practice for ages but is just beginning to be supported more strongly with research coming online.
Some people are not waiting for more information from government sources but are actively educating themselves through careful self-directed studies. Pamela Dyer is a good example of this sort of patient and advocate. She is a Washington State resident, the author of TwiceBakedInWashington.com and can be heard on the LeBlanc CNE Cannabis education podcast. Dyer has been a longtime fan of juicing raw Cannabis and shares her passion with gusto.
Juicing is a good, simple way to enjoy the freshly harvested or fresh frozen herb. Because it has not been decarbed with heat, it provides the benefits of cannabinoids without psychotropic effect. You won’t get high.
Dyer has helped many neophytes to consider the benefits of raw cannabis:
This is relatively safe home research that any adult with access to clean, fresh Cannabis can participate in. The fact that the herb is very fibrous is to be noted. Dyer reminds that, although raw Cannabis will not intoxicate, too much can result in negative effects.
Somebody new to raw cannabis needs to compassionately consider the current state of their digestive health. Are they able to digest fiber and chlorophyll? Simplest way for a rookie to start is to put a fresh leaf or two into a smoothie blender. If one can’t tolerate fiber then begin with small amounts of juice only. Start slow and gently increase your serving size until you find your perfect dose and time(s) of day to take it.
Go with too big of a serving for your system will have a ‘cleansing’ effect but it also stresses your digestive system more than it needs to be.
Traditional use of weed tea in Jamaica to settle the stomach and calm nerves is well documented and still practiced today. Some Jamaican grandmothers are known to add cream to make the mix more potent. The lipophilic properties of cannabinoids
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