There are three main types of marijuana. Marijuana comes from the botanical family of the cannabis plant, containing the chemical THC or tetrahydrocannabinol. The three different forms are shatter dried, herbized, and compressed forms. All three have different characteristics that make them the most popular forms of marijuana. Medical marijuana is used for the medical treatment of cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, nausea, and chronic pain. Recreational marijuana is used by consumers for personal use and has no medically recognized benefits but may still be subject to local and state regulations.
DescriptionCannabis sativus is an evergreen perennial plant native to Eastern Asia, but now of global distribution due to recent widespread cultivation. It was historically cultivated as a vegetable, for fiber, food, fuel, and moods, and used as a textile source. It is now primarily used for growing cannabis indica. The name comes from the cannabis sativa plant, which produces the longer flowering and darker type of marijuana. It has a sativa-like quality in its smell, taste and smell with a slight citrusy aftertaste.
Different strains produce different qualities of marijuana. They all are the result of crosses between two or more types of marijuana plants. The two main types are Sativa and Indica. Sativa is the cross between the Hawaiian and Humbug strains of marijuana.
Hybrid cannabis is the result of crossbreeding different sativa strains to produce what is considered a hybrid. It is similar to Medical marijuana but has some medical and psychological benefits that make it a desirable type of recreational marijuana. Some hybrid cannabis is also a cross between two of the three main types of marijuana: THC-overexpressed (THC), CBD THC or CBD, and THC and Glaucoma. It is not unusual to find hybrid cannabis with traits of both medical strains and strain.
This type of marijuana is most commonly grown for buds or leaves, which can be used fresh or dried, smoked, or injected as a medical treatment. Some hybrids of this plant produce flowers, which are smaller than regular marijuana. Some have higher concentrations of CBD than other cannabis sativa plants. It is estimated that the strains with the highest levels of CBD may help to reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia, particularly in children.
While all these strains are popular, the most well-known strain is undoubtedly Flowering bud, which is a cross between cannabis sativa and indica, the plant commonly known as marijuana. This type of marijuana is highly productive; however, the high level of strain makes it very difficult to harvest. This often results in lower yields, shorter flowering periods, and greater difficulties in cutting the plant. Indoor growing is often encouraged in indoor gardens. Flowering bud cannabis is typically trained through indoor gardening techniques, with deep lighting allowing the plant to grow into full height in just 6 weeks. Indoor growing is often more difficult than outdoor growing and can be challenging without the proper supplies and equipment.
The third type is smoked marijuana, also known as dried marijuana, marjoram, or charbroil. Smoking cannabis plants releases smoke resembling that of smoking a cigarette, but without the harmful tar and nicotine. Often, this form of cannabis is smoked for the temporary effect, and not for medical purposes. Most often, smokers get high by inhaling the smoke from small portions of marijuana plants. Smoked cannabis seeds are also available for purchase.
Some people who suffer with chronic illnesses prefer to use this type of medicine, and often use different brands for each illness. Some people do not smoke the medicine; instead, they chew on the weed for their high. For those who inhale smoke instead of smoke, this is referred to as calabash weed. Recreational users who smoke weed do so in public, and should not be confronted by police, but it is important to know the laws regarding smoking marijuana in your area, and if you are caught, the penalties are significantly more severe than those faced by smokers who do not smoke. Smoking marijuana can have serious consequences and should be avoided if possible.