August 2022
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Acta Scientific Medical Sciences
Bhanga (Indian hemp, pot, dope) is a Neurotoxic cerebral deliriant poison, obtained from Cannabis sativa. It is dioecious flowering herb, in which female plant contains more Cannabinoid than male. It produces a gummy, amorphous resin, cannabinone. It is enclosed under Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) Act 1985. The various forms of Cannabis sativa are bhanga (sidhi, patti or sabji), majun, ganja and charas. It has many therapeutic uses; it acts as sedative and so many misuse of bhanga reported since ancient time. It is one of the most commonly used illicit drug since ages. It has been used for the treatment of several diseases and disorders by communities from all over the world. Studies shows that Cannabis sativa is having numerous pharmacological actions on human and animal trials. It is regulated by law in our country. Its management has been mentioned in various samhita and modern science.