Prohibited drug plants are those that contain hallucinogenic or addictive substances that can cause drug abuse and health risks. In order to maintain the public safety and health of the society, countries generally impose bans on the cultivation and use of these plants. Here are some of the common drug plants that are prohibited from being cultivated.
1. *cannabis sativa）
* is a plant containing ** hormone, and its flowers and leaves contain the hallucinogenic substance THC (δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). THC has the effect of causing mental changes in people, so it is recognized as a hallucinogenic herb. Although some regions have relaxed regulations on **, in many countries and regions, the cultivation and use of ** is still illegal.
2.Coca plant (erythroxylum coca).
The coca plant is the raw material for the production of cocaine, a strong central nervous system stimulant with deadly pharmacological effects. Because of its abusive nature, the coca plant is restricted in most countries. The coca plant is mainly found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
3.Opium poppy (pap**er somniferum).
Opium poppy is the raw material plant for the production of opium, which is a strong analgesic and addictive drug. In addition to addictive problems, opium is also associated with criminal activity and social problems. As a result, most countries have implemented strict controls on the cultivation and use of opium poppy.
4.Cocardine plant (Erythroxylum novogranatense).
The cocaine plant is also one of the raw materials for the production of cocaine, and it is also common in South America. Like the coca plant, the cocaine plant is recognized as a drug plant because it contains cocaine and is subject to a wide range of legal restrictions.
In general, the drug plants that are prohibited from being cultivated mainly include those that contain hallucinogenic or addictive substances. These regulations are designed to prevent drug abuse and maintain public safety and social health. Countries will take into account domestic and international social, economic and health factors when formulating relevant regulations in order to formulate more rational management policies.