marijuana). Cannabis Indica has its own properties and it’s used for recreational and even medicinal purposes. Whereas, Hemp seeds, Hemp protein powder, and Hemp oil are used for consumption.

Sativa seeds are hard-shelled, single-seeded organic products. Mostly, the de-hulled seeds are used for consumption purposes. Optimal health and well being are the gifts offered by Sativa seeds. Moreover, it helps in de-stressing, which is a major cause of various disorders in our body.

By using Hemp on a regular diet, humongous health benefits can be obtained; which will be covered in this post later on.



Hemp Seeds Nutrition

Sativa seeds contain Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, D and E along with Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc.

The protein content in Hemp is high which helps in strengthening the immune system. It is a complete source of 20 Amino acids, out of which 9 are essential Amino acids which cannot be produced by our body. The immune system is enhanced by its regular consumption which in turn improves muscle building capacities. One-third of hemp protein is Albumin, the protein that is found in egg whites.

Sativa seeds are the most digestible protein than any protein-rich foods. They are undoubtedly high-quality proteins that can be consumed by Bodybuilders, Elderly, Mothers, Babies, and simply EVERYONE.

It contains Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) which is an Omega 6 fatty acid. This fatty acid is known for its special ability to fend off diseases like High blood pressure, Cancer etc. The ideal ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 fatty acids is 3:1 which is considered as an optimal ratio in a balanced diet. Meanwhile, Hemp seeds contain the perfect ratio of these acids.



Hemp Seeds Health Benefits

Guess what, Hemp seeds offer enormous health benefits and it is used in various health conditions for all age groups of people. These seeds are power packed sources of various Nutrients, Minerals, and Essential Fatty acids.

Here are 16 Health benefits offered by Hemp seeds and their explanation follows as you reach the end of the list.

Metabolic Health
Rich in Essential Nutrients
Reduces inflammation – Reduces dermatitis
Antioxidants in Hemp seeds
Balances bad cholesterol – Cholesterol range
Heart health recovers
Regulates hormones – Hormone function enhances
Menopause symptoms –
Hemp oil for Skin, hair, and Nails
Weight loss
Hypertension
Plant-based protein diet
Energizes Immune system
Boosts muscle mass – Builds muscles
Rich in GLA – Rich in Gamma-Linolenic acid
Stress Buster


Metabolic Health

The fibers present in hemp seeds helps in various digestive benefits. Hemp seeds are rich in Fiber which is helpful in maintaining overall metabolic health. A high fiber diet normalizes bowel movements, maintain bowel health, lowers cholesterol levels, controls blood sugar levels, and helps in achieving a healthy weight. Dietary fibers are also helpful in the prevention of colorectal cancer.

Be sure to include dietary fibers in your overall diet plans. Foods rich in dietary fiber are listed below:

Vegetables
Fruits
Whole-grain products
Beans, peas and other legumes
Hemp seeds
Nuts




Rich in Essential Nutrients

Hemp seeds get its title “Superfood” for the presence of various essential nutrients in it. It is rich in Proteins and Essential fatty acids such as Omega 3, 6, 9 and GLA. Hemp seeds contain 35% fatty acids and 33% proteins in them. It is also an abundant source of GLA (Gamma-Linolenic acid).

It is a vital source of Trace minerals such as Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, Sodium, Vitamins E, D, C, B6, B2, B1 and A. Minerals cannot be produced by living organisms, only plants have the capacity to absorb minerals from the soil. And Hemp is so good at it.

Nutrition Fact per 30gm serving is tabulated below



Reduces Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation is an essential part of the body’s immune response. It is the attempt of the body to heal itself after an injury and repair tissue damages. But Chronic inflammation can be problematic. Lack of proportionate intake of Omega-6 fatty acids to that of Omega-3 fatty acids constitutes the cause for chronic inflammation.

Hemp seeds contain anti-inflammatory component GLA and a significant amount of Omega-6 and 3 fatty acids in the ratio of 3:1. This makes hemp a natural anti-inflammatory power-packed source.

A study found that people in taking hemp for eczema have experienced less dryness and itchiness on the skin. This study was recorded over a period of 20 weeks.



Antioxidants in Hemp Seeds

Hemp seed is rich in Vitamin E which is a very helpful antioxidant. Vitamin E reduces oxidative stress in the body. Alzheimer’s disease can be cured by reducing oxidative stress. Phytol present in hemp seed is a powerful antioxidant which is known for its antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.

