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Marijuana, i.e., Cannabis sativa: The Quandary of Being an Amalgamate of a Useful and Abusive Medicinal Herb

Marijuana, i.e., Cannabis sativa: The Quandary of Being an Amalgamate of a Useful and Abusive Medicinal Herb

Javid Manzoor, Sajood Ahmad Bhat, Anuradha Sharma
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 19
ISBN13: 9781668457184|ISBN10: 1668457180|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668487594|EISBN13: 9781668457191
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5718-4.ch011
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Manzoor, Javid, et al. "Marijuana, i.e., Cannabis sativa: The Quandary of Being an Amalgamate of a Useful and Abusive Medicinal Herb." Cannabis sativa Cultivation, Production, and Applications in Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics, edited by Rafiq Lone, et al., IGI Global, 2023, pp. 153-171. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5718-4.ch011

APA

Manzoor, J., Bhat, S. A., & Sharma, A. (2023). Marijuana, i.e., Cannabis sativa: The Quandary of Being an Amalgamate of a Useful and Abusive Medicinal Herb. In R. Lone, A. Mir, & J. Manzoor (Eds.), Cannabis sativa Cultivation, Production, and Applications in Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics (pp. 153-171). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5718-4.ch011

Chicago

Manzoor, Javid, Sajood Ahmad Bhat, and Anuradha Sharma. "Marijuana, i.e., Cannabis sativa: The Quandary of Being an Amalgamate of a Useful and Abusive Medicinal Herb." In Cannabis sativa Cultivation, Production, and Applications in Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics, edited by Rafiq Lone, Aabid Hussain Mir, and Javid Manzoor, 153-171. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2023. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5718-4.ch011

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Abstract

Cannabis sativa, popularly known as “marijuana,” poses a problem since it may have both beneficial and harmful effects. Cannabis has long been used for medicinal and recreational purposes, which demonstrates its value as a plant. Instead of this, enough evidence suggests that abusing this wonder herb can have negative effects on a number of organs and organ systems, such as the pulmonary system, the body's defense system, the cardiovascular system, etc. Additionally, it may affect both male and female potency and may also have clastogenic effects. Yet, it cannot be ruled out that there are some benefits to using marijuana responsibly, since it has been shown to be a miraculous treatment for atrophy, acute pain, a loss of muscular tone, motion sickness, and insomnia. This chapter will attempt to provide a thorough understanding of the various health effects of the herb and its extracted active bioactive ingredients.

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