Cannabis
Botanical Name: Cannabis sativa
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Dried flowering tops of pistillate plants
Geographical Source
India, Americas, Africa
Macroscopic Features
Resinous mass of leaves and flowers, strong characteristic odor.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Cannabinoids (THC - Tetrahydrocannabinol, CBD - Cannabidiol, CBN)
Pharmacological Actions
Psychoactive, anti-nausea, appetite stimulant, muscle relaxant
Traditional Uses
Sedative, analgesic, antiemetic, narcotic
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Psychiatric disorders, pregnancy, cardiac disease