Bulbs
Flower Basics
Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens
Flower Garden
Garden Furniture
Garden Gnomes
Garden Seeds
Garden Sheds
Garden Statues
Garden Tools & Supplies
Gardening Basics
Green & Organic
Groundcovers & Vines
Growing Annuals
Growing Basil
Growing Beans
Growing Berries
Growing Blueberries
Growing Cactus
Growing Corn
Growing Cotton
Growing Edibles
Growing Flowers
Growing Garlic
Growing Grapes
Growing Grass
Growing Herbs
Growing Jasmine
Growing Mint
Growing Mushrooms
Orchids
Growing Peanuts
Growing Perennials
Growing Plants
Growing Rosemary
Growing Roses
Growing Strawberries
Growing Sunflowers
Growing Thyme
Growing Tomatoes
Growing Tulips
Growing Vegetables
Herb Basics
Herb Garden
Indoor Growing
Landscaping Basics
Landscaping Patios
Landscaping Plants
Landscaping Shrubs
Landscaping Trees
Landscaping Walks & Pathways
Lawn Basics
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Mowers
Lawn Ornaments
Lawn Planting
Lawn Tools
Outdoor Growing
Overall Landscape Planning
Pests, Weeds & Problems
Plant Basics
Rock Garden
Rose Garden
Shrubs
Soil
Specialty Gardens
Trees
Vegetable Garden
Yard Maintenance
What Plants Have THC in Them?
What Plants Have THC in Them?. THC, also known as Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, is a psychoactive ingredient found only within the marijuana plant. The marijuana plant, or cannabis, contains over 60 individual cannabinoid compounds; however, only THC has a psychoactive effect when ingested. While marijuana is a Schedule I drug in the United States,...
THC, also known as Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, is a psychoactive ingredient found only within the marijuana plant. The marijuana plant, or cannabis, contains over 60 individual cannabinoid compounds; however, only THC has a psychoactive effect when ingested. While marijuana is a Schedule I drug in the United States, as of 2010, 14 states and the District of Columbia have approved medical marijuana for users with chronic illnesses.
Marijuana History
Marijuana is the only plant in the world with the THC compound. The use of marijuana dates back to 6000 B.C. in China, where the seeds of this plant were used for food. Time Magazine states that marijuana has been used for medicinal purposes since 2737 B.C.; however, every recorded civilization has utilized cannabis for medicinal and other purposes.
Growing Information
Cannabis is able to be grown in almost any type of climate, which has led to one of its many street names, weed. Marijuana plants come in male and female designs. The female marijuana plants bloom flower buds, where resin glands create THC if the flower is not pollinated by male plants. Male marijuana plants are commonly used for hemp, a strong industrial byproduct of the marijuana plant. Marijuana can be grown outdoors as well as in indoor grow houses; however, the potency of THC developed within the plant is directly related to the amount of sunlight the plant receives as well as the soil type and when the flower buds are harvested.
What is THC
Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, is the main active compound within marijuana and it reacts within the body by binding to cannabinoid receptors located within the brain. Some of the common effects of ingesting marijuana are due to the fact that THC directly interacts with the central nervous system and, when introduced to the brain, releases a neurotransmitter norepinephrine. During this action the brain magnifies thoughts and body sensations, thus releasing adrenaline to create a euphoric experience. Medically, THC is found to promote relaxation, reduce pain and increase appetite in cancer/AIDS patients.
