{"id":525,"date":"2021-07-29T12:00:03","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T12:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomnews.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=525"},"modified":"2025-11-12T20:32:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:32:53","slug":"the-many-surprising-benefits-of-the-cannabis-root","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bloommarijuana.com\/education\/the-many-surprising-benefits-of-the-cannabis-root\/","title":{"rendered":"The Many Surprising Benefits Of The Cannabis Root"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most cannabis users know all about the many benefits of cannabis leaves, stems and buds, but did you know that the cannabis root also has a myriad of medicinal properties? I certainly didn\u2019t! In this article I will discuss the history of cannabis root usage, list its benefits, the compounds it contains, the many ways to use cannabis root and techniques for growing and cleaning it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things You Never Knew About Cannabis Root<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Long History of Medicinal Usage<\/li>
  2. Liver Protectant<\/li>
  3. Has Many Topical Applications<\/li>
  4. Anti-Inflammatory<\/li>
  5. May Eradicate Cancer Cells Through Apotosis<\/li>
  6. Maintains Healthy Cell Membranes<\/li>
  7. Anti-Hemorrhagic<\/li>
  8. Soothes Skin Burns, Cuts and Irritations<\/li>
  9. Its Properties May Vary Depending on the Strain<\/li>
  10. Reduces Fevers<\/li>
  11. Gastrointestinal Protection<\/li>
  12. Treats Bacterial Infections and Toxins<\/li>
  13. Antioxidant<\/li>
  14. Treats Gout<\/li>
  15. Contains trace amounts of cannabinoids and is not psychoactive<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Historical Background of Cannabis Root<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The use of the cannabis root was mentioned in a Chinese herbal publication as far back as 2700 BC. The root was dried and ground into a paste as an analgesic for broken bones and post-surgical procedures. Fresh cannabis root juice was also used in ancient China for medicinal purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Roman physician, Dioscorides, chronicled his use of boiled cannabis root in a poultice to treat inflammation and gout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In 1600, it was reportedly used in Indonesia to treat gonorrhea as well as gout. Cannabis root was also mixed with other compounds to treat sick sheep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In 1960s Argentina, cannabis root was used to reduce fever, treat dysentery, gastric distress and was considered to be an important supplement to maintain good health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Applications For the Cannabis Root<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The root has been used both internally and externally, using the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n