Hemp Tea

Ingredients: Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa. 7 grams.

History & Folklore: Did you know Queen Victoria took hemp as an analgesic  when it was a standard pain killer for menstrual cramps?

Hemp does not give you any high effect as it has only trace amounts of THC (<0.02%), Hemp’s  main active constituent is cannabidiol.

In clinical studies: Cannabidiol (CBD; the main active constituent in hemp) in controlled trials has been found safe as a sedative and to reduce psychosis in people with Parkinson’s and schizophrenia, and also improves memory in the latter, without the side effects of  standard antipsychotics. It is also anti-seizure in controlled trials in children and is being researched for beneficial effects in brain trauma.

In the Lab: Hemp acts on brain (and body) signals for endogenous (C2) cannabinoids and on a number of other brain signals and enzymes. Cannabidiol, a calming constituent, is analgesic, sedative, anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory with anxiolytic, anti-depressive, anti-psychotic, anti-epileptic, neuroprotective and anti-cancer actions in lab models. CBD affects the brain’s calming signal and may stop the anxiety caused by high doses of THC in cannabis.

To Use: 1 – 2 teaspoons per person, allow fresh boiled water to cool a little and infuse for 5 – 10 minutes.

Safety: Always consult a NIMH medical herbalist or your healthcare professional prior to taking if pregnant, have a medical condition or taking medication or giving to children. Keep out of reach of children.