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The open database for landrace cannabis populations, their genetics and the traditional knowledge that sustains them.
Landrace.wiki is the comprehensive database for traditional cannabis genetics and their conservation status. Browse our collection of documented varieties, track conservation efforts, and contribute to preserving genetic diversity before it's lost forever.
⚠️ Conservation Alert: We've documented 288 landrace varieties globally. Current status: 🟢 127 Stable • 🟡 89 Vulnerable • 🟠 43 Endangered • 🔴 21 Critical • ⚫ 8 Lost Forever
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Nong Khiaw General Population 2023 is a landrace cannabis accession documented by the Zomia Collective in India.
Tantric Cannabis use in India
Tantric cannabis use in India refers to the ceremonial role of cannabis, particularly in the form of a beverage called vijaya, within the rituals of Hindu and Buddhist Tantrism. The tradition arose in approximately the seventh century AD from a convergence of Shaivite Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism, reaching its peak in medieval Bengal and the Himalayan kingdoms. Three strands of earlier Vedic tradition, the magical use of bhang, the mythology of divine poison-drinking and the practice of drug yoga, were woven together in Tantric ritual into a systematic methodology for achieving liberation (mahanirvana).
In Tantric mythology, vijaya (literally "victory") is identified with the amrita produced by the Churning of the Milk Ocean, the nectar of immortality recovered by the gods after Shiva caught the world-threatening poison in his throat. The beverage is consumed at the start of the ritual and reaches full effect approximately ninety minutes later, coinciding with the ceremony's climax. Within the literal ("left-handed") form of practice, vijaya is integrated alongside the panchamakara or "five M's" (liquor, fish, meat, parched grain and ritual intercourse), serving both as a disinhibitor against the cultural taboos that left-handed practice deliberately transgresses and as a sense-heightener directing the visualisation of specific deities. read more →
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🟡 Vulnerable • Northeastern Thailand
Legendary landrace sativa known to many as 'Thai Sticks', grown in the Phu Phan hills of Sakhon Nakhon province in Northeastern Thailand. Famed for soaring cerebral effects and traditional bamboo stick curing. Facing extreme pressure from hybrid contamination and changing cultivation practices.
🟠 Endangered • Northern Afghanistan
Heavy indica from Afghanistan's historic hash-making region. Dense, resinous buds with sedating effects. Population declining due to ongoing regional conflicts and security issues.
🔴 Critical • Himachal Pradesh, India
Sacred variety from the isolated village of Malana, traditionally used for high-grade charas production. Facing extinction from tourism pressure and commercialization.
We are witnessing the rapid disappearance of traditional cultivation knowledge and genetic diversity in cannabis. These landrace populations represent thousands of years of natural and human selection, containing unique genetic traits and chemical profiles. Systematic documentation and conservation efforts can serve as a bridge—preserving irreplaceable genetic heritage while supporting traditional communities and advancing our understanding of this remarkable plant.
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