Cannabis as an herb: is it alkaline or acid

[carpas48]

In an effort to reduce acidity in my body, I was wondering if cannabis is an alkaline herb like cinnamon or tumeric? If so, would the alkalinity only be available in the raw plant material?

 

[WeedHopper]

Is marijuana acidic or alkaline?

slightly acidic

Cannabis, like many plants, prefers slightly acidic soil conditions. It tolerates a wide pH range (5.0-7.0) without symptoms of bronzing or interveinal chlorosis (yellowing of top leaves), but pH levels outside of the optimal range of 5.8 – 6.2 will limit growth

 

[carpas48]

Thank you. But my question meant to ask if I were to eat cannabis, would it have an acidic or alkaline effect on my body e.g., increase or decrease Ph?

 

[user 60570]

are you talking about your blood Ph?

acidosis and alkalosis are real

 

[carpas48]

are you talking about your blood Ph?

acidosis and alkalosis are real

Not blood so much as more of a corporeal state of either acid/akaline. Kidneys try very hard to keep blood at a normal ph I have read, so as to avoid strain on them one is supposed to avoid hitting acid-generating foods: the fun stuff-meat & sugar & booze. So, I was wondering if cannabis provides any buffering to an acidic overload?
Based on knowing no chemistry/science whatsoever, was thinking that since tomatoes are an acid-loving plant, as is cannabis; but they are alkaline when consumed by humans. Thusly, perhaps, maybe cannabis would provide that same buffering? A comforting thought.

 

[WeedHopper]

Thank you. But my question meant to ask if I were to eat cannabis, would it have an acidic or alkaline effect on my body e.g., increase or decrease Ph?

Nope. The truth is most Alkaline diets don't do **** to the ph of the blood.
But it can help your organs work better and not push them so hard trying to keep your blood pH normalized.