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Hemp

Hemp

Latin Name: Cannabis sativa
Description of Appearance: Cannabis sativa is a tall, annual, dioecious plant with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers.
Common Names:
  • Hemp
  • Cannabis

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Pain relief

Active Ingredients: Cannabinoids such as THC and CBD
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers and leaves
Preperation Method: Extracted for oils or used in edibles

Nausea and vomiting control

Active Ingredients: THC and CBD
Part Of Plant Used: Extracted oils
Preperation Method: Used in oral forms or patches

Anxiety and stress relief

Active Ingredients: CBD
Part Of Plant Used: Whole plant extract
Preperation Method: Consumed as oils or capsules

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Cannabinoids and terpenes
Part Of Plant Used: Whole plant extract
Preperation Method: Used in tinctures or lotions

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

CBD

Description Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound found in the resinous flower of cannabis, with potential therapeutic properties.

THC

Description Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive component of cannabis. It is responsible for the euphoric and mind-altering effects of marijuana consumption.

Cannabinoids

Description Cannabinoids are a group of active compounds found in cannabis plants. They interact with the body's endocannabinoid system to produce various effects.

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Indian Hemp

Indian Hemp
Latin Name: Cannabis indica
Description of Appearance: Cannabis indica is a tall, sturdy plant with palmate leaves and dense clusters of flowers. Its leaves are typically broader than those of Cannabis sativa.
Common Names:
  • Indian Hemp
  • Marijuana
  • Ganja
  • Weed

Indian Hemp

Indian Hemp
Latin Name: Cannabis indica
Description of Appearance: Cannabis indica is a tall, sturdy plant with palmate leaves and dense clusters of flowers. Its leaves are typically broader than those of Cannabis sativa.
Common Names:
  • Indian Hemp
  • Marijuana
  • Ganja
  • Weed

Indian Hemp

Indian Hemp
Latin Name: Cannabis indica
Description of Appearance: Cannabis indica is a tall, sturdy plant with palmate leaves and dense clusters of flowers. Its leaves are typically broader than those of Cannabis sativa.
Common Names:
  • Indian Hemp
  • Marijuana
  • Ganja
  • Weed

Cannabis ruderalis

Cannabis ruderalis
Latin Name: Cannabis ruderalis
Description of Appearance: Cannabis ruderalis is a smaller and hardier variety of cannabis compared to its relatives, Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa. It typically grows to be around 1 to 2.5 feet tall with thinner leaves and less branching.
Common Names:
  • Cannabis ruderalis
  • Wild cannabis
  • Ditch weed