Hemp seeds also contain natural antioxidants such as Tocopherols and Phenolic compounds. Hemp is essential in getting us the much-needed antioxidants.



Balances Cholesterol Level

Cholesterol built up on arteries can lead to stroke and various other health issues. As we know, hemp seeds contain more than 30% of fat from Omega-6 and 3 which assists in speeding up metabolism. This helps in idealistic cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.



Heart Health Recovers

Proper balancing of Cholesterol and fatty acids in regular diet plays a vital role in improving heart health. Hemp seeds are naturally balanced considering their chemical compositions. Saturated fats are also important for the normal functioning of the heart and the body. This is important to avoid heart attacks and strokes.

The high fiber content found in hemp seeds boosts the functioning of the heart, thereby, making it healthy. Fiber scrapes off the deposits of cholesterol from the artery walls and sends them to excretory system. The excretory system processes and eliminates cholesterol out of the body.





Menopause and Hormone Function

Severe menopause symptoms, mood swings, depression, and anxiety are the major symptoms of hormonal imbalances. The Gamma Linolenic Acid present in hemp seeds acts as a hormone regulator for thyroid and pancreas. This helps in maintaining a hormonal balance and eliminating the disorders.

It is also responsible for regulating hormones that affect weight gain and hunger. Since healthy weight gain is achievable by regular intake of hemp seeds in the diet. Optimal balance of hormonal functions is essential for the overall health of the body. Eventually, Hemp is a natural remedy in regulating them.





Hemp oil for Skin, Hair, and Nails

Hemp seed oil, a gifted ingredient, is prepared by cold-pressing of hemp seeds can be used in daily beauty routines. It can be applied externally or even consumed directly to enjoy the benefits.

It helps in neutralizing breakouts in the acne-prone skin and also acts as a makeup remover. Massaging the skin with hemp oil adds an even complexion to the skin.

Hemp oil can be applied to nails directly. It acts as a natural nail repair oil. It also cleanses nail linings and makes nails grow stronger and healthier. Regular application of hemp oil enhances the texture of nails.

Your hair’s natural strength, softness, and shine can be restored by the use of hemp oil. Hemp oil reduces inflammation in the scalp and can be applied directly. Regular massaging of the scalp with hemp oil strengthens the follicles of hair.



Weight Loss

Proteins in hemp seeds regulate blood sugar levels and continuously energizes the body helping in fewer carvings for high-calorie treats. Energy is maintained until your next meal and reduces the cravings for mindless snacking.

Fiber present in hemp seeds gives a fuller feeling for a long time which naturally reduces food consumption and paving way for healthier eating habits. This helps in weight loss by regulating metabolism and fewer cravings for processed foods or snacks.

Hemp Seeds
Hemp Seeds

Hypertension

The high blood pressure measured in the body is termed as Hypertension. This condition is often termed as the “Silent Killer”. There will be no symptoms or negligible symptoms. Hemp seeds help in reducing the blood pressure, thereby, reducing hypertension in return. This reduces complications such as stroke and maintains overall wellness in bodily functions.

Due to changes in lifestyle, more than 10 million people in India and 85 million people in the United States are reported to suffer from hypertension. Avoiding a healthy balanced diet is one of the major causes for it.



Plant-based Protein Diet

Apart from other protein sources, hemp seeds area purely plant-based protein. Hemp seeds are a power packed with an abundance of proteins and other nutrients like we have seen before. This can be safely used by all age groups. Hemp protein can be consumed by Lactose intolerant people and also a Gluten-free diet.

Hemp is often known as a complete protein due to the nutrients present in it. The Hemp protein consists of 20 amino acids that include 9 essential amino acids that cannot be produced by the body. It is also rich in fiber and offers a number of health benefits.


Energizes Immune System

Hemp seeds have numerous health benefits which offer whole body nutrition. Therefore, the immune system gets healthier and energizes the body to fight against diseases. Immune system as a whole manages healthier white blood cells.

There are various factors that affect the immune system. But nutrient rich hemp helps to energize the system and recover the health of the body.



