CANNABIS: THE FORGOTTEN SACRED PLANT OF INDIA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v3i5.88Keywords:
Cannabis, Cannabis sativa, cannabinoids Indian hemp, Ayurveda, endocannabinoid system, PharmacologyAbstract
The plant Cannabis sativa was cultivated in India since ancient times. Atherveda and Ayurveda hail the plant as
sacred and medicinal. It was used as a source of fiber, food, oil and medicine and for recreation & spiritual
purposes. Its cultivation and use dwindled since the British Government prohibited its use in 1930s. Delta-9-
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most important component of its psychoactive substance. Natural receptors
for THC are fouŶd throughout the huŵaŶ ďodLJ Đalled the ͚eŶdoĐaŶŶaďiŶoid sLJsteŵ͛. There is a lot of
excitement the world over in recent times about its potential as a therapeutic agent. The low THC industrial
variety is also being cultivated for seed, oil and fiber in many countries. The non-toxic seed and oil of industrial
hemp are highly nutritious. The plant is useful as bio-fuel, eco-friendly building material and phytoremediator.
Indian government should also encourage and facilitate researchers of traditional medicine to explore the
potential of this versatile native plant while the world benefits from it.
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