Cannabis sativa

Cannabis sativa is an annual herbaceous plant in the Cannabis genus, a species of the Cannabaceae family. People have cultivated Cannabis sativa throughout recorded history as a source of industrial fibre, seed oil, food, recreation, religious and spiritual moods, and medicine. Each part of the plant is harvested differently, depending on the purpose of its use. The species was first classified by Carl Linnaeus in 1753.

Common uses

Its seeds are chiefly used to make hempseed oil which can be used for cooking, lamps, lacquers, or paints. They can also be used as caged-bird feed, as they provide a moderate source of nutrients for most birds. The flowers (and to a lesser extent the leaves, stems, and seeds) contain psychoactive chemical compounds known as cannabinoids that are consumed for recreational, medicinal, and spiritual purposes. When so used, preparations of flowers (marijuana) and leaves and preparations derived from resinous extract (e.g.hashish) are consumed by smoking, vaporizing and oral ingestion. Historically, tinctures, teas, and ointments have also been common preparations. In traditional medicine of India in particular C. sativa has been used as hallucinogenic, hypnotic, sedative, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory agent.

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A lot of hemp sold in Oregon is actually high-potency pot, state study finds

The Oregonian 21 Mar 2025
Hemp and cannabis represent different types of the same species, Cannabis sativa ... Regulators also analyzed pesticide contamination, a longstanding challenge for states that oversee regulated cannabis markets.

More THC in medical marijuana? How the Georgia Senate has reshaped cannabis regulations

The Augusta Chronicle 19 Mar 2025
Senate Bill 220, also known as "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," expands access to medical cannabis ... Hemp is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant that is cultivated specifically for industrial and commercial purposes.

Opposition voices concern over Health Minister's cannabis foodstuff ban

Independent online (SA) 19 Mar 2025
The notice specifies that the prohibition applies to any part of the plant or component of cannabis, including sativa, indica, ruderalis, hemp seed oil, or powder derivatives from the various species or subspecies.

Is marijuana legal in Florida? No, but federal loophole offers an alternative.

Pensacola News Journal 18 Mar 2025
Yes, and no ... Alex Andrade sponsored HB 555 earlier in February, a bill that would allow anyone with a medical marijuana card to grow up to two cannabis plants in their home for personal use ... Marijuana and hemp are both types of cannabis sativa plants.

High Spirits: Cannabis Meets St. Patrick’s Day

East Bay Times 17 Mar 2025
Paddy’s Day celebrations? Enter cannabis—a modern and increasingly popular way to elevate your holiday experience ... Offer a variety of cannabis strains to fit your guests’ preferences, from energizing sativas to relaxing indicas ... Cannabis . ... Cannabis ..

NDLEA Intercepts US, Saudi, Poland, Italy-bound Cocaine, Opioid Shipments in Prayer Beads, Others

This Day 17 Mar 2025
... Chinaza Nwogu (aka Young Money) was arrested with 274 grammes of heroin, 141 grammes of methamphetamine, 2.931 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa, 4 grammes of cocaine and N753,015 monetary exhibit.

Health department explains edibles prohibition notice, aims to regulate products in cannabis industry

Independent online (SA) 13 Mar 2025
... hemp genus, Cannabis sativa L ... ruderalis, or hemp seed oil or powder from any component derived from the genus Cannabis sativa L and various species or sub-species in the genus Cannabis sativa L.

Science confirms it: Some cannabis terpenes could provide powerful pain relief

Interesting Engineering 13 Mar 2025
According to new research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences, certain terpenes found in Cannabis sativa could be effective for treating chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and post-surgical discomfort— without the high.

Holi 2025: Can bhang increase lung cancer risk? Doctor explains health hazards of popular Holi drink

Hindustan Times 13 Mar 2025
In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr Mahavir Modi, pulmonologist and sleep specialist, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune said, “Bhang is prepared using the leaves and flowers of the cannabis sativa plant and is ...

Can too much bhang trigger a heart attack? Here\u2019s what you need to know

Indian Express 13 Mar 2025
Bhang is derived from the cannabis sativa plant and impacts the heart in several ways .

Cannabis terpenes offer potential new way to treat fibromyalgia pain

Science Daily 12 Mar 2025
A recently completed study found that certain terpenes in Cannabis sativa are effective at relieving post-surgical and fibromyalgia pain in preclinical models ... .

DLEA-G Lays Foundation Stone to Construct Correction, Rehabilitation Centre for Victims of Substance Abuse

Foroyaa 12 Mar 2025
By Nelson Manneh ... In the wake of the surge in drug abuse among the country’s youth, Mr ... “Cannabis Sativa continues to be the most abused drug in the Gambia due mainly to its availability and relatively low cost ... Sanyang said ... Mr ... ....

NCS Seizes N279.5m Worthof Contraband in Ogun

This Day 07 Mar 2025
Nigeria . 60 minutes ago ... 6,625 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 1,057 parcels of cannabis sativa in coconut sizes, 159 parcels of cannabis sativa in bread sizes, 2,074 parcels cannabis sativa in book sizes and 75 sacks of cannabis sativa ... .

NCS Seizes N279.5m Worth of Contraband in Ogun

This Day 07 Mar 2025
Nigeria . 3 hours ago ... 6,625 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 1,057 parcels of cannabis sativa in coconut sizes, 159 parcels of cannabis sativa in bread sizes, 2,074 parcels cannabis sativa in book sizes and 75 sacks of cannabis sativa ... .

Hemp mistaken for marijuana sparks lawsuit against Madison County Sheriff's Office

Jackson Sun 06 Mar 2025
TBI classifies hemp with a less than 0.3% concentration as "Cannabis sativa," which is legal in Tennessee, while marijuana products with a greater concentration of 0.3% remain illegal.
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