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🔍 Chinese Herbal Medicines Unsafe with pregnancy The use of ancient Chinese herbs and methods to manage conditions that do not readily have a definitive cure with modern medicine Caution Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding Chinese labelling of herbs is sometimes not consistent; hence you may take too much of the same thing without realising it A number of products are toxic to the body, and some of them have caused liver failure, heart attacks and stroke Therapy for: Skin diseases: - Eczema - Psoriasis - Acne - Rosacea Gut disorders: - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Ulcerative colitis - Chronic constipation Gynaecological issues: - Pre-menstrual syndrome - Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea) - Endometriosis - Infertility Cystitis Hepatitis C HIV supportive care Chronic Fatigue syndromes Respiratory conditions: - Asthma care - Bronchitis - Chronic cough - Sinusitis Joint problems: Arthritis Mental Health: - Depression - Anxiety Comments Ancient Chinese practice since 3BC Most products are safe especially when obtained from regulated practitioners Read more on Chinese Herbal Medicines > http://rchm.co.uk/ Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Diabetes: Use with caution Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Carctol Unsafe with pregnancy It is a mixture of 8 herbs taken orally, that aims to manage cancer. None of the herbs have any anti-cancer properties, but it is believed by some that the combination is able to fight some types of cancer Caution It can cause allergic reactions including: - Tummy upset - Diarrhoea May cause kidney damage It is not likely to cure cancer and it will be harmful in many cases Do not ignore your caregiver's advice in favour of carctol Therapy for: Cancer care and management Comments It was started by Dr Tiwari, Indian Ayurvedic practitioner There is no evidence whatsoever that it treats any form of cancer Talk to your care giver if you are thinking of taking Carctol Do not replace your conventional medicine with Carctol Read more on Carctol > https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/carctol Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Unsafe with diabetes Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Fruits and Vegetables Safe with pregnancy These are plant products that contain important vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals. Many of them contain antioxidants that are likely useful to the human body Caution The ingestion of fruits and vegatables without consideration for other food groups is not beneficial to wellbeing The process of cooking and commercial preparation reduces the usefulness of fruits and vegetable to the body Therapy for: Common Fruits/Vegetables with their vitamins mineral contents: Apple : Chromium, selenium Asparagus : Vitamin E Bok choy : Calcium Broccoli : Folic acid, vitamin K Brussel sprouts : Manganese Cabbage : Chromium, manganese, vitamin C Cantaloupe : Beta-carotene, potassium Carrots : Beta-carotene, zinc Celery : Potassium Citrus fruits ; Vitamin C Collard greens : Calcium, vitamin K Garlic : Selenium Ginger : Zinc Green peas : Zinc Kale : Calcium, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin K Orange : Folic acid Papaya : Beta-carotene Peppers : Vitamin C Spinach : Vitamin B6, vitamin E Sweet peppers: Chromium Tomatoes : Potassium Turnips : Selenium Turnip greens : Manganese, vitamin B6 Comments Eating juicy fruits contribute towards body hydration Food availability varies from one location to another; choose food items that are easy for you to source Food acceptability varies with religion, race, beliefs; choose sensitively Read more on Fruits and Vegetables > https://www.encyclopedia.com/medicine/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/juice-therapies Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Medium Sized Pets Pregnancy: Use with caution The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities Caution Some of them don’t bond closely with humans They can easily escape They may be destructive to delicate furniture Therapy for: Anxiety Stress Loneliness Depression ADHD Commonly sourced animals include: Goats Pigs Rabbits Comments Suitable for apartment and small homes Usually inexpensive to maintain Read more on Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Medium Sized Pets > https://www.thesprucepets.com/list-of-exotic-pets-1237277 Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Domestic Violence Advice Safe with pregnancy Free telephone helpline for sufferers of violence and abuse from family members and partners. The advice provided is confidential, and further support may be given as necessary Caution Men, women and children can all be victims of abuse If you have been harmed and you need urgent help, call the National Emergency Number Therapy for: 1. Emotional Abuse: Partner isolates you, tells you what to do or controls your money 2. Physical Abuse: If they hit, choke, shove, burn you or throw things at you 3. Sexual: Partner hurts you during sex, forces sex when you don’t want it or how you don’t want it 4. Threats and Intimidations If they threaten to hurt or kill you or other family members, destroy things or invade your privacy including emails and texts Comments 1. UK Women’s aid 0808 2000 247 Men’s Advice line 0808 801 0327 2. USA National Domestic Help Hotline 1-800 799 7233 3. Australia CrimeStoppers 1-800 333 000 4. Canada Women’s Advocates 651 227 8284 5. South Africa Tears *134*7355# Read more on Domestic Violence Advice > https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_domestic_violence_hotlines, Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Financial Guide Safe with pregnancy Looking at your own finances and using available tools to understand ways to improve your wellbeing. Financially successful individuals manage their earnings very closely. One does not have to be wealthy to have