Can Cannabis Give You Night Vision?
For centuries, cannabis has been coveted for its medicinal properties. More than simply a relaxant, it’s emerged as a bona fide treatment for a myriad of health concerns, from depression and anxiety to back pain and arthritis. Now, the green leafy plant has landed itself in the spotlight for yet another feat, with new research showing that cannabis could actively enhance night vision.
A Caribbean cocktail
The revelation began 25 years ago, when a pharmacologist named M. E. West noted that local Jamaican fisherman who regularly smoked cannabis or consumed rum brewed with the leaves and stem of the plant had what he described as “an uncanny ability to see in the dark.” He observed them navigating their boats through coral reefs with remarkable skill, despite the fact that lighting was non-existent and conditions were treacherous.
This led him to the conclusion that an external source was improving...
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