Historically used for therapeutic and spiritual purposes, marijuana, or cannabis, has backdropped multitude of cultural narratives. Full understanding of this complex plant elicits the need to examine its history, anatomy, uses, benefits and risks, as well as the introduction of a game-changer: the cannabis tablet.
History
Coined from the Mexican Spanish ‘marihuana’, cannabis has been used as a medicine and a means of spirituality for thousands of years. Its medicinal use began in 2737 BCE by Chinese Emperor Shen Nung and has since been ingrained in different cultures around the globe.
Anatomy
Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants. The most commonly known species include Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. A unique property of this genus is that it produces a group of chemicals known as cannabinoids, the primary ones being THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol).
Uses and Benefits
Marijuana can be used both recreationally, for its psychoactive properties, and medicinally, to ease symptoms from a range of conditions. It’s believed to help a variety of medical conditions, including chronic pain, glaucoma, and nausea from chemotherapy, among others.
Risks
Despite its benefits, like any substance, cannabis also has its risks, which can include altered judgment and impaired decision making, leading to potentially dangerous behavior. Chronic use can lead to the development of a substance use disorder.
Cannabis Tablet
Enter the cannabis tablet. This new form of marijuana consumption represents a monumental shift in the marijuana industry. Instead of smoking the plant or consuming it through edibles, which can have unpredictable effects, the cannabis tablet provides a discreet, predictable and uniform dosage of cannabinoids.
This pharmaceutical-grade cannabis tablet can alleviate the risks and variables accompanied by more traditional use methods. Furthermore, it also allows for more accurate titration (dose adjustment), based upon each individual’s needs, leading to a safer and more therapeutic use of cannabis.
The cannabis tablet holds considerable potential for the medicinal cannabis industry. For patients relying on cannabis for symptom management, such a development has the capacity to produce precise dosages, subverting a common problem with cannabis-based medicines, where THC and CBD concentrations can vary extensively.
This tablet may also have significant implications for recreational use. Such a product could allow for the gradual adaptation of cannabis into mainstream society, providing a controlled, consistent and socially acceptable means of consumption.
Conclusion
Understanding the complexities of marijuana is paramount to its safe and effective use, whether medicinal or recreational. The development of the cannabis tablet marks an exciting time in the cannabis industry. As the science of cannabis continues to evolve, our understanding, application and acceptance of this complex plant will likely continue to do the same.