a good financial plan. A good plan, however, can assist your desire to reach financial stability Caution The final decision should always rest with you Get-rich-quick schemes are likely to get you into trouble, rather quickly Therapy for: Making your earnings work better for you Good ways to save money Managing your funds through life changes e.g. - Getting a mortgage - Planning to start a family - Getting a divorce - Changing jobs - Tax Planning - Pension calculations Investing money Comments Plan your budget here Financial advisors can help you plan. The fee they charge is usually offset by the help they render Play the lottery. You might have a chance of winning. Decide on lottery budget (e.g. £2 per month) and take the money off another spend, e.g. smoking ____________________________________________________________ A long list to consider: (1) Finance & Spending Create a budget: Use an app or online facility Don’t buy on impulse; create simple rules e.g. You are not to buy anything over a specified amount until: You have discussed with a trusted person You have thought about it for a particular length of days, e.g. 15 days. You have calculated hour many hours of paid work it actually costs Designate no-spend days, e.g. 'No spending on Thursdays' Sell things you don’t need; organise a garage sale Consolidate your debt if you can Cancel unnecessary direct debits (2) Home Management Lower your utility bills; compare, discuss or change providers Cut down on premium TV and Cable, choose the next level down from your current one Reduce the temperature of your hot water; kettle or boiler Switch your lights off when not in use Change lightbulbs to low energy ones Ask your friends for their log-in access for home entertainment Programme your thermostats to prevent overheating of your home Reduce heat loss in your home, insulate windows and use blankets Learn some basic DIY Share home with a partner or lodger (3) Accessories Switch to a cheaper cell-phone plan Don’t call premium numbers Buy cheap car parts, explore car scrap yards for parts (4) Eating and Dining Reduce food wastage at home Eat in, reduce restaurant spend Try cheaper meat, e.g. mutton is cheaper than lamb ‘Bring your own bottle’ to outings when possible Don’t pay for bottled water Take doggy bags home from restaurants Buy a cookbook and experiment Rotate cooking amongst friends’ homes and enjoy diverse dining Conduct Bar Quizzes and social functions on teleconference (5) Shopping Search online for coupons and discounts Buy used items when you can Use price comparison website Sign up for loyalty cards Haggle. Barter. Ask for discounts when you shop Try cheaper options, e.g. boxed wine is usually cheaper than bottled wine Buy in bulk Have ‘no-shopping’ periods where you buy only essential items (6) Social Activities Review your need for Gym membership; cancel if you can Review your need for other social clubs Avoid the pub, convene online instead Use free wi-fi when available Use your friends’ log-in access for online entertainment Take the public transport, walk or cycle Stop smoking, or roll your own if you must (7) Additional Income Review products on the internet and get paid for it Get paid for walking dogs Ask to house sit, or to house-sit pets Check online for methods of generating additional income in your locality Read more on Financial Guide > https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/tools/budget-planner, https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/managing-money, https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/Budget-planning/, https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en/saving-budgeting/creating-a-budget, https://www.consumer.gov/articles/1002-making-budget. Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 White Noise Safe with pregnancy This is stream of sound that has no auditory pattern that humans can recognise. It is similar to the constant humming of refrigerator in the background. Caution May be annoying to some people May be poorly tolerated May affect complex brain function if used for too long (This effect was observed in research on Rats) Therapy for: Tinnitus masking Sleep aid in a noisy environment Crowd noise masking Comments Many White Noise generators on sale actually produce 'Pink Noise", which is not as harsh as White noise. Their soothing sound is generally more tolerable to many, whilst still retaining many of the benefits of White noise Read more on White Noise > https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/hear/what-white-noise Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Children: Use with caution Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 CBT: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Safe with pregnancy It is a talking therapy that helps to manage problems by changing the way we think, feel and behave. It improves Mental Health by helping individuals to develop coping strategies for unhelpful and unwanted thoughts, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours Caution May increase anxiety whilst confronting your own problems May take up a lot of your time since you have to be engaged with the process Therapy for: Anxiety Disorders Depression Other mental health issues: - Phobias - Substance use disorders - Eating Disorders (Bulimia, Anorexia) - PTSD Back Pain Menopause management Poor Sleep IBS; Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (As a coping intervention) CFS; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (As a coping intervention) Addictions: Gambling Smoking Internet Smart phone Alcohol Sex Comments CBT can be delivered Face-to-Face or through the telephone or online There are examples of proven effectiveness of this modality in many cases Read more on CBT: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy > https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/ Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Dams Safe with pregnancy A thin sheet of synthetic material