This article was originally published on the Marijuana Patients Organization site on November 10, 2013.
Opiates commonly cause very severe constipation. Can cannabis help you to relieve constipation?
Constipation of intestinal reflexes may be alleviated by the anti-emetic properties of cannabis. Relief of constipation was one of the original cannabis indications cited by Shen-Nung five thousand years ago. Virtually every historical medical reference since that time has included similar observations.
Ingesting whole cannabis extract will relax your bowels.
Smoking/Vaporizing cannabis will relax your bowels. “Smoking marijuana worked to produce an immediate result, usually in less than two minutes.”
“Hemp seed oil products mixed with herbal extracts are widely sold in China as laxatives.”
Around (2,300 B.C.) hemp was documented as a medicine. Emperor Shen Nung prescribed hemp for the treatment of constipation along with a long list of other ailments. In India, the ayurvedic physicians mix hemp leaves with milk, sugar and spices to treat constipation.
Cannabis Seed for Constipation
Make your own (laxative) concoction: Put 10-15 grams of cannabis seed into your blender or food processor. Slowly pour in quality EVOO (olive oil), some Meyer lemon zest and juice.
Cannabis seed oil is nutritious. The seeds are rich in essential fatty acids: the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and the omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Seeds also contain natural vitamin E and protein.
A study recently found that the “hemp seed pill “(HSP) relieves a form of constipation known in traditional Chinese medicine as “excessive syndrome,” in which the bowels dry out and cause problems such as dry mouth, abdominal swelling and pain and trouble sleeping.
The study, made up of 120 people and split into two groups, one receiving 7.5 grams of HSP in 150 ml of hot water while the other group got a placebo, (twice a day for 8 weeks). Forty three percent of those taking the HSP reported improvement in their bowel movements, compared to only eight percent in the placebo group. Cannabis has a stabilizing affect on the digestive system. It binds to the nerves that control the digestive system and will reduce symptoms of IBS.
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No Shit!
I’ve been smoking for like 8 years, but only in the last 2 or so years has pot made me want to use the bathroom. What’s funny is its a pretty immediate feeling, especially dependent on the dosage. I finally decide to look it up. A lot of people who experience this says smoking in general causes this. Cigarettes, Tobacco, and even crack apparently.
Same exact thing has happened to me Andrew…8-10 year smoker all of a sudden I’ll take a crack or 2 off the joint and off to the toilet I go.
Yo i feel this so hard lmao the strain Orange Kush always makes me shit
Good to know. I thought it helped. Very important. I been stressed the f*@k out and haven’t been able to poop, but the good ole sweet leaf helps. Glad other people find it helpful too.
My husband is suffering a major bout of constipation with no relief from Miralax or laxatives or any juices he’s tried. Are you saying to eat the weed? How much
I need to poop help