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marihuana: see marijuana marijuana or marihuana, drug obtained from the flowering tops, stems, and leaves of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa (see hemp ) or C. indica; the latter species can withstand colder climates. ..... Click the link for more information. . marijuana, marihuana 1. the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, used for its euphoric effects, esp in the form of cigarettes 2. another name for hemp (the plant) marihuana [‚mar·ə′wän·ə] (botany) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Cannabis sativa, as marijuana is known medically, has been found most beneficial for treating chronic pain; muscle spasms, such as those caused by multiple sclerosis; the physical wasting away of AIDS patients; and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. As many eager activists at campus literature tables will remind you, the cannabis sativa plant is useful for a lot more than getting high. DEA will consider setting the level of THC content for Cannabis sativa L. |
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