Builds Muscles

Since hemp seeds contain essential fatty acids and proteins, it helps the body to create new tissue and strengthens muscle mass and density. Adding hemp to regular diet eventually helps in building muscles. Hemp seed is rich in bioavailable enzymes and good bacteria which converts amino acids into muscles.

Hemp seeds are rich in albumin and globulin which is an easily digestible protein. Strength training athletes can gain healthy muscle by adding hemp in their workout diet.



Rich in GLA

Gamma Linolenic Acid which is commonly known as GLA is an Omega-6 fatty acid that is found in very few sources but it offers extraordinary health benefits. Hemp is an abundant source of Gamma Linolenic Acid.

GLA found in hemp helps to regulate hormonal imbalance and inflammation associated with menopause.



Stress Buster

Excess amounts of stress can even kill you. Stress creates various side effects in the body. Short-term stress can be leveraging whereas long-term stress is harmful.

Phytocannabinoids and Terpenes present in hemp have a positive effect on our neurological well-being. Regular consumption of hemp seeds has been proved to reduce stress and anxiety which normalizes blood pressure too.



How to eat Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds are little gems that can be eaten as Toppings on Salads.
Hemp milk can be extracted from seeds and consumed.
Smoothies can be prepared with hemp seeds in it.
Hemp seed oil can be used as a top-up for dishes after cooking.
Hemp seeds can be used to make protein bars.
These can even be munched raw as they have a nutty earthy flavor !


Try out various Hemp recipes from the Delicious hemp seed recipes section on the Health Horizons website and enjoy a healthier feast.

I'm waiting for my package to arrive with some of the latest hemp goodies from their store !

Definitely worth checking out ! I hope you too can bring the power of Hemp into your life and see how it shifts things for better, in all ways possible !


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If there is one plant I would love to see grow all over the world, it would without doubt be the Cannabis plant. There are so many reasons why this often demonized plant is so incredibly useful to us ... Apart from being used as medicine, the use of cannabis seed or hemp seed as a source of Food can be traced back to the very beginnings of civilization.

In sixth-century Persia a preparation of cannabis seed was named Sahdanag, meaning Royal Grain. This demonstrates the high regard the ancient Persians held for the nutritious seeds, which came from the same plant which provided them with their spiritual drink, banga, which sounds a lot like the Indian drink 'Bhaang' ...

In India, according to the legends of Mahayana Buddhism, Buddha subsisted on a single cannabis seed a day during the six steps of asceticism which led him to enlightenment.

Here are some interesting facts about the Cannabis seed which will definitely make you save those seeds if you smoke some good bud ! Ganja seeds contain all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary to maintain healthy human life. No other single plant source has the essential amino acids in such an easily digestible form, nor has the essential fatty acids in as perfect a ratio to meet human nutritional needs.

In South Africa, Suto women burn cannabis flowers as an aid in childbirth. They also grind up the seeds with bread or mealie pap and give it to children when they are being weaned. In this last aspect, the Suto women may have instinctively tapped into the fact that hemp seed contains rare gamma linoleic acid, a substance found in human mother's milk and few other sources.With the hemp seed's long-standing relationship with humanity, it is interesting to learn that modern science has revealed that they contain all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary for human life, as well as a rare protein known as globule edestins, which are very similar to the globulin found in human blood plasma. Because of this, cannabis seed has been touted by some as "Nature's perfect food for humanity".


Chinese tradition puts the use of the plant back 4,800 years. Indian medical writing, compiled before 1000 B.C., reports therapeutic uses of cannabis.

That the early Hindus appreciated its intoxicating properties is attested by such names as "heavenly guide" and soother of grief. " The Chinese referred to cannabis as "liberator of sin" and "delight giver."

The Greek physician Galen wrote, about A.D. 160, that general use of hemp in cakes produced narcotic effects. In 13th century Asia Minor, organized murderers, rewarded with hasheesh, were known as hashishins from which may come the term assassin in European languages.

Hemp as a source of fiber was introduced by the Pilgrims to New England and by the Spanish and Portuguese to their colonies in the New World.




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Something about Ganja, Cannabis, Marijuana (call it by any name...) everyone should know, which will perhaps make one ask the question, if its such a bad thing, how come millions have been using the herb for centuries ... a known medicine with the potential to cure all illnesses. Here are some facts we must know, which shine right in our face as the bright light of truth and eternal wisdom.

