Wonder or evil?: Multifaceted health hazards and health benefits of Cannabis sativa and its phytochemicals
Cannabis sativa, widely known as ‘Marijuana’ poses a dilemma for being a blend of both good and bad medicinal effects. The historical use of Cannabis for both medicinal and recreational purposes suggests it to be a friendly plant. However, whether the misuse of Cannabis and the cannabinoids derived...
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oai:doaj.org-article:db3b2a0f4ee34895872a9503ee9f0a682021-11-20T04:56:59ZWonder or evil?: Multifaceted health hazards and health benefits of Cannabis sativa and its phytochemicals1319-562X10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.08.036https://doaj.org/article/db3b2a0f4ee34895872a9503ee9f0a682021-12-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X2100721Xhttps://doaj.org/toc/1319-562XCannabis sativa, widely known as ‘Marijuana’ poses a dilemma for being a blend of both good and bad medicinal effects. The historical use of Cannabis for both medicinal and recreational purposes suggests it to be a friendly plant. However, whether the misuse of Cannabis and the cannabinoids derived from it can hamper normal body physiology is a focus of ongoing research. On the one hand, there is enough evidence to suggest that misuse of marijuana can cause deleterious effects on various organs like the lungs, immune system, cardiovascular system, etc. and also influence fertility and cause teratogenic effects. However, on the other hand, marijuana has been found to offer a magical cure for anorexia, chronic pain, muscle spasticity, nausea, and disturbed sleep. Indeed, most recently, the United Nations has given its verdict in favour of Cannabis declaring it as a non-dangerous narcotic. This review provides insights into the various health effects of Cannabis and its specialized metabolites and indicates how wise steps can be taken to promote good use and prevent misuse of the metabolites derived from this plant.Shivika DattaPraveen C. RamamurthyUttpal AnandSimranjeet SinghAmritpal SinghDaljeet Singh DhanjalVaishali DhakaSanjay KumarDhriti KapoorSamapika NandyManoj KumarEapen P. KoshyAbhijit DeyJarosław ProćkówJoginder SinghElsevierarticleCannabis sativaTetrahydrocannabinolCannabinoidsPsychoactiveMedical marijuanaPhytochemicalsBiology (General)QH301-705.5ENSaudi Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol 28, Iss 12, Pp 7290-7313 (2021) |
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Cannabis sativa, widely known as ‘Marijuana’ poses a dilemma for being a blend of both good and bad medicinal effects. The historical use of Cannabis for both medicinal and recreational purposes suggests it to be a friendly plant. However, whether the misuse of Cannabis and the cannabinoids derived from it can hamper normal body physiology is a focus of ongoing research. On the one hand, there is enough evidence to suggest that misuse of marijuana can cause deleterious effects on various organs like the lungs, immune system, cardiovascular system, etc. and also influence fertility and cause teratogenic effects. However, on the other hand, marijuana has been found to offer a magical cure for anorexia, chronic pain, muscle spasticity, nausea, and disturbed sleep. Indeed, most recently, the United Nations has given its verdict in favour of Cannabis declaring it as a non-dangerous narcotic. This review provides insights into the various health effects of Cannabis and its specialized metabolites and indicates how wise steps can be taken to promote good use and prevent misuse of the metabolites derived from this plant. |
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Shivika Datta Praveen C. Ramamurthy Uttpal Anand Simranjeet Singh Amritpal Singh Daljeet Singh Dhanjal Vaishali Dhaka Sanjay Kumar Dhriti Kapoor Samapika Nandy Manoj Kumar Eapen P. Koshy Abhijit Dey Jarosław Proćków Joginder Singh |
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Shivika Datta Praveen C. Ramamurthy Uttpal Anand Simranjeet Singh Amritpal Singh Daljeet Singh Dhanjal Vaishali Dhaka Sanjay Kumar Dhriti Kapoor Samapika Nandy Manoj Kumar Eapen P. Koshy Abhijit Dey Jarosław Proćków Joginder Singh |
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Wonder or evil?: Multifaceted health hazards and health benefits of Cannabis sativa and its phytochemicals |
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Wonder or evil?: Multifaceted health hazards and health benefits of Cannabis sativa and its phytochemicals |
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Wonder or evil?: Multifaceted health hazards and health benefits of Cannabis sativa and its phytochemicals |
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Wonder or evil?: Multifaceted health hazards and health benefits of Cannabis sativa and its phytochemicals |
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Wonder or evil?: Multifaceted health hazards and health benefits of Cannabis sativa and its phytochemicals |
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wonder or evil?: multifaceted health hazards and health benefits of cannabis sativa and its phytochemicals |
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