Cannabis, also known as hemp, is unsurprisingly a premium drug, which is used worldwide. The growing fame of this drug is obvious, but several people lack average information about the hemp plant.

Here are 5 cannabis facts that you will be surprised when you learn about.

1. Do You Know What Is Derived from This Cannabis Plant?

Cannabis plants can grow up to 8 – 12 feet high and it can be cultivated both outdoors and indoors. The only active ingredient in this drug plant that will give you a “high” feeling is THC. Different types of cannabis plants have different levels of THC.

The word “cannabis” can refer to any drug, which is derived from any strain of the hemp plant – it can be hemp oil, hemp extract, hemp-infused edibles or anything else.

2. Different Ways to Intake Cannabis

Do you know the common way of smoking weed? A special type of pipe called “BONG” is used through which weed smoke passes through. Cannabis can also be used to take a puff in a “cigar shell” and this is referred to as a blunt.

With the help of a rolling paper, cannabis powder is rolled into it. Next tobacco is added to it, which gives a special flavor and it helps to give it a slow burn that is called as “Spliff”. Cannabis can also be mixed with edibles.

3. Safer Than Alcohol

We all know that because of this alcohol many deaths are reported. Have you ever heard of any death reported because of using this weed drug? You may never have.

There are arguments that there are many medicinal benefits of consuming this cannabis drug. It is used for treating several chronic ailments, but you will never see any doctor recommending alcohol to his patient. Now many states have made it legal to use cannabis for medical and recreational purposes.

4. Street Name of Cannabis

Different regions and demographics have their own street names for cannabis. This includes names like pot, herb, grass, reefer, dope and weed. Ganja, bud, and skunk are also generally used. Pothead is also included in the list, which refers to heavy cannabis users.

5. Cannabis Is the Oldest Crop

This drug plant cultivated by humans is believed to be the oldest crop. Ancient Chinese people used this plant for treating constipation and many other disorders.

Are you surprised learning about these unknown cannabis facts? Do let us know your views about it and share any other fact that you know about this miracle drug with our readers.