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Juicing raw cannabis leaves

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euphoria

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Has anyone ever tried juicing raw cannabis leaves for health benefits? Such as gastrointestinal health? I have been reading and talking to friends about it but have heard mixed reviews.

Some sources tout it for its benefits on the digestive system, and in some cases it has cured cancer.

Other sources claim that the tiny prickly fibers on the leaves may cause allergic reaction, throat, or gastrointestinal irritation.

I have had issues with both my upper and lower GI my entire life. Mild raw fruit/veggie juice fasts every few days have actually improved some of my symptoms (acid reflux, bloating, pain, distension, nausea). I would like to try juicing cannabis leaves (perhaps mixed with some other fruits or veggies in the juicer) but wanted to see what other BLers had experienced while doing this.

Cheers!
 
I can't imagine the taste being bad! I'm surprised as that's not the first time I've heard that response.

papa, true.... if the taste is indeed that horrible then maybe adding some honey or lemon to it would help
 
eating weed is kinda gross. hash is better

dubious efficiency.

common in some parts of asia as a smoothie.
 
Have you tried bone broths for your GI problems? Marrow bones are especially effective because they contain precursors to glucosamine, among other similar substances, that repair the mucosa of the GI.
 
There are ways of removing the chlorophyll while the "plant" is curing, which would help the taste tremendously
What a great idea if you could remove it w/o curing it...Anybody ?
 
Foreigner said:
Have you tried bone broths for your GI problems? Marrow bones are especially effective because they contain precursors to glucosamine, among other similar substances, that repair the mucosa of the GI.
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What an intriguing theory! I have actually heard of this as a treatment before from a friend who broke her back and used it as a treatment for rebuilding bone and tissue. It seems logical that this would work for other body systems... thanks for the tip, reading up on it now..
 
i use THC to help lower my white blood cell count. The chlorophyll in any plant will help to obstruct the reproduction, and stamina of carcinogenic cells, the chlorophyll in marijuana is unique in comparison to all other plants in its light retention and energy use; no other plant on earth has the same properties as marijuana.

it is like comparing a camels use of water to another animals.

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CBx marijuana derivatives are proven effective at destroying soft tissue cells overridden with carcinogens, but the CBx derivatives must be placed near side through use of hypodermic injection, in high concentrations, to the preexisting tumor site.
 
Personally I'm allergic so the warning about getting allergic reactions are true and I'm usually under the influence of anti-histamines 24/7. however. Usually my allergies towards weed are relatively minor, but once I drank a concentrated extract (green dragon) made out of plenty leaf material and had the most intense allergic reaction of my life.. Anaphylaxis? Whatever. My airways were swollen and I could barely breath and I couldn't talk at all. Everything the liquid had touched on it's way from mouth to stomach was itching some way. Luckily I was under a heavier than usual anti-histamine dose at that point...

There are ways of removing the chlorophyll while the "plant" is curing, which would help the taste tremendously
What a great idea if you could remove it w/o curing it...Anybody ?
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Chlorophyll is water soluble while the actives aren't, you can always soak/boil plant material lightly in water.

Anyway the top question on my mind is, does this have to be cannabis? I get the vibe that these health benefits aren't because of the psychoactive alkaloids on the plant specifically, so a non-allergic extract might not even work...
 
There may be benefit to juicing raw bud, but less so with just the foliage. The idea is that the THC-acid for example isn't decarboxylated and you can eat a much larger dose than you would be able to otherwise, because it isn't psychoactive.
 
From what I've read you would need about a plant a day so unless you have access to some enormous collection of plants I hardly see how this is feasible.
 
Right on, right on. Just hope it is some organically grown hemp leaf. If not I would have to seriously think about it.
 
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Right on, right on. Just hope it is some organically grown hemp leaf. If not I would have to seriously think about it.
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Where are you going to get fresh hemp? In many places growing it without a license is just as illegal as growing drug cultivars. Also you would be missing out on the THC-acid which is where a lot of the medicinal properties potentially lay.

If you're really committed to the idea I would find a secluded spot outdoors and grow as many plants as you need. If you get the seeds now you may not be too late depending on where you live.
 
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Artificial Emotion said:
Where are you going to get fresh hemp? In many places growing it without a license is just as illegal as growing drug cultivars. Also you would be missing out on the THC-acid which is where a lot of the medicinal properties potentially lay.

I lived near Davenport IA. for a few years...It grows everywhere 10 ft. plants with loose purple buds full of seeds
I'd be driving down the freeway an spot 15-20 ft. plants in the middle of soy been fields. An overpass down the road from my house had no less than 100 matured plants all in the same acre.

But yeah, it's pretty useless compared to a wild ruderalis
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Ahhh the ditchweed smoothie. Wish they would add that to the menu at the local nature foods store.
 
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