Cannabis sativa Linn
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Cannabis sativa Linn is aslo known as Cannabis indica Lamk., belongs to Cannabaceae, Cannabinaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Bhangia, Ganja, Hashish Hindi, Qinnab.
The English Names for this herb are Hemp, Indian Hemp, Soft Hemp, True Hemp.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Bhang, Bhangia, Ganja, Hashish, Qinnab.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Cannabis sativa Linn are Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic, Exhilarant, Narcotic, Sedative, Soporific, Stomachic.
Indications
The Indications of Cannabis sativa Linn are Local Inflammations, Menorrhagia, Acute Mania, Pain in Dysmenorrhoea, Headache, Insomnia, Haemorrhoids, Mania, Hydrophobia, Tetanus, Dyspepsia, Liver Pain, Hysteria, Dysuria, Gonorrhoea, Neuralgic Pain, Chronic Bronchitis, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Whooping Cough, Erysipelas, Dysentery, Colic, Dysmenorrhoea, Mental Depression, Chorea, Insanity, Delirium, Chronic Rheumatism, Phthisis.
The Indication of Leaves of Cannabis sativa Linn is Dysentery.
The Indications of Bark of Cannabis sativa Linn are Earache, Piles, Inflammations, Hydrocele, Dandruff.
The Indications of Oil(seeds) of Cannabis sativa Linn are Rheumatism, Earache, lice Infection, Dandruff.
The Indications of Dried Flowering or fruiting tops of Cannabis sativa Linn are Pruritis, Dysentery, Eczema.
No Contra Indication information is available for Cannabis sativa Linn.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Seeds of Cannabis sativa Linn is 2nd order, warm and dry.
The Temperament of Leaves of Cannabis sativa Linn is 3rd order, cold and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Cannabis sativa Linn is used in the preparation of Hab Hamal, Hab Mumsik Ambari, Hab Mumsik Tilai, Ma'jun Falak Sayr, Ma'jun Kalan, Ma'jun Masikal-Boul, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Muqawwi Wa Mumsik, Safuf Qinnab compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 1.000g | N/A |
| Leaves | | N/A |
| Seeds | | N/A |
Herb's Description
Cannabis sativa Linn. An annual, 75 cm-1.5 m tall, slender herb. Stem and branches slightly angular with apprised hairs, Leaves palmately 3-9 foliolate, lobes sessile, narrowly lanceolate, upper surface scabrid with stiff hairs, lower surface more or less densely pubescent. Male flowers 4-6 mm across, greenish. Female flowers as large as the perigonium. Perigonium entire, membranous, broadly ovate. Achene 3-4 mm in diameter, shining, yellowish-brown, minutely pilose to glabrous, ovate; seeds only with fleshy unilateral endosperm.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Russia.. It is also cultivated in Tropical and Temperate regions.
Taste: Bitter,Sharp
Substitutes
No information regarding Cannabis sativa Linn's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Cannabis sativa Linn's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Cannabis sativa Linn's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In large doses or if habitually taken, it produces bloated face, congested eyes, tremulous and weak limbs, loss of memory, indigestion, general debility, lack of appetite, cough, melancholy, impotency and weakness of eye sight.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cannabis sativa Linn. (work in progress)