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The terms cannabis and marijuana are often used interchangeably, but there is actually a big difference between the two.
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The Origins of Cannabis and Marijuana
The history of cannabis and marijuana is long and complicated. These two plants have been used for centuries for different purposes. Cannabis is a plant that has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries. Marijuana, on the other hand, is a plant that has been used for its psychoactive properties.
The Origins of Cannabis
Cannabis sativa is an annual herbaceous plant in the Cannabaceae family, native to central Asia. It grows to a height of up to 5 meters (16 feet) tall. The plants are dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate individuals. The flowers are small and green, with each cluster having 4-7 pistils. The fruits are achenes that contain small black seeds.
The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, with serrated leaflets. The leaves of the Cannabis plant are palmately compound or digitate, with leaf margins that are serrated. Leaflets may have a notch at the tip. The leaves of the Cannabis plant are used for fiber, oil, and medicine.
Marijuana is a preparation of the Cannabis plant that is used as a psychoactive drug or medicine. The active ingredient in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Marijuana is used for a variety of medical conditions including pain relief, nausea, and appetite stimulation. It is also used recreationally for its pleasant effects such as relaxation and euphoria.
The Origins of Marijuana
Marijuana, also spelled marihuana, is a term used to refer to the dried leaves and flowering tops of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. The plant contains more than 500 naturally occurring chemical compounds, including more than 100 cannabinoids. Marijuana has been used as a medicinal and recreational drug for centuries.
The earliest recorded use of marijuana dates back to 2737 BC, when the Chinese emperor Shen Nung is said to have used it to treat gout and malaria. Marijuana was also used in ancient Egypt and Rome. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a treatment for toothache, worms and bruises.
In the 18th century, marijuana was introduced to Europe by French physician Jacques-Joseph Moreau de Tours. He used it to treat mental illness and migraine headaches. In 1839, Irish doctor William Brooke O’Shaughnessy published a paper describing the medical uses of cannabis. O’Shaughnessy’s paper helped spark interest in the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
In the early 1900s, marijuana was introduced to the United States by Mexican immigrants. It quickly became popular as a recreation drug among jazz musicians and other young people in urban areas. By 1931, 29 states had passed laws prohibiting its use. In 1937, the Marijuana Tax Act was passed, making possession or sale of cannabis illegal nationwide.
In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana. Since then, several other states have followed suit. In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational use of marijuana. As of 2018, 10 states plus Washington DC have legalized recreational use, while 32 states have legalized medical marijuana
The Differences Between Cannabis and Marijuana
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to the difference between cannabis and marijuana. Both are forms of the cannabis plant, but they are used for different purposes. Cannabis is the term used for the hemp plant, while marijuana is the term used for the psychoactive cannabis plant.
The Differences in Plant Structure
One of the most noticeable differences between cannabis and marijuana is the appearance of the plants. Cannabis plants are typically shorter and bushier than marijuana plants. They also have wider leaves.
Marijuana plants tend to be taller and thinner than cannabis plants. Their leaves are also narrower and more pointy.
cannabis plants usually have flowers that look like small teardrops, while marijuana flowers are typically more round in shape.
The Differences in THC Levels
The main difference between the two is that cannabis indica has a higher THC content than sativa. THC is the chemical compound in marijuana that gets users high. Indica strains usually have an THC content of 15-20%. However, some expert growers have managed to produce marijuana with an THC content of up to 25%. On the other hand, sativa has a lower THC content of about 10-15%.
The Differences in Uses
Cannabis and marijuana are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two. Cannabis is a plant genus that contains both hemp and marijuana. Marijuana is a plant that contains high levels of THC, which is the main psychoactive compound in Cannabis. Hemp is a type of cannabis that contains low levels of THC. Hemp can be used to make paper, clothing, biodegradable plastics, fuel, and many other things. Marijuana is mostly used for recreational or medicinal purposes.
