My very first memories of “Njaga” as cannabis is known in Uganda was back in the mid 90’s where at the slightest cough an infusion would be made from fresh Njaga plant as the main ingredient and administered as both a tea and a poultice. I carried this remedy in my heart, made through my …
Hashish, also known as “hash”, is a substance derived from the cannabis plant, more specifically the result of separating its glandular trichomes from therest of the plant matter. The history of hashish dates back to several centuries to the Indian subcontinent, where the cannabis plant has been used for medicinal, religious, and recreational purposes for …
Wanna, this is the most famous area of Waziristan, most of the tribes living here are refugees from Afghanistan. We left for Wanna and we got to see very scenic areas on the way, different colours of nature, step by step, and the beautiful mountains and green plains in the distance. I was told by …
The Cretan is another classic heirloom strain from Greece, the seeds from this domesticate plant were collected in the early 90’s from mountainous villages of Rethymno area on the island of Crete. These 90’s Cretan genetics, due to the outdoor open pollination techniques, contain high genetic diversity and expressing various phenotypes with similar characteristics and …
In Mauritius, almost everyone smokes … but the law is very strict, even disproportionate. it is possible to be locked up in prison for a year for just having few seeds or a single joint or to come across as Pablo Escobar if you have more than 6 grams on you. The sentences are all …
Up on the Andes Mountains in Colombia, we found several microclimates, this, at that time favoured the Country to have many local sativas that adapted over the years obtaining great diversity and with this climatic diversity creating unique plants. To the South of Colombia, crossing the Andes mountain range, we could find there are large …
Lebanon is a country that has fascinated us deeply. As soon as we landed in the middle of the night, we took a local mini bus that took us straight into the heart of the Bekaa valley. Arriving in the early hours of the morning with the sun just starting to illuminate the peaks of …
The question of cannabis through the legal interpretation of religious authorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Introduction: Middle Eastern states and the Islamic world are known for adopting strict codes of prohibitions. These apply to sexual norms, such as premarital sex, social practices such as gambling and consumption behaviour as in the case of …
Cannabis in Iran: Situated between Afghanistan’s extensive poppy fields and eager Western markets, Iran has an extensive history of domestic opium, alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use dating back centuries. In recent decades, heroin has become more popular. Most recently, the use of methamphetamine has increased and is reportedly in demand across the social spectrum, from …
The trip to Lebanon was fantastic. Lebanon is a great country and up to few years ago it was called the Switzerland of the Middle East where lots of rich people would have their bank accounts… The food is of high standards, great quality, a perfect mix of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is …