Top 20 Cannabis Facts You Didn’t Know

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Want some fun facts? We do, too! We rounded up a couple of interesting cannabis facts so you can expand your knowledge on this wonderful plant. You might think you know a lot about marijuana, but chances are you don’t know everything. Here are 20 things you didn’t know about cannabis.

The word "marijuana" comes from the Mexican Spanish word "mariguana", which is believed to have originated from the Chinese word "ma ren hua" (hemp seed flower).

Cannabis is one of the oldest cultivated crops, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient China and India.

The cannabis plant has over 100 different cannabinoids, including THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol).

Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug in the United States, meaning it is considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.

However, some states in the US have legalized cannabis for medical and/or recreational use.

The first recorded use of cannabis as a medicine dates back to ancient China, where it was used to treat various ailments such as pain and nausea.

Cannabis was also ...
... used by ancient Egyptians as a treatment for glaucoma and inflammation.

The psychoactive effects of cannabis are caused by the THC compound, which binds to the CB1 receptors in the brain.

Cannabis can be consumed in various forms, including smoking, vaping, edibles, and topicals.

The first ever recorded cannabis sale in the United States took place in 1619 in Virginia, where farmers were required by law to grow hemp.

The first cannabis coffee shop opened in Amsterdam in 1972, and the city has since become known for its liberal cannabis laws.

Cannabis use can cause an increase in heart rate, which can be dangerous for people with pre-existing heart conditions.

The use of cannabis can also lead to an increase in appetite, also known as the "munchies".

Cannabis has been shown to have potential medical benefits for conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and anxiety.

The cannabis plant can be male, female, or hermaphroditic (having both male and female reproductive organs).

Hemp, a variety of the cannabis plant, is used to make a variety of products including paper, textiles, and building materials.

The cannabis plant is highly adaptable and can grow in a wide range of climates and soil types.

The use of cannabis has been linked to a decrease in opioid use and opioid-related deaths.

Cannabis use can impair short-term memory and cognitive function, making it dangerous to drive or operate machinery while under the influence.

The United Nations estimates that approximately 158.8 million people around the world use cannabis.