that protects the mouth from direct engagement with the partner’s genitals. It has the ability to enhance sexual hygiene Caution It may break and expose you to body fluids Therapy for: For safer oral-sex practices Comments Dams are not as widely available as condoms, but you can easily make a dam out of a (flavoured) condom Read more on Dams > https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/sex-activities-and-risk/ Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Safe with diabetes Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Ayahuasca Unsafe with pregnancy This is a tea drink that is made from the leaves of specific Amazonian plants to aid spirituality and brain health. It is a psychoactive brew that brings about changes in behaviour, mood and thinking Caution It should only be taken under the supervision of an experienced practitioner e.g. shaman or curandero Some ayahuasca 'trips' may be distressing and counterproductive to the expectations It can often be a frightening experience The drink can interfere with some prescribed medications Some mental health conditions may be made worse You may experience - Vomiting - Yawning - Diarrhoea - Crying - Laughing The individual is incapacitated for up to four hours after ingestion, hence they might be vulnerable to robbery, sexual assault or in some circumstances, loss of life Deaths have occurred during ayahuasca ceremonies Therapy for: Depression (treatment resistant) Anxiety PTSD Addictions Psychological wellbeing Brain health To calm suicidal ideation For self-discovery and ego management To connect with the inner self Heal internal wounds Reconnect with nature Access repressed memories Emotional healing Personal growth Comments Ayahuasca (vine-of-the-soul) ingestion is an ancient practice of the South Americans The brew is made from the stalk of the ayahuasca vine and the leaves of the chacruna shrub (Banisteriopsis caapi and Psychotria viridis ) It contains a natural hallucinogen called dimethyltyrptamine (DMT) It is illegal in many countries including the UK and USA Ayahuasca trails in Peru and Colmbia are well travelled by westerners seeking spiritual uplifting and enlightenment Read more on Ayahuasca > http://www.ayahuasca.com/ Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Unsafe with diabetes Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Gua Sha Unsafe with pregnancy The practice of scraping the skin with a tool, with the aim of releasing unhealthy accumulations within the muscles. It is believed that the resulting bruises allow old blood to flow out and new blood to flow in for repair, regeneration, recovery and wellbeing Caution It can result in: Significant tissue damage Burns Kidney damage Avoid in: Skin conditions Bleeding disorders Anti-clot medications Pacemaker use Deep vein thrombosis Therapy for: Muscle injury Muscle pain Muscle tension Joint pain Back pain Carpal tunnel syndrome Chest congestion Menopausal symptoms Sports injuries Stiff back Stiff neck Hepatitis Migraines Tourette syndrome Comments The skin should not be broken during treatment Its manifestations are a mimic of physical abuse and it has been confused with it many times by authorities The resulting bruises are known as petechiae or sha It is similar to the Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) performed by physiotherapists Ensure sterilisation of the scrapper to reduce the risk of disease transfer Read more on Gua Sha > https://www.healthline.com/health/gua-sha Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Unsafe with diabetes Unsafe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing

🔍 Acupressure Pregnancy: Use with caution The treatment of disorders by stimulating 'acupoints' (acupuncture points) on the body. Instead of the needles used in acupuncture, the pressure is applied by fingertips, hand, elbow, feet or special devices. This is believed to clear blockages in the body meridians through which life energy flows Caution Some sessions may be painful Not to be performed on open wounds or bruises Not to be performed on varicose veins Osteoporosis and healing fractures: use with caution since bones are fragile and breakable Can result in bruising of the skin especially if the user is on blood thinning medications or has a blood disorder Therapy for: Morning sickness Tension Headaches Low Back Pain Nausea and Vomiting Labour (childbirth) pain Menstrual cramp Poor sleep Motion sickness Muscle tension Comments It can be self administered 'Acupuncture point' products are obtainable as wristbands Some health authorities recommend it as a complementary support for cases of morning sickness and other ailments Ancient Chinese practice Read more on Acupressure > https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/support/symptoms-and-side-effects/alternative-medicine/acupressure#:~:text=Acupressure%20is%20an%20ancient%20form,(meridians)%20inside%20the%20body. Safe with pregnancy Pregnancy use with caution Safe with diabetes Diabetes use with caution Safe with children Children use with caution Pregnancy unknown Diabetes unknown Children unknown Submit Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Edit Intervention Diabetes: Use with caution Safe with children Most Searched Interventions Pet Therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy) This is the involvement of animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Faith Healing This is the practice of prayers and hand gestures in a belief that healing can occur as a result. Faith is usually (but not always) part of a religious practice. It can be exercised individually or through a collective of similarly inclined people Ginger The consumption of ginger-based products to improve health. It is both healthy and delicious, and it has been a part of the human diet for generations Cannabidiol. CBD Oil Extract oil from the Cannabis plant. It may be smoked, vaped, sprayed into the cheeks or placed in the mouth. It is used as an agent to promote wellbeing