Durban
Durban (Medicine)
Durban (pronunciation: /ˈdɜːrbən/), also known as Durban Poison, is a strain of cannabis that originated in the city of Durban, South Africa. It is known for its potent psychoactive effects and is often used in medical treatments.
Etymology
The name "Durban" is derived from the city of its origin, Durban, South Africa. The term "poison" is often used in the cannabis industry to denote a strain's potency.
Medical Uses
Durban is often used in the treatment of various medical conditions. It is known for its ability to provide relief from chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. It is also used to stimulate appetite in patients undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy.
Related Terms
- Cannabis: A group of three plants with psychoactive properties, known as Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis.
- Psychoactive: Substances that can alter the consciousness, mood, and thoughts of those who consume them.
- Chronic Pain: A persistent or recurrent pain that lasts longer than three to six months.
- Anxiety: A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
- Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
- Fatigue: A state of chronic tiredness that can be physical or mental.
- Appetite: The desire to eat food, felt as hunger.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Durban
- Wikipedia's article - Durban
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