Known for its recreational use, marijuana goes beyond providing the so-called “relaxed effects”. Also called hemp, the herb helps soothe, relieve pain and symptoms of stress, and can help treat serious illnesses such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. Next, learn about its benefits and how to prepare herbal marijuana tea.

Benefits of Marijuana Tea

Many studies have been done to better understand the properties of marijuana for years and we have already obtained many answers that prove the benefits of the herb for humanity. Still, marijuana remains illegal in several countries, which makes it very difficult to use it for medicinal purposes.

Studies have shown that marijuana is effective in people to treat nausea, chronic pain and inflammation, in addition to its share of effectiveness in the treatment of serious diseases such as glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, cachexia and anorexia associated with AIDS. Even the THC chemical found in marijuana is marked by researchers who believe in its power to inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors.

How to Make Herbal Marijuana Tea

Ingredients:

  • Half a gram of marijuana leaves
  • Butter
  • the cup of water
  • Honey, sugar or sweetener
  • Tea sachets in the flavor of your choice
  • Coffee filter or tea infuser

Preparation method:

  1. Start by preparing the herb for tea. Crush the marijuana with a shredder or chop it with a sharp knife, be careful not to ground the herb into powder.
  2. Use the butter to extract the THC, heating it along with the herb.
  3. Place the butter herb in the coffee filter or tea infuser. If using the coffee filter, close it tightly to prevent the marijuana from leaking out.
  4. In a cup of tea, place the two sachets (the marijuana and the tea of ​​​​your choice) and add a cup of boiling water.
  5. Let the tea steep for 3 or 5 minutes (the longer the stronger) and remove the sachets.
  6. To drink it is possible to add honey, sugar or sweetener to taste.

Remember if:

In Brazil, marijuana is not a legalized plant and its use, as well as the purchase and sale, can characterize an infringement.

It is also important to emphasize that, after consuming the tea of ​​this herb, one should not, for example, operate machinery or drive, as the plant can affect reflexes a little.