Huo3 Ma1 Ren1 "Fire numbness seed" Sm. Cannabis Sativae Hemp seeds
Properties: sweet neutral
Channels: Spleen Lung Stomach
Functions of seed: Nourishes Yin and moistens Intestines for constipation due to Yin and Blood Deficiency
#1 herb for elderly person with constipation
Functions of herb: Antispasmodic, hypnotic, narcotic; lowers inhibitions
Clinical Use: chronic constipation and hemmoroid
Dosage in decoction: 10-30g crush and boil
Comparative Ethnobotany:
Medical marijuana usage in the USA is common particularly for reducing nausea and improving appetite after radiation therapy.
Cautions for buds: long term over-use hard on adrenal glands i.e. Kidneys
References:
1. Lecture and notes from Pharmacopoeia III 1998 pg. 92 by Dr. Li Jin,
OMD
2. The Herbal Tarot. 1988. Michael Tierra, Herbalist. Switzerland. U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
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Chinese Pharmacopoeia Index
Questions about medical Marijuana answered by the United State's Institute of Medicine's report.
The National (USA) Organization for the reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)