Have you heard the about marijuana tea? Drinking the tea daily has huge health benefits. And if you are wondering how you can make this tea, then here is the method.

Ingredients:

1 gram of cannabis

1 liter of water

Sieve or tea strainer

Pan that has a lid

Liquid or powder coffee creamer

Method:

Boil water in a pan. Then, add marijuana directly to the water. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes. You will have to remove the marijuana leaves after 15 minutes. If you are using a strainer, just remove that. Now you can pour the tea into a sterilized and sealed container. To make sure the active compounds of the marijuana stay in the solution, add a spoon of the creamer.

You can store marijuana tea for up to 5 days by refrigerating it. Depending on your preference, you can drink it cold or reheat it before you do.

Here are some Benefits Of Marijuana Tea:

1. Decreases Chronic Pain:

One of the main reasons people consume marijuana tea is for its effectiveness in reducing chronic pain (1). Those who suffer from multiple sclerosis, cancer, AIDS, etc. drink this tea to relieve pain. Apart from relieving physical pain, it also relieves the mental anxiety that accompanies continual body pain.

2. Lowers Nausea:

One of the side-effects of medication and treatment of diseases, including chemotherapy, is nausea. Cannabis is known to provide relief from this problem (2). Drinking it in the form of tea is a much healthier option than smoking it. It also helps in boosting appetite.

3. May Help In Autoimmune Disease Treatment:

According to experts, marijuana tea may help in the treatment of diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. However, more research needs to be conducted to find out if cannabis or its tea can be used to treat these autoimmune diseases (3).

4. Lowers Anxiety:

As mentioned earlier, anxiety comes with chronic pain. Patients of cancer, AIDS, etc. experience mental anxiety when they are receiving treatment. Marijuana can be an effective help in reducing this mental state and also provide feelings of well-being for such patients.

Here are some Uses Of Marijuana Tea:

In India, marijuana tea is known as Bhang and is a drink used mainly in ceremonies. In older times, Bhang used to be served to the guests. It is also used as an offering to the deities as well. It is also used to keep diseases away.

In Jamaica, marijuana tea helps in strengthen the body and helps to heal health problems. It is also used as a natural treatment for fever and cold or to releve from stress. It is also used to relieve morning sickness during pregnancy.

Also Read: Indian spices & cuisines could help you live longer

BY M. DIVYA SRI