Cannabis sativa Linn
Cannabis sativa Linn is also 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.
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.
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's Bark are Earache, Piles, Inflammations, Hydrocele, Dandruff.
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 indications of Cannabis sativa Linn's Dried Flowering or fruiting tops are Pruritis, Dysentery, Eczema.
The indication of Cannabis sativa Linn's Leaves is Dysentery.
The indications of Cannabis sativa Linn's Oil(seeds) are Rheumatism, Earache, lice Infection, Dandruff.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Cannabis sativa Linn's Leaves is 3rd order, cold and dry.
The temperament of Cannabis sativa Linn's Seeds is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Bitter,Sharp.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Leaves | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
| Seeds | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
Available Brands
- HABB-E-MUMSIK AMBERIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MASIK-UL-BOLEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUMSIK BE NAZIRHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
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.
Substitutes
The substitute of Cannabis sativa Linn is Papaver somniferum Linn. (Latex from the capsule).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Cannabis sativa Linn are Cannabene, Cannabin, Cannabinin, Cannabinine, Cannabinol, Cannabinon, Pseudo-Cannabinol, Tatano-Cannabinine.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Cannabis sativa Linn are [Sour articles may be used.], Clarified Butter, Rumex crispus Linn. [Used in the form of syrup.], Sikanjibin.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cannabis sativa Linn. (work in progress)