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Cannabis, more commonly called marijuana, refers to the several varieties of Cannabis sativa , or Indian hemp plant, that contains the psychoactive drug delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabis-related disorders refer to problems associated wi...
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Marijuana (marihuana), Cannabis sativa L. , also known as Indian hemp, is a member of the Cannabaceae or hemp family, thought to have originated in the mountainous districts of India, north of the Himalayan mountains. The herb was referred to as "...
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Marijuana and its medically active components, called cannabinoids, are used in cancer therapy to reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapeutic medications. This drug, however, is considered an illegal substance in the United States.
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Marijuana (marihuana) Cannabis sativa L. , also known as Indian hemp, is a member of the Cannabaceae or hemp family, thought to have originated in the mountainous districts of India, north of the Himalayan mountains.
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Marijuana is prepared from the leaves and flowering tops of Cannabis sativa , the hemp plant, which contains a number of pharmacologically active principles, called cannabinoids.
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Marijuana is a dried mixture of the leaves and flowers of Cannabis sativa , or hemp plant. Slang words for marijuana include "pot," "weed," "grass," and "dope." The term "cannabis" refers to different psychoactive preparations of the plant, includ...
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