The House Of Representatives Was Amazed When They Know The Economic Value Of Medical Marijuana Produces IDR 34.8 Trillion A Year

Illustration of a public hearing meeting (RDPU) Commission III of the House of Representatives on marijuana. (Antaranews)

JAKARTA - Commission III of the DPR was amazed to learn about the economic and health benefits of marijuana for medical purposes. The reason is, there are so many substances contained in cannabis oil extract that are beneficial for life, ranging from disease treatment to beauty. In fact, the Chairperson of the Sativa Foundation Trustee, Professor Musri Musman, revealed that the economic benefits of using marijuana as medicine could generate around IDR 34.8 trillion a year in just 1,000 hectares of land. Then I will be able to produce cannabis oil with a total budget of IDR 34.8 trillion in one year," said Musri during a public hearing (RDPU) with Commission III of the DPR, Thursday, June 30. The cannabis researcher from Syiah Kuala University said cannabidiol (CBD) which is one of the active compounds in marijuana will not cause addiction if its use is controlled. "Evidence has been found that giving 300 milligrams to 600 milligrams per day to people with cerebral palsy doesn't cause drunkenness, doesn't harm, doesn't cause addiction," explained Musri. According to Musri, the digestibility given by cannabis oil can be absorbed 100 percent by the body, so there is no term for it to be toxic and intoxicating. "Cannabis seed oil also contains omega 6 and omega 3, vitamins B1 and B2 which are beneficial. Like eating chicken eggs," he said. "Our faces are mixed with yam, this cannabis oil can be cleaner," he continued.

Hearing Prof Musri's explanation about the benefits of marijuana, Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the DPR Prince Khairul Saleh admitted to being amazed. Moreover, the economic value of marijuana is considered to be extraordinary. "Subhanallah, this is extraordinary with only a thousand hectares. This is very attractive for its economic value and extraordinary health," said the Prince. However, Prince reminded that the THC compounds contained in marijuana can be minimized. "There is only one THC compound that we might minimize," he said. Commission III of the House of Representatives Plans FGD to Explore Further Benefits of Cannabis

After hearing the presentation at the RDPU, Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives from the Gerindra Faction Desmond J Mahesa said his party would further examine input from various parties in a more comprehensive manner. If the results have been obtained, Desmond said, the Commission III Draft Committee would suggest that the government remove marijuana from the list of narcotics class I to class II or class III so that it can be accessed for health aspects.

"Of course, the formulation of the articles in the future is to carry out restrictions that are supervisory in nature," Desmond said after the meeting. "Earlier in the meeting it was possible to form a body or three institutions, the minister of health, the police, and the National Narcotics Agency to localize areas to conduct surveillance so that they are not too wild," he continued.

As for those who are against the legalization of medical marijuana, Desmond added, Commission III will hold a focus group discussion (FGD) involving experts in the health sector.