Historically Cannabis has been found in almost all parts of the world. Besides being grown in the Americas, it's also been found in abundance in Persia, Turkey, China, India and in Africa. In 1855 it was estimated that world-wide almost 300 million people consumed Cannabis in one form or another. This represents a huge percentage of the earth's population at that time.

Throughout history, Cannabis or hemp has had a wide variety of uses. One of the oldest archaeological relics in existence is a piece of cloth made from hemp, found at Catal Huyuk dated about 8,000 B.C.E. The oldest pharmacopoeia, the Pen-Ts'ao Ching, which was complied in China, from ancient fragments existing about 2,3000 B.C.E., mentions hemp as a useful medicine. The historian Diodorus Siculus reported that the women of ancient Egypt used Cannabis as a medicine to relieve sorrow and bad humor. The Ayurvedic physicians of India have long used Cannabis to treat dozens of diseases and medical problems including headaches, menstrual pains, anemia, gout and poor appetite. I have also found Cannabis mentioned in the Indian scripture of the Atharva Veda where its use is considered to "preserve one from disease . . . and prolong the years we have to live".

The ancient Aryans of India who called Cannabis "bhang", indirectly contributed to the naming of the modern Indian state of Bengal. The name Bengal literally means "bhang land". Bangladesh on the other hand means "bhang land people". The people in this area of India have had a long history of using Cannabis to make excellent cloth and medicine for which they were famous.


They also used Cannabis however, in their worship of the deity Shiva. In one of the Tantric Scriptures we find this revealing statement: "Intoxicating drink (containing bhang) is consumed in order to liberate oneself, and that those who do so, in dominating their mental faculties and following the law of Shiva (yoga) - are to be likened to immortals on earth."

In this same scripture we also find a prayer or mantra that is said before one consumes the sacred herb: "Bhava na sana hridayam", which means: "may this sana (Sanskrit for Cannabis) be a blessing to my heart."


"The Grass is Greener", an article by Arvind Kala about the use of Cannabis and Charas in India.

Why doesn’t a globalising India harmonise its drug laws with the rest of the western world? Holland, which legalised cannabis (charas) way back in 1976, has 1200 licensed “coffee shops”where any individual over 18 can buy up to five grams of marijuana — enough for five ‘joints’.

Portugal has no criminal penalties for use, possession and acquisition of even illicit drugs in quantities up to a 10-day supply. Spain, Belgium, and Italy allow a person to use hashish privately. And in Britain’s Brixton area of South London, the police don’t prosecute a marijuana-user, they just confiscate his stuff.

In fact, most of western Europe, Canada, and pockets of the US have concluded that drug-users should be left alone because they harm nobody but themselves.

But in India, an individual with a few grams of charas gets 10 years in jail while the punishment is just seven years for a robbery, kidnapping, or maiming a child for beggary. Not just that, the 10-year sentence comes with a Rs 1 lakh fine, bail during trial is difficult, and a second conviction attracts the death penalty.

The result is that this draconian 1985 law has been an instrument of extortion in the hands of the Indian police for 19 long years. Though the 10-year prison sentence under the NDPS (Narcotic & Psychotropic Substances) Act is supposedly for drug traffickers while users get just one to three years, in practice most offenders are threatened with prosecution as traffickers to make them pay up.

Many of the victims are India’s poorest people like coolies and rickshaw-wallahs who smoke charas or ganja to seek temporary oblivion from the wretchedness of their daily lives.

Arrests under the NDPS increase every year. They rose 10 per cent from 22,866 in 1999 to 25,126 in 2000. Ironically in India, the less serious a crime, the higher is the chance of punishment.

The conviction rate for murder is 35 per cent, it’s 29 per cent for rape, 29 per cent for kidnapping and abduction, but it’s 50 per cent under the NDPS Act. And the cases awaiting trial accumulate with passing years. They numbered nearly 90,000 in the year 2000 and they clog our already over-burdened law courts.

The NDPS Act also hurts India economically. For decades, India has gained tourist dollars from tens of thousands of backpackers who come here for an inexpensive holiday and also to smoke hashish.

In Manali I’ve been witness to how their spending fuels the local economy and enriches the locals. The foreigners rent village rooms, dine at roadside eating houses, buy handicrafts, they hire local motorcycle and local guides to take them trekking, their overseas calls sustain STD booths, and their need for Net access has given birth to Internet cafés.

