Canabis :potent medicinal herb

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Indian Hemp is an annual and an erect herb that grows up to 1to 5 metres. The leaves are angular shaped or hand shaped leaves that are divided with green leaves. There are many health benefits of Indian Hemp also called Cannabis sativa. The leaves of this herb are used as a drug to reduce irritation, pain and excitement. It also helps in inducing deep sleep. The main constituents of this herb are pseudo cannabinol, cannabinol and cannabinin. Due to the presence of these three components, three types of narcotics are made namely hashish or bhang. Read on to know the other health benefits of Indian Hemp.
Health Benefits of Indian Hemp:-
Some of the health benefits of Indian Hemp are:
The hemp leaves help in treating insomnia. This is mainly administered for inducing sleep. Charas which is an active component of hemp are also the other effective drugs that induce sleep.
Bhang or hashish is found to be useful in treating digestive problems like bowel disorders and dyspepsia. It even acts as an appetiser, when taken in the required dosage.
This herb has excellent properties that cure headaches, chronic mania, delirium, nervous exhaustion, neuralgia and convulsions.
It is also used for treating gonorrhea, which is a sexually transmitted diseases. The seed extracts can be taken as it is not a narcotic.
The juice of this herb is used to remove dandruff and head lice as well.
A thick paste made out of the leaves are found to be very effective in dissolving the tumors.
The leaves are used to treat injuries, sores and dressings. Ganja is administered to relieve pain caused due to prickly skin disorders.
Precautions:
If this is consumed in excess, then it is found to be injurious both mentally and physically. It can cause certain side effects like gastric problems and loss of appetite. These drugs act directly on the cerebrum. Hence, must be taken with caution to avoid complications.
These are some of the health benefits of Indian Hemp. Consult an ayurvedic or herbal specialist before taking this herb to avoid complications.