Purpose of THC

[Mr. TBAGU 420]

a Botanist told me, it is the plant's self-defense mechanism, to repel insects, I don't know how true that is :smokin: (if I was a bug, it would probably attract me )

But how could the bug be "stunned" by the plants THC, when THC isn't even active to get you high until it's heated up.

Mr. TBAGU 420 Reviewed by Mr. TBAGU 420 on 10-05-2009. Purpose of THC Does anyone know the purpose of THC? I, personally, do not think it is the "gift from God" that so many people claim it is. I tend to think it is more in the line of a self-defense mechanism that the plant developed through evolution, just like the opium sap that comes from the Opium Poppy, or a seed dissipation system, such as when insects and certain animals come to munch on the plant's leaves or flowers, they tend to get confused, fall unconsious or fall asleep. They might even overdose and Rating: 5

[Purple Banana]

But how could the bug be "stunned" by the plants THC, when THC isn't even active to get you high until it's heated up.

Human digestive systems don't have the proper chemicals in our stomach to convert D-9-THC to D-7-THC, but some animals DO have the chemicals in their bodies to break it down.

I'm not entirely sure by what mechanism it repels insects, although I don't believe it repels insects (cannabis uses wind and insects for pollination) but maybe deters animals from eating the flowers/leaves/etc. for some reason. Not sure of the mechanism, though...

[Weezard]

Howzit, P. B.?

I have seen birds sit on a branch of another plant and stretch their neck to snatch pot seeds.
They don't seem to enjoy sticky feet.

Got pictures of a honey bee that got too stoned to fly for a while.
Jus' hung around, dangling from a leaf by her mandibles till she sobered up.

Dunno how "stunned" da little bugs get, but they do get stuck.
I find dead bugs stuck to the sugar leaf alla time.

Aloha
Weeze

[wingedson]

I find it interesting that Mary has been revered by Shaman, Priests, and just your average individual for thousands of years. I personally feel that every plant on this planet has a purpose for being here, and that each plant has a unique spirit within. I also find it VERY interesting that the Dogon tribe, and the Egyptians believe that Mary is from Sirius, and that it was a gift from the Elder's to help heal humanity. I realize this is not a scientific perspective, nor even a logical perspective, but I personally think the Egyptians had some amazing insight into existence that we have totally turned into dormant aspects of our humanity. When I meditate, or do any sort of esoteric practices, Mary has always helped my sense of energy flow, my intuitive connection, and my clairvoyant capacities. I realize some of you will think that this is just a trick of the mind, and while it may be, it's a damn interesting trick, and one that I have learned a great deal from.

As far as what the purpose of THC, and the other cannabinoids are....I don't think any of us can really get the bottom of that easily. It's like asking what the purpose of life is in general, and as far as I can tell it's for living. Perhaps they were an evolutionary tactic meant to repel bugs, but then I question why the flowers of cannabis stand out so brilliantly, and why the aroma is so pungent.

To those of you who grow outdoors, what do you notice as far as bug attraction? Obviously, mites, aphids, thrips, and certain worms are incredibly attracted to cannabis. When I have crushed a blob of mites that were clumped at the tip of a bud, they smelled just like resin. Are they eating the trichomes? Are they purposely ingesting cannabinoids to further their Borg agenda? I would love to hear more!
:detective1:

[MerryPrankstr]

Originally posted by Mr. TBAGU 420

But how could the bug be "stunned" by the plants THC, when THC isn't even active to get you high until it's heated up.

True story:

Back in the early 90's I was living in Chicago (my son now owns my old condo) and was running some Afgan seeds from a bag I had come by. One particular plant had a long cola growing at least 12" long. I was running HPS in those days so I opened up a few windows on warm day and a yellow jacket came in the widow before I could get the screen down and headed straight for the grow room. It landed directly on the main cola o that plant.

My first thought was "how the heck am I gonna get rid of that wasp", but when I finally worked up my courage to get close enough and poke it with a stick, the wasp fell to the floor, dead as a doornail.

So .... I guess it kills wasps.
M.P.

[MerryPrankstr]

Wingedson:

It is not enough for a shamon to "use" mary or any other plant for that matter. For full potenial, one should "tame" the plant by tending to it, acknowledging it's inviduality and spirit.

I like the way you think!

M.P.

[Weezard]

Wingedson:

It is not enough for a shaman to "use" mary or any other plant for that matter. For full potenial, one should "tame" the plant by tending to it, acknowledging it's inviduality and spirit.

I like the way you think!

M.P.

Sounds like someone has met madam Salvia.
Pot plants don't talk much but there's someone in there, yah?:jointsmile:
Every one, an individual.
Tame?
A dunno, so far, we're jus' good friends.

Howzit MP?
Still kickin' I see.
So 're we.

Z.

[MerryPrankstr]

madam Salvia, no...
Perhaps some effects left over from my younger bus days...
Weed and brew is as strong as I go unless it's some single malt scotch
But do form a bond with my ladys, and sometimes a good sativa will prop those doors of perception just enough to loo in the other sidefor a sec or two.

Still kick'n for the mo...

Glad to se ya 'round, bro !

M.P.

[Weezard]

Originally posted by Mr. TBAGU 420

True story:

Back in the early 90's I was living in Chicago (my son now owns my old condo) and was running some Afgan seeds from a bag I had come by. One particular plant had a long cola growing at least 12" long. I was running HPS in those days so I opened up a few windows on warm day and a yellow jacket came in the widow before I could get the screen down and headed straight for the grow room. It landed directly on the main cola o that plant.

My first thought was "how the heck am I gonna get rid of that wasp", but when I finally worked up my courage to get close enough and poke it with a stick, the wasp fell to the floor, dead as a doornail.

So .... I guess it kills wasps.
M.P.

Nah, mate.
Not dead yet.
'e was just fagged out after a long squat!
'es pinin' for the fnords, 'e is.
(Afghan will do dat to ya.)
Jus' put 'em on a saucer wit' a doughnut for 2 days.
When he wakes up, he'll eat himself to death.

Oh, this is silly weed indeed!

Sorry, sorta.

Weeze

[MerryPrankstr]

PININ' for the FJORDS?!?!?!? What kind of talk is that?, look, why
did he fall flat on his back the moment I got 'im home?

Look, I took the liberty of examining that Wasp when I got it home,
and I discovered the only reason that it had been sitting on the plant in
the first place was that it had been NAILED there.

:hippy:

Later,
M.P.