But the foreign visitors have dropped by 80 per cent because they’ve been scared away by the Manali police cracking down on and extorting money from them.

The backpackers are stopped, searched, and they have to pay good money to avert arrest if they are found with even a tiny amount of hashish.

These horror stories of cop terror have spread through the world’s back-packer communities, so they avoid India and head for fun-filled Thailand or Laos which ignore pot smoking by foreigners because the visitors bring tourist dollars.



So India’s loss becomes Thailand or Laos’ gain. The Manali story of cop harassment is repeated in Goa where back-packers have also dwindled in number.

Why does India harm itself this way? If we want tourist dollars from westerners, our laws must decriminalise personal drug use. If we do this, we may get some of the millions of Europeans, North Americans, and Australians who like the recreational use of hashish or marijuana (ganja).

As a Third World country we are a uniquely placed destination for western backpackers. We are a democracy, lots of us speak English, we have fascinating Godmen, and we are the world’s only Hindu civilisation because India contains 90 per cent of the world’s Hindus. (Nepal is too small to count.) White foreigners feel safe here, but they don’t in Africa or in Islamic countries from the Middle East to Pakistan.

Attracting westerners apart, ganja- and charas-smoking has been a part of Indian village life for centuries. Even today India’s villagers call these mild hallucinogens Shivji ki booti, or a gift from Lord Shiva.

Till 25 years ago, many Indian states had licensed ganja shops, and even today, bhang is sold legally, bhang being made from dried and ground cannabis leaves which produce a weaker high than charas made from the plant’s resin and buds.

Justifying Holland’s ‘coffee shops’ a Dutch minister recently said that people died from alcohol, cigarettes, heroin, and cocaine, but he had never heard of anyone dying from marijuana. The Indian state always believed that.

Besides, why should the Indian state interfere with and penalise a drug-user’s private behaviour? Even if he harms himself, so what? People die from excessive smoking, drinking, over-eating, and in accidents while climbing mountains.

But they aren’t stopped from engaging in their indulgences. So a European or American tourist who wants to smoke hashish on a Goa beachside should also be left alone. His spending sustains local Goans.

The greatest tragedy with the NDPS Act is that it’s selectively enforced. Tens of thousands of sadhus in India smoke hashish and ganja but they aren’t arrested because they have nothing that can be extorted.

But catch a Fardeen Khan or a rich Delhi cocaine-user (or a European) for a violation and it’s a bonanza for the cops. But a mindless enforcement of the NDPS Act ruins even India’s poorest people.

Three years ago Julakha, a poor woman slum-dweller of Delhi with five small children, was jailed for ten years for possessing seven grams (a teaspoon) of heroin.

Incidentally, this punishment is mandatory as India’s judges sometimes lament when they put away a poor individual for a decade. The law doesn’t permit them to reduce the sentence.

Contrast this Stalinist mind-set with Europe and America, where the state of Alaska allows people to grow and consume marijuana at home. Belgium books a hashish-user only if he’s a problem to others.

And several states in America have passed ballot initiatives legalising the personal use of marijuana for medical purposes. Let’s learn from these nations. Let’s repeal the NDPS Act.



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In this film we follow two young filmmakers on a shoestring budget as they delve into the history of the plant, the facts, its many uses and the laws and politics that surround it. Discover what prohibition of Cannabis really means, who it affects, who profits and why marijuana was prohibited in the first place.

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Hemp Revolution is a documentary that covers a whole lot of ground. It deals with every historical and contemporary aspect of Hemp usage and cultivation (mainly in the U.S.), which turns out to be a lot.

From describing the production of a fibre much more durable and economic than wood, the documentary discusses hemp's multilateral uses as e.g. food products, as a non-polluting fuel and as a pharmaceutical product with much less grievous side-effects than chemical pharmaceutical products.

The film also investigates why America went from a country which produced vast quantities of the non-narcotic industrial hemp, to the complete ban on hemp production in 1938. This story in particular is interesting, and it points out that the large oil based industries actually had a key role in the aforementioned ban. Food for thought! The conclusion of the documentary could be that hemp may prove to be a valid alternative to both oil and wood in the future.


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"Emperor Of Hemp" is a documentary about Jack Herer, a prominent Hemp activist in America, also the author of the best seller, "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" !

