Tag: Narcotic

Hemp seeds and marijuana both come from the same plant species, *Cannabis sativa*, but with a crucial difference in their chemical makeup. This has led to a common misconception that hemp seeds are a narcotic, a myth that has long clouded public understanding and prevented people from reaping their abundant health benefits.

While the original Coca-Cola formula from 1886 contained a small amount of cocaine, modern Coke does not. This historic link has fueled a persistent myth about whether coke is considered a narcotic, a question with important legal and pharmacological distinctions.

Dating back to the 17th century, some texts have described coriander seeds as having 'narcotic and carminative' properties. However, modern science has extensively studied this common culinary herb and largely debunked the myth that coriander is a narcotic in any meaningful sense for humans.