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Marijuana

Marijuana . Daniel Rivas . Out line History What is Marijuana Its structure and formula What its uses were What it’s uses are to this day. History. Marijuana has been around as early as 2900 BC referenced by Chinese Emperor Fu as Ma (Cannabis)

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Marijuana

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  1. Marijuana Daniel Rivas

  2. Out line • History • What is Marijuana • Its structure and formula • What its uses were • What it’s uses are to this day

  3. History • Marijuana has been around as early as 2900 BC referenced by Chinese Emperor Fu as Ma (Cannabis) • Marijuana boomed when our troops returned back from the Vietnam War • 1964- THC, Main Psychoactive Component of Cannabis, First Identified and Synthesized by • Dr. Raphael Mechoulam • Nov. 5, 1996 - California Becomes First State to Legalize Medical Marijuana • 1968 - University of Mississippi Becomes Official Grower of Marijuana for Federal Government • Nov. 5, 1991 - First Medical Marijuana Initiative Passed in San Francisco with an overwhelming 79% of the votes

  4. Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol C21H30O2 Molar mass of 314.50 Cannabis contains more than 460 compounds at least 85 of these are cannabinoid chemical compounds that interact with cannabinoid receptors in the brain The main psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant is tetrahydrocannabinol.

  5. Current Uses • Marijuana is used to help prevent nausea and vomiting for cancer patients. • It increases appetite, relieves pain, and improves sleep for such patients. • Marijuana can help prevent blindness. • Lab rats with tumors are exposed to cannabis and they show positive results for depleting tumors.

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