Whether you're already a true believer, or you're still not quite convinced, or you just plain haven't been paying attention, “Emperor of Hemp” will open your eyes and mind to the true history of the incredibly beneficial hemp plant and to the dark secrets of marijuana prohibition. Film contains startling information from Jack Herer’s best-selling cult classic book "The Emperor Wears No Clothes.” Includes powerful narration by Emmy-winner Peter Coyote and outstanding music.


Jack Herer, whose 1985 book "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" ignited the modern marijuana legalization movement, died on April 15, 2010.

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You can also watch the documentary in 5 parts in the embedded YouTube player below ...


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Marijuana is a cure for a whole lot of other diseases and ailments including Cancer !





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Marijuana Facts : As part of the "War on Drugs", U.S. gives hundreds of millions of dollars per year of military aid to Colombia. War on Drugs results in the arrest of 1 million Americans each year. Your tax money is spent on maintaining and expanding the prison infrastructure required to continue this policy. Marijuana is not addictive. Only 1% of Americans smoke it on a daily basis. Withdrawal symptoms, if any, are similar to coffee consumption. Marijuana has been proven to be effective in reducing nausea induced by cancer chemotherapy, stimulating apetite in AIDS patients, reducing intraocular pressure in people with glaucoma. Marijuana also reduces muscle spasticity in patients with neurological disorders. Legalizing drugs would inject $76.8 billion a year into the U.S. economy.$44.1 billion from law enforcement savings, $32.7 billion in tax revenue.


Annual Causes of Deaths in United States ... Tobacco : 435,000 Alcohol : 85,000 Car Accidents : 26,347 Prescription Drugs : 32,000 Suicide : 30,622 Marijuana : 0

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"The Cannabis Years" is a BBC documentary on the history of Cannabis as projected by the mainstream media propaganda heralded by the hilarious 'Reefer Madness' in the late 20's and how this viewpoint quickly changed to social acceptance among the masses as the media came under the influence of the cannabis years ...

This British documentary traces television and the wider media's reactions to cannabis, from the hysterical vilification of the drug in the 1930s, the punitive measures of the stop and search laws and prison sentences for possession, to the more considered debates now taking place and the real possibility of a change in the law. The story is told through programme clips from the BBC archives, newspaper headlines and interviews. It covers the high profile star busts of the 60s and 70s (when people like Tony Curtis, Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney were taken to court) major drug hauls, science programmes, youth culture and politics. Comments on pot by Chicho Marx, Norman Mailer, Mick Jagger, Dennis Hopper and Shirley MacLaine among many others.


Cannabis, called dà má (大 麻) in Chinese, is known to have been used in Taiwan for fiber starting about 10,000 years ago. Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for approximately 4,000 years. In the early 3rd century AD, Hua Tuo was the first known person in China to use cannabis as an anesthetic. He reduced the plant to powder and mixed it with wine for administration. Cannabis was prescribed to treat vomiting, plus infectious and parasitic hemorrhaging. Cannabis is one of the 50 "fundamental" herbs in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cannabis has a long history of medicinal use, with evidence dating back to 4,000 B.C.

Surviving texts from ancient India confirm that cannabis' psychoactive properties were recognized, and doctors used it for a variety of illnesses and ailments. These included insomnia, headaches, a whole host of gastrointestinal disorders, and pain: cannabis was frequently used to relieve the pain of childbirth.



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The word Cannabis derives from the Hebrew word Kaneh-Bosem which literally translates 'Fragrant Cane' and is known to have been an integral part of healing rituals during the time of Jesus and considered a holy sacrament by the ancient wise ones. Jesus did in fact use the same herb as his ancient semitic ancestors, and which is still used by people around the world for its enlightening and healing properties. Jesus used cannabis based oils to heal eye and skin diseases and his very name derives from being anointed with cannabis enriched holy oil.

The Greek title "Christ" is the translation of the Hebrew word Messiah, which in English becomes "The Anointed". The Messiah was recognized as such by his being anointed with the holy anointing oil, the use of which was restricted to the instillation of Hebrew priests and kings.

"Anointing was common among kings of Israel. It was the sign and symbol of royalty. The word 'Messiah' signifies the 'Anointed One', and none of the kings of Israel were styled the Messiah unless anointed."


