Study - A Heck of a Lot of Cannabis Info!

OK, this is a review and it covers a LOT of cannabis "territory"- ancient and modern history, medical uses, genetics, antibacterial and antioxidant properties, and more. There are some odd spellings and awkward sentences, but it's readable, although it changes subjects rather abruptly in spots. And that "saintly" in the title made me smile.

CONSECUTIVE REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMICAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ANTIMICROBIAL AND CLINICAL STUDIES ON SAINTLY HERB INDIAN HEMP (CANNABIS SATIVA). (India) (full – 2023) http://pragyana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pragyana_4.pdf

The Cannabaceae family includes Cannabis sativa. Carl Linneus made the initial
discovery of the species in 1753. Cannabis sativa is an annual herbaceous flowering
plant that is native to Eastern Asia but has since spread throughout the world due
to widespread cultivation. Hashish and marijuana, two of the plant's phytochemical
byproducts, are the most widely produced and consumed illegal drugs in Europe
and India, where they have been used for centuries and are an essential part of
Indian culture and religious practices. Although hemp is most well-known for its
narcotic characteristics, pre-clinical studies on hemp derivatives have revealed
potential for anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-
neuroinflammatory, anti-arthritic, anti-acne, and anti-microbial actions. In light
of the numerous recent findings that are significant with regard to this plant, a
comprehensive analysis of its phytoconstituents, antioxidants, antimicrobials, and
clinical features are described in this paper. This plant has produced a large number
of secondary metabolites that demonstrate an excessively wide spectrum of
biological activity. The main chemical components of cannabis, delta-9
tetrahydrocannabinol (delta9-THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), are what give it its
therapeutic effects. In summary, Cannabis sativa is a well-researched plant with
therapeutic potential. With an eye toward the sociolegal context and perspectives
for future research, this seeks to update the state of the art knowledge and evidence
of using cannabis and its derivatives.


Granny

 

Here's another one that's similar in style to the one above, only it is focused on THC and the scientists involved, some of whom are mentioned in the abstract, and more history. Everyone who uses cannabis should be familiar with the names in this review.

MEDICAL CANNABIS SATIVA (MARIJUANA OR DRUG TYPE): THE STORY OF DISCOVERY OF Δ9-TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (THC). (India) (full – 2023)
https://www.journalijisr.com/sites/default/files/issues-pdf/IJISRR-1167.pdf

This review paper highlights about the story of the discovery of Psychoactive constituent, Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) isolated, purified and identified from the Cannabis sativa (Marijuana or Drug type). Medical Cannabis sativa is also commonly known as marijuana, Bhang, Ganja, and Charas, which are still banned in India as An illicit drug. Sales and cultivation of Medical Cannabis (marijuana type) are still illegal in India. According to Ayuverda in India, the medicinal properties of Cannabis was well documented more than 3,000 years ago. This was the first Indian evidence to support the medicinal value of Cannabis plants. Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica are widely found in the Himalayan mountain regions and other parts of India, China, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal. However, the chemistry of biomolecules responsible for narcotic activity of Cannabis was unknown till 19th century.
This has created a wide interest of many scientists to study Cannabis and its compounds. The official discovery of Cannabidiol (CBD) in 1963 and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in 1964 isolated from Cannabis sativa at Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science is commonly attributed to Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, known as the Godfather of Cannabis Science. Professor Raphael Mechoulam was active in Cannabinoids research work at the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem in Israel. He died at the age of 92 on 9th March 2023, and his outstanding contribution in the field of Cannabis research work is very much appreciated. Finally, the contribution of Dr. Roger Adams and the Nobel laureate Dr. Alexander Robertus Todd, Robert Sidney Cahn and Frantisek Santavy and Roger G. Pertwee towards the Cannabinoids research work were also deserved mentioning. Finally, the Cannabis medicines, Sativex (Nabiximols), Epidiolex and Dronabinol are available in the market and used by Doctors prescriptions.
This review paper is written in the Memory of Professor Raphael Mechoulam and Dedicated as a token of respect for his outstanding contribution in the field of Cannabis Science Research.

And there is a nice photo of wild cannabis plants.

Granny