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CANNABIS SATIVA AND ITS ROLE IN NEUROTRANSMITTERS - A CRITICAL REVIEW
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Bhanga; Ayurveda; Cannabis sativa; Ethanocannaboid system.
Abstract
Bhanga is one of the plant described in ayurvedic literature. Bhanga (Indian hemp, pot, dope) is a Neurotoxic cerebral deliriant poison, obtained from Cannabis sativa. It is the oldest plant to be cultivated in the past 10,000 years for both agricultural and industrial use. It is used for both social and legal purposes for recreational and therapeutic purposes. Its cultivation is restricted by law due to its excessive use for Addiction as it owes psychoactive compounds. The Cannabis sativa plant contains more than 400 chemical compounds, including over 100 Phytocannabinoids, which can cause drug-like effects in humans. The most well-known are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which produces a mental “high,” and cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis can be smoked, inhaled, taken by mouth, rubbed into the skin, or mixed into food and beverages. With a recent increase in the rates of cannabis use disorder (CUD) and a decrease in the perceived risk of cannabis use, it is crucial to assess the addictive potential of cannabis. It is enclosed Under Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) Act 1985. The common preparation of the plant are Majoon, Ganja, Hashish/charas. The derivative of bhanga is resin and the active principle constituents of resin are cannabinol, cannabidiol. The main chemical, which is responsible for its pleasurable effects, is called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. In Agad Tantra, bhanga is described as CNS stimulant. In ayurveda it is described as pramastisk-prabhavak (CNS stimulant), Pralapaka (blabbering), and vibhramjanak (delusion) visha. It has been used for various therapeutic purposes as it acts as a sedative and have numerous pharmacological effects on both human and animal trial. Its management and effects have been mentioned very well in ayurvedic literature and modern science. In this article, we will review about the ayurvedic literature of bhanga, its mechanism and effects on the brain.
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Dr. Ankita Singh, Dr. Ramesh Chandra Tiwari, Dr. Manisha Dikshit, Dr. Ved Bhushan Sharma, & Dr. Bhawana Mittal (June-2023). CANNABIS SATIVA AND ITS ROLE IN NEUROTRANSMITTERS - A CRITICAL REVIEW. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 8(6), g423-g428. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2306644.pdf
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Volume 8 Issue 6, June-2023
Pages : g423-g428
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Research Area: Medical Science
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Country: haridwar, Haridwar, India
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