The ancient recipe for this anointing oil, recorded in the Old Testament book of Exodus (30: 22-23) included over nine pounds of flowering cannabis tops, Hebrew "kaneh-bosem"( pluralized ; singular is kaneh-bos), extracted into a hind (about 6.5 litres) of olive oil, along with a variety of other herbs and spices. The ancient chosen ones were literally drenched in this potent cannabis holy oil.

"Knowledge and healing were two aspects of the same life-force. If to be rubbed with the 'Holy Plant' was to receive divine knowledge, it was also to be cured of every sickness. James suggests that anyone of the Christian community who was sick should call to the elders to anoint him with oil in the name of Jesus The Twelve are sent out among their fellow-men casting out demons and anointing the sick with oil (Mark 6:13)."



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Cannabis, popularly known as Marijuana, has been the most talked about and the most commonly used psychedelic in the world. There is a lot of propaganda and junk science associated with this topic sending out mixed messages of fear and uncertainty to the masses . There are some who have condemned the use of Cannabis terming it illegal, waging a multi-billion war on drugs, ignorantly including the mystical plant among other harmful chemically engineered substances. There is a good reason for most governments to do so. Cannabis opens up hidden doors in our psyche and the truth begins to emerge that changes everything in our world view ! The mind altering nature of Cannabis can make one less interested in the worldly chaos, hence discouraging many from becoming that brick in the wall, this system so wonderfully creates. That's a risk no country would like to take. However, not all countries have been able to enforce these laws and the use is on the rise with an ever increasing experimenting, rebel population waking up to the age of information. The catch is that all the information out there is not all fact and is mostly misappropriated for political and blissfully ignorant reasons. There is a lot of good and a whole lot of bad stuff associated with the history of Cannabis. The point is to realize that it's not the substance but the user who is responsible for his or her actions. It's probably the most misquoted and unacknowledged plant of all time !


Through history, many cultures have come across Cannabis and the use is not new to most civilizations. In ancient Germanic culture, Cannabis was associated with the Germanic love goddess, Freya. The harvesting of the plant was connected with an erotic high festival. It was believed that Freya lived as a fertile force in the plant's feminine flowers and by ingesting them one became influenced by this divine force. The Celts may have also used Cannabis as Hashish was found in Hallstatt, birthplace of Celtic culture. According to some scholars, Cannabis was an ingredient of holy anointing oil mentioned in various sacred Hebrew texts. Cannabis also has a Biblical reference and is said to have been used by Jesus himself. The wandering ascetics from India consumed the Cannabis flower in the form of a very popular Hallucinogenic drink called Bhaang. Sufi saints from Persia, the Sikhs in India, the Rastafarians worshiping their God JAH have all made use of Cannabis in some form or the other. There are many modern movements like the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church and the Church of Cognizance which consider Cannabis to be the Holy Eucharist and the Tree of Life.


Hemp, the term for Cannabis in it's industrial form is used for various purposes as shown above. In particular, it's used to make cloth and paper which is an excellent alternative to large scale felling of trees. Sounds like a solution to the scare of Global warming. The medicinal properties of Cannabis has paved the way for it's use in many parts of America making it easily available at stores on prescription. With so many good reasons for the plant to flourish, we must be utterly stupid to not do so ! What's bad is the ignorance to facts and the bullshit propaganda called DRUGS. Marijuana isn't even physically addictive as opposed to Nicotine and Alcohol. But how many of us really know this ? I hope we rise to the need of the hour by decriminalizing the use of Marijuana and turning around this already messed up system with some sense from Sensimilia. Even better, get your own home grown and make a start ! There are many popular strains such as Purple Haze, Acapulco Gold, White Widow, Kush, Panama Red, BC Bud, Chocolate Thai and the legendary G-13 which pack more punch and are way more potent than wild growing Cannabis ! Cannabis Sativa and the Cannabis Indica are the most commonly found varieties. Cannabis Indica found mostly in Asia is more potent than the Sativa. It's the resin from Cannabis Indica which produces the best Hashish in places like Afghanistan and the Himalayas. Smoking is not always the best option especially with the modern lifestyle of minimal physical activity. Good physical, mental and spiritual health are of paramount importance in no specific order of preference. Our world is beautiful green, let's keep it that way while bringing